4x4country

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1. # of residents in LTC

   4x4country replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric

   i work in a subacute rehab unit- at this point of time i have 33 (needy) res. i have to do everything. medpass, tx, charting, prns chart in 3 places, fax, new admits, orders,------basically everything, I have picc line, atb hanging, trachs (7), gtub...

2. Meal Intakes on MAR

   4x4country replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   we keep them in the mar at my current job. HATE IT!! last job the cna's had a kiosk so they charted it in there. that was a lot easier. wish we had a BM Book.

3. whats wrong with clamping the PICC??

   4x4country replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   we clamp! if it does not have one we were told by pharmamerica pharmacy to add a extenstion. had a inservice on this two weeks ago. Also we were told to flush all ports with minimal 10 mL flush. The pharmacy has per-filled syringes for this. It is in...

4. Writing times on bubble packed med cards?

   4x4country posted a topic in Geriatric

   Question ---- can you write on a card of medication? At my old job, we had bubble packed meds in a LTC. Each shift had their own way to ID each med cards they were to give on that shift. First shift had their own personal number system on the left ha...

5. Nursing not good enough for him??

   4x4country replied to lightninggale's topic in General Students

   First off congrats on finding your niche and passion for a career. His career needs to be something HE loves with all the passion in the world. If not he will turn to hate his job--- trickling down to how he would interact with his patients and perfo...

6. starting own business??? sewing or diesel?

   4x4country posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   gals- i need some advice! -----LONG----- i have always wanted to start my own some business- sell stuff on ebay-- make money on the side type other then nursing. Fiance parents own a catering business that is very popular, but want my own thing. I am...

7. New LPN job--right move?

   4x4country replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks everyone. New job- yea it is close to capital of the state, so there are a lot of signon bonus in that area. This is over one year with attendence maintain within attendence policy. So figured, I can do anything for a yr right, trying to st...

8. New LPN job--right move?

   4x4country replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric

   well i live in the country but close to the highway. So my old job is 18 miles away --on the opposite side of the next city but through town and the stop lights It takes me about 40 minutes. I always leave 40- 45min to leave myself enough time( day ...

9. New LPN job--right move?

   4x4country posted a topic in Geriatric

   new lpn job--right move? permalink long------ i just accepted a new lpn job. i am a new grad. i have been a cna for 5 years. last job was 4 years. started orientation as a lpn at old job but was applying at other places. i :redpinkhe my old job, :re...

10. Lvn Have To Deal W/ Maggots????

    4x4country replied to prenurstudent's topic in LPN/LVN

    never learned about it or evem heard of maggot therapy. interested in reading about it. Going to have to goggle it. LOL Never seen one on a patient/resident in a nursng home on any wound. Seen major wounds, deep tunnels, etc. NO maggots. It would be ...

11. What qualities of scrubs to you look for???

    4x4country replied to michtiu_888's topic in Uniform/Gear

    print design: anything - no theme or anything yet style:cherokee pants tall workwear unisex drawstring cargo fit: long- i want to try the cherokee tall flare leg- but the waist measurements appear smaller so i am afraid to order them color: any bra...

12. Need Advice sooo depressed!!

    4x4country replied to LilQueen CMA's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Never give up but do slow down. Some people can handle a full class load and manage a family and a job. Others can't. It sounds has if you are taking on to much for YOU to handle. I think maybe if you take a one or two classes at a time this might h...

13. New LPN job--right move?

    4x4country posted a topic in New Nurse

    LONG------ I just accepted a new LPN job. I am a new grad. I have been a CNA for 5 years. Last job was 4 years. Started orientation as a LPN at old job but was applying at other places. I :redpinkhe my old job, :redbeathe 99.9% of my co-workers (a f...

14. Another stupid question..Do you know the answer?

    4x4country replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    i dont see how calling the pharmacy or looking the drug up in a drug guide CLEARIFYS a order??? The only person or material that can clearify a order is....... THE DOCTOR WHO WROTE IT. Not a pharmacist (sp) or a drug guide. Has she never looked in a ...

15. Artificial Fingernails and Direct Care Staff

    4x4country replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric

    moot point .... thats funny. :)