nightwatcher

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1. getting a cardio cath-input? worried

   nightwatcher posted a topic in CCU

   Hi, i'm asking for your input and advice, i just found out i'm getting a cath, have apparent slight blockage of the LAD. i would appreciate your advice, experience and any info please. i'm a little scared. i'm an LPN, so not a whole lot of experienc...

2. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

   nightwatcher replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric

   Glorified aides? oh please, to this i take offense. the responsibilities we LPN's have in the LTC far outweigh the CNA's responsibilities. I work in LTC and have for 6 years now. Our CNA's are very important in our workplace and are greatly appreciat...

3. LTC patient to nurse ratio

   nightwatcher replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a float nurse, i have 20-24 residents with 2 CNA's. i work in western PA and make 16.00/he, have a 4% atendance incentive. been there 3 years. :)

4. Working with lazy nurses

   nightwatcher replied to eflynnlpn's topic in General Nursing

   eflynn, i too have similar problems at times. i just get into my work, do the best job i can and yes, keep on smiling. also i would bluntly address her attitude in front of the DON, like say "im sorry you feel this way that you felt you had to yell a...

5. Decadron uses?

   nightwatcher replied to henrysmom's topic in Hospice

   Another idea i have seen for appeteite and a host of other problems is Marinol, a synthetic marajuana. really helps pain, anorexia and nausea. its worth getting it for many people in this situation.

6. LPN LTC Workloads and too little time

   nightwatcher replied to Silverhawk's topic in LPN/LVN

   Also, if you are in PA, what do you mean "iv push meds" you as an LPN are not allowed to give IV push meds.

7. LPN LTC Workloads and too little time

   nightwatcher replied to Silverhawk's topic in LPN/LVN

   I do know exactly how you feel, as Im sure all LTC nurses do. I have worked in LTC for 5 years now, and I am a float nurse! It sure gets hairy! BUT what i have found really helps is this: first prioritize! I make sure that when i do my first med pass...

8. 40 yr old wanting to be a nurse

   nightwatcher replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania

   I say go for it. From experience! I was 39 when i started and 40 when i graduated. My husband is disabled and we had essentially NO income for the whole year. (still had 2 kids at home) It was rough going, ate alot of noodles! but if it is something ...

9. Looking For Other Pa Nurses!!!!

   nightwatcher replied to Pete495's topic in Pennsylvania

   Is anyone else out there in PA near Mercer County or work in Mercer Co.? Would like to hear from ya! QUOTE=oceanblue]I'm in Pa. too, don't let the name fool ya, "oceanblue" is just wishful thinking. Anyways, I am about 40 minutes away from Pittsburgh...