lvs2nrs3535

lvs2nrs3535 specializes in Med-Surg, LTC, Rehabiliation Nursing.

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1. Associates or Bachelors?

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to mickjordmoll's topic in ADN/BSN

   We all take the same NCLEX. We all do the same work. We all get paid the same. But as an ADN nursing student? We have to learn the same basics, in a much shorter time span. Its very challenging. (MAN is that an understatement!!!!!:chuckle) A fr...

2. New agency nurse .. is 40 patients normal ?

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to ilostmymuse's topic in Agency

   Unfortunately...I have had that same experience in a couple of the nursing homes I temped in. Having no med tech to do the med pass leaves you with no time to deal with any of your actual nursing responsibilitied, never mind charting! I complained ...

3. working in physician office

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to DBev93's topic in General Nursing

   Im working in a physicians office now as the triage nurse. Make SURE you know what your duties will be. Triage? I sit in an office and answer the phone all day! NOT what I wanted....and they only have one nurse, they use med techs for everything.....

4. mistakes made during your first year...

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to RNmaria's topic in New Nurse

   Those half dose at bedtime insulins are a killer, especially if you are not used to second shift.... always recheck your insulins. Also, my biggest failing? Letting patients or other staff distract me when making a med pass. I beat myself up worse...

5. I was Discharged..and Now my LICENSE is being threatened/Retaliatory Actions HELP!!!!

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Career Support

   Sorry, red spoon patient is a nickname for the patients with swallowing issues..which you have a lot of with strokes and brain injured pts. This pt did NOT have any swallowing issues...I researched it before I went to the doc. Thanks Phoebe... Im do...

6. What I Love About Nursing Is....

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   The ability to make a change in someones life. The satisfaction when a scared elderly woman holds your hand and tells you you are an angel just because you took the time to get her an extra blanket and tuck her in. The times when you coax, cajole, p...

7. Calling HR/NMs?

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Career Support

   I have always gone home from the interview and typed out a thank you letter immediately, and reiterated my interest in the position, and why I would be a good fit... I also called the unit and asked the nurse managers name...you dont have to tell the...

8. I was Discharged..and Now my LICENSE is being threatened/Retaliatory Actions HELP!!!!

   lvs2nrs3535 posted a topic in Career Support

   I worked for 9 months at a rehab facility. Very long story short...Another nurse who was a float stepped into a room where I was feeding a red spoon patient in a supine position, made a 10 second evaluation of the situation, and accused me of unsafe...

9. Health South Rehab Hospital?

   lvs2nrs3535 replied to Mulan's topic in Rehabilitation

   Expect high acuity patients, we got them from the ICU, with trachs, pegs, on precautions of all kinds..IV's of all types with TPN and mediports, picc lines and more... Its a wonderful learning opportunity for a new nurse, because (at least at our fac...

10. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Still hanging in there, the rehab job is working out wonderfully, I find it emotionally satisfying, financially rewarding, and everything I have been looking for in nursing. Personally, I am still battling my personal demons, but I am g...

11. Question

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to CashewLPN's topic in Rehabilitation

    I work evenings, 3-11:30, ratio is 7-9 patients, depending on acuity. Run my butt off from start to finish, but with good planning, it is awesome. Love the job. KristyBRN

12. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Hint, usuallyfollowed by x2 or x3 or x4, days.

13. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt get the chance to browse the whole thread, so sorry if this is a repeat, but ive seen it 3 times, LOLFDNF

14. Charting Bloopers

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to AHarri66's topic in Humor

    I hope nobody laughs at mine, but they probably will, I recently charted something very similar! patient was pleasantly demented, meaning he was sundowning, his dementia was showing, (sometimes he is A & O X3,), but he was a very happy, cooperati...

15. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to chime in again.... I love the reinforcement you get when a patient tells you you are an angel of mercy, and truly means it! I love being able to make a difference in a stroke patients life, (yes he had memory deficits, but physically he w...