NurseElaine

NurseElaine has 11 years experience and specializes in Hospice.

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1. LPN to RN - Can't afford it!

   NurseElaine replied to nursesherry's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am in the process of enrolling in school to get my RN. I put it off for many years d/t the cost, but I finally decided that I'm going back and will take out loans to do it. After all it is an investment that will definitely pay off! I tried Excel...

2. my first day off orientation.. vent

   NurseElaine replied to nursiemellie's topic in LPN/LVN

   I will also be starting my first day of orientation this week. I've been around SNFs for a while so I am prepared for just about anything as far as "orientations" go:rolleyes:. I am however, going in with a good attitude and plan to make the best of...

3. Job Hunting in Texas

   NurseElaine replied to NurseElaine's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you all for your quick input!!! I actually went on an interview today and got the job! I'm looking forward to starting w/o the added stress of the meds.And to think ,I was doing all of the above plus the meds.Makes me wonder how I did it all b...

4. Job Hunting in Texas

   NurseElaine posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   After months of waiting, I finally received my endorsement license from the state of Texas ( I moved here from Ca). Anyway, after applying to a few SNFs, I found out that they utilize med aides. Where I am from the LVNs did pretty much everything. ...

5. Wow.

   NurseElaine replied to Indy's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the compliment! Nice to hear that we are appreciated by RNs.

6. Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

   NurseElaine replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   I too have had a nurse as a patient and she was great! Very pleasant, patient, and understanding. We worked 8 hr shifts, so when the nurses made there rounds at the beginning of the shift, we basically went over what her needs would be for the shift...

7. Nursing Home Rehab Units

   NurseElaine replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   I totally agree, it is dangerous to have that many high acuity patients in Geri rehab. I worked on a unit such as this before and to say that it was challenging is really stating it mildly (next to impossible to really give the kind of care that is...

8. Rate Kaiser Permanente as a health plan

   NurseElaine replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Activism

   I'll try to make it short because I could share stories from my own personal experience as well as friends and family members. I/we found the care to be very inappropriate. Did you ever get to see a specialist,and if so how long did you have to wait...

9. Convalescent Hospital turning Psych

   NurseElaine replied to wooosp's topic in Geriatric

   woosp, I worked at a facility in Ca where pretty much the exact same thing happened. These 'newer' patients created major problems in that the other residents and staff members safety became a concern. For some strange reason, it was "difficult" per...

10. Unfair ADON

    NurseElaine replied to sorpy69's topic in General Nursing

    My DON also used to say "If you found it, you fix it" all in the spirit of "teamwork". Just remember to keep the patients safety in mind. I would also bring the errors to the attention of the nurses responsible. Could they have possibly been overl...

11. transfering to Texas...

    NurseElaine replied to lscannonrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently going through a similiar situation. I , too, transferred my license to TX and had to pay the additional fee of $150 d/t a past conviction. I believe that you were initially denied because you didn't reveal the conviction (even it it w...

12. money back from RUE?

    NurseElaine replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Learning

    I have also dealt with RUE in the past and was unsuccessful at cancelling my contract. I finally stopped paying and as a result, my credit has been affected. Because of this past experience, I have been afraid to pursue similiar programs.

13. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

    NurseElaine replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in LPN/LVN

    Only 25 patients? As you can tell from previous posts, that's pretty good! How about 35-40 on AM shift?? If you don't feel comfortable, ask for more orientation, after all it's your license on the line. I always encourage new grads to ask for as much...

14. Long Term Acute Care

    NurseElaine replied to Skwidward's topic in LTAC

    I worked in a SNF which handled Rehab and Sub-Acute. The work there was very challenging!! The demands put on you by the residents, family members, and staff was unbearable most of the time. Our new hires were usally new grads who didn't last beyond...

15. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    NurseElaine replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN/LVN

    I also worked as a CNA for many, many years prior to becoming an LVN. I also worked fulltime while in school. I think that CNAs make WONDERFUL nurses. I have always been a strong advocate for CNAs as they are definitely our eyes and ears on the floor...