NJLPN

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1. OBOY!....did I date myself today!!!!!

   NJLPN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

   We use the silent knight. I really don't like it because I think a big portion of the pill gets stuck on the little plastic bags.

2. Anyone ever take Claricept?????

   NJLPN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   does she mean Concerta?

3. New LPN Burn&Crash

   NJLPN replied to marie4's topic in Activism

   Take a deep breath and relax!! We have all been there. As others have said please take your breaks. you need time during your shift to re-fuel, especially on 12hr shifts. you should definately be getting paid for the time you are working, even if...

4. Just dx'd w/possible DVT

   NJLPN replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

   I unfortunately had a DVT at 23. so as far as I'm concerned age really shouldn't be a factor. Is there a family history?

5. Need Advice ASAP-have been suspended

   NJLPN replied to robinregisterednut's topic in Safety

   We have had many situations like this in our facility. If the pt. is alert,oriented, then we can't remove the phone. They are paying for it. Did you call the MD? If she was in pain she needed adjustments in her medication. Could she have been an...

6. Beware of hand-cranks on hospital beds.....sad.

   NJLPN replied to funnygirl_rn2's topic in General Nursing

   Wow!! That is terrible. Our facility has a few of those beds left. Will be much more carefull from now on.

7. What if you want to take a long trip?

   NJLPN replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

   I say go for it. in three months there will still be a need for nurses. If you leave on good standing maybe you can be rehired when you return. Good luck!! :)

8. Family member RN asked for resignation yesterday

   NJLPN replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think that pretty much excludes LTC.

9. What's the role of the charge RN @nsg. home?

   NJLPN replied to goodgyrl's topic in General Nursing

   in the nursing facility I work at an agency RN would usually be utilized as a med. nurse, not charge. But why would you want to work in a nursing home if you don't wan't to work with alzheimer's patients? There are agency's that staff only hospital...

10. Nursing in Veterinary Setting

    NJLPN replied to Homesteader2B's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen advertisements for LPN's with surgical experience to work in veterinary hospitals in my area in NJ. I have no idea what salary would be like. The position would be veterinary tech. which are more or less nurses for animals. (I worked ...

11. I quit smoking and need advice

    NJLPN replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on taking the first step towards a healthy life. Have you joined quitnet.com? They are very helpfull and supportive. They track your progress on a daily basis when you join, which is encouraging. Get rid of all ashtrays, lighters, match...

12. HIV in LTC

    NJLPN replied to NJLPN's topic in Geriatric

    Thank you all for your replies!! I have decided to voice my concerns to my DON and deal with the conscequences. I don't feel telling the cna's is a HIPPA violation because of their direct care. i also faliled to mention that the pts. hiv status i...

13. HIV in LTC

    NJLPN posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi, I have been lurking here for some time now and have decided to jump in. I am an LPN and work in a sub-acute/ltc facility. I really enjoy my work and very rarely do i ever disagree with my DON on an issue. Except for this...New admit over the w...