vaLPN757

vaLPN757 specializes in Psych, Skilled Nursing.

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1. missing narcs

   vaLPN757 replied to bs63136's topic in LPN/LVN

   Maybe I am misunderstanding, but do the med techs not count their own carts???

2. 2013 LPN PAY???

   vaLPN757 replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN/LVN

   Eastern virginia 22.75/hr with 2.75 shift diff SNF/LTC/assisted living Resource Float Pool 2 years experience

3. State's Here!

   vaLPN757 posted a topic in Geriatric

   State just showed up for annual survey today and everything was GREAT. By great, I mean that there were 5 CNA's on the schedule (I haven't seen that many in all the time I've worked there), everyone was coming out of the woodwork (department heads, e...

4. Top medications used in LTC

   vaLPN757 replied to jkline18's topic in Geriatric

   Insulins, pain Meds, Alzheimer's drugs

5. DNR help?!?!!

   vaLPN757 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in a LTC/skilled rehab and as I was coming in for shift change, one of my patients (who had a DNR in place) was being sent out via 911 to the ER. Apparently during an activity, she became unresponsive, BP 70/50, lethargic, facial droop, etc. ...

6. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

   vaLPN757 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

   Became an LPN at 18, will have my BSN at 23!!

7. Any nurses that don't regret becoming a nurse?

   vaLPN757 replied to LeeLee87's topic in General Nursing

   I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Nursing MEANS something. Not many people can leave work saying, "I helped someone get better today." Not many people can be a part of something this big, this rewarding. I count my blessings every day and am gr...

8. 3-11 shift

   vaLPN757 replied to McBambi's topic in Rehabilitation

9. Difficult CNA's?

   vaLPN757 replied to RN&mom's topic in Relations

   I have similar issues. I work evenings as an LPN at a Skilled/Rehab/LTC facility. I have been a nurse for two years but I am extremely young, younger than any other nurse I have met. I feel as though my age is a large factor is not receiving respect ...

10. A Day In the Life of a LPN

    vaLPN757 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN/LVN

    I work in skilled nursing facility, 3-11 shift. 16.52 with 2.71 shift diff. Come in 30 minutes early (the only way I can leave at a decent time later that night) and make shift assignment/vitals list. Review 24 hour report and wait patiently to coun...

11. Residents leaving facility with scheduled medications

    vaLPN757 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric

    We send the whole card but do a two person count before giving the card to the RP. Then we go over the count with the family and have them sign.

12. Anyone that use ATI help me out?

    vaLPN757 replied to Deuceswild1's topic in General Students

    When I used ATI in nursing school, there were no Ebooks. Not sure if that has changed though... Yes ATI is AWFULLLLL.

13. Disposing of medication rolls with patient names

    vaLPN757 replied to QABSN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here!!! Or we rip off labels and put labels in the shred box on things like bottles.

14. Have you ever really heard a doctor say this?

    vaLPN757 replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hahah!!! This could be possible...

15. How long does it take to answer a call light?

    vaLPN757 replied to rosey200735's topic in CNA/MA

    At my facility, we are supposed to answer lights within 10 minutes. On a 60 bed unit with 2 nurses and 4 aides this can be difficult. Especially when we have "frequent ringers" who turn on their light AGAIN when you have literally just walked out of...