kybreyes54

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1. IV insertion tips, tricks, hints, sites, etc.

   kybreyes54 replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

   I've been told I'm one the best, fast and usually one stick. My tip is when inserting Cath and get flash, I hold the needle in place and I ease the iv cannula into vein so no danger of blowing vein. When in place I remove needle and attach and tape ...

2. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

   kybreyes54 replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric

   I work in LTC skilled 45 bed high acuity unit 2-3 cnas 7p-7a and I have been only nurse but have kma , occasionaly which is doable but far from piece of cake..2 nurses is busy. I think 45 is too much reliability for one nurse and try to avoid if all ...

3. My best orientation mistakes

   kybreyes54 replied to skicoachrn's topic in Humor

   I'm still trying to figure out where you work that gives 6 weeks orintation in LTC Facility??....Where I work, you be good to get 3-4 days to know all and be shown all....But loved the experiences you have had so far..

4. Brookdale and helpful certs

   kybreyes54 replied to Imgointomakeit's topic in LPN/LVN

   Yep..With ya Girl!!..You are so right!!..It's all about the looks and they will tell you anything to get ya in the door then throw ya to the wolves..Just saying..Anyone working there needs to have a good backbone and know their limits.

5. Spencerian students reinstated

   kybreyes54 replied to organichombre's topic in Kentucky

   I work with a Nurse that went to Louisville spencerian. Her and many others are in a lawsuit with the school. The school has been under investigation. Many Hospitals do not reconize the Spencerian degree for RN and can't get hired. They have gone to ...

6. Question for those who work the 11pm-7am shift

   kybreyes54 replied to NewestRN_OnTheBlock's topic in Geriatric

   Hi..I am a LPN and work in LTC on unit of 45. We have 2 nurses a shift most times or Nurse and KMA. Start off, Does your facility know the State Regulations on med pass?.No signing off meds prior giving, no set up prior. I don't see how they can get ...