kckris

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1. Polypharmacy-When is it too much??

   kckris replied to psychgeribuff's topic in Geriatric

   I've always wondered why I'm giving statins to 95-100 yo residents. And multi vitamins.

2. nursing home- nights 7p-7a. What to expect?

   kckris replied to aviaa's topic in Geriatric

   All but one hall are long term. I'm definitely not super woman. I guess I've just done it so long that I have a good system in place. I also have fantastic CNA"s and my other nurses are very capable as well. We all work together for the good of our r...

3. nursing home- nights 7p-7a. What to expect?

   kckris replied to aviaa's topic in Geriatric

   I'm an LPN on night shift and I always have 47-50 residents. I am also the charge nurse for the entire building (198 residents). I have 2-3 aides depending on scheduling. I do a morning med pass, change out all GT supplies. Treatments. Charting. And...

4. I just got hired at a LTC any advice?

   kckris replied to newnurse_12's topic in LPN/LVN

   Always listen to your CNA's. They know your residents the best.

5. Was hired for my first LPN job, today!!!

   kckris replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congratulations!