chavezm1109

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1. Wrong patient. Wrong narcotic.

   chavezm1109 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LTC Directors

   Our supervisor went behind the nurse still looking at the wrong patient and agreed it was missing. The PCP was called to ask if we could apply a new patch. Shift change happens and no patch was reported missing. The doctor called back informing the n...

2. Wrong patient. Wrong narcotic.

   chavezm1109 posted a topic in LTC Directors

   Could a DON please input on something for me? There was a nurse at my facility who thought a 100mcg duragesic patch was missing she checked the wrong patient and ordered another. She left without saying it was "missing" in report. Everyone else in th...

3. LPNs in Jails?

   chavezm1109 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey guys I have an offer for a jail job through a staffing company and I was wondering does anyone have an experience to share about it? I'm currently in LTC and want something else field wise. Thanks!

4. LVN unemployment in CA?

   chavezm1109 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN/LVN

   It would be with my mom so luckily I'm not concerned about that. So California is becoming a mainly RN state?

5. LVN unemployment in CA?

   chavezm1109 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have family down there who I can stay with until I do find something. Are they wanting 1 year + experience in California? I do something's pretty independently j-tube wise and IV wise.

6. question regarding meds

   chavezm1109 replied to katiemisskatie's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have never stayed hours but an hour after my shift yes. Sometimes it is charting. I have 30 residents to myself. No med tech no other nurse. Only 2 CNAs too. It is crazy. Mainly though it's charting or if something happens. Giving report. Taking in...

7. LVN unemployment in CA?

   chavezm1109 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Thinking of moving I was told LVN employment in CA is high? I have 6 months experience in LTC between our SNF and our rehab unit. Idc where I would work. Thinking of San Francisco area. Any ideas?!

8. Discouraged

   chavezm1109 replied to LPN197538's topic in LPN/LVN

   I had a girl I went to nursing school with who made a similar mistake she simply would lie about the experience and after a few years no one would call. I am not sure if this is what you want to hear but I hope it helps!

9. 3rd Day of Orientation and I hate it

   chavezm1109 replied to NursingIsWithinMe's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sometimes it is. I work at a LTC facility and I float between our 4 wings. My first wing LOVE it. The nurse was great at making sure I knew what was up and when I messed up the narc count she was wonderful. On another unit the nurse is ridiculous. Sh...

10. Bad CNA staff, any advice?

    chavezm1109 posted a topic in Geriatric

    First off. I would like to state I was CNA before becoming an LPN. I currently work 3-11 during day shift there there is a nurse 4 CNAs, one med tech, and a restorative aide. During my shift there are 2 CNAs and me. I'm experiencing tons of complaina...

11. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

    chavezm1109 replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric

    I feel exactly the same way. I have been working at a SNF for 3 months. I am a new grad. I enjoyed LTC during clinical but I had a hard time with death and didn't think I could handle it. I originally only took this job bc my husband and I needed the...

12. Time Budgeting.

    chavezm1109 posted a topic in Geriatric

    I am a new grad nurse with my first job in a LTC setting working 2nd shift though I am the only nurse on my hall. I find it soooo hard to go ahead and get meds around when everyone seems to be on Narcs. I know I shouldn't but sometimes I sign them ou...

13. Nurses with Mental Illness: Share Your Self-Care Strategies

    chavezm1109 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Stress 101

    I personally suffer from anorexia/bulimia. I have been in recovery for years but I also have severe anxiety. So if some problems from home follow me to work I do have a panic attack.

14. Sleep Schedule

    chavezm1109 posted a topic in Stress 101

    So I have just gone from a 1st shift job to a second shift one. I need some help. It has messed with my eating and sleeping. I'm going to be on this shift for some time, you have to stay 90 days in a shift before switching. I get home close to midnig...

15. 2013 LPN PAY???

    chavezm1109 replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm in KY as a new grad at 16hr and weekends 20/hr I'm in LTC