Nursewendy2000

Latest Activity

1. Considering just taking boards and be a LPN...does that make me a failure?

   Nursewendy2000 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN/LVN

   FaithGurl, your post really touched me. Reading between the lines it sounds like there's some fear involved...Afraid of disappointing people, afraid of RN responsibility. C'mon girl... Your "FaithGurl" not "Feargurl"!!! Don't be afraid of trying to ...

2. RN vs LPN

   Nursewendy2000 replied to Melpomene's topic in LTC Directors

   I agree. Not sure why this thread is titled RN vs LPN... Being bullied in the workplace sounds more appropriate. Personally, I admire the nurses I work with that are not only dedicated to their patients, but have a sense of loyalty to their coworker...

3. What should I bring with me on my first day in LTC?

   Nursewendy2000 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric

   Also, a maxi pad or a poise pad ... lunch is sometimes "ify" depending on how many orders you have to pull...

4. Pay Rates??

   Nursewendy2000 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Geriatric

   $20+ LTC in S.C. apparently, I'm a cheap date

5. POLL LTC Nurses... please answer

   Nursewendy2000 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric

   The hottest trend in our country: "Doing less with more". It's permeated health care and it shows.

6. New RN, thinking of accepting LTC job

   Nursewendy2000 replied to wintersetmom's topic in Geriatric

   When I was in nursing school, I wasn't exactly sure what field I wanted to get into... I did say that I was sure I didn't want to work in a "nursing home" (though most are now called health centers or rehabs). Joke was on me. As it turned out, that's...

7. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

   Nursewendy2000 replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC Directors

   Had my patient's med sent to another facility...yep, it happens. I try to get the meds reordered the first day it's permitted. That said, if the cupboard is bare I'll do what I have to... Borrowing isn't stealing if the med is replaced. Let me add th...

8. Confused out of control dementia pts

   Nursewendy2000 replied to martymoose's topic in Medications

   My doctor came in for rounds and I looked him in the eyes and said, "you need to write an Ativan script for mrs. Dementia patient OR me... I'll accept either" ... He wrote it (for her, not me lol)

9. Confused out of control dementia pts

   Nursewendy2000 replied to martymoose's topic in Medications

   Wow! I'd love a copy of that Thorazine ad for my medroom...