Newgurl17 CNA, LPN

Newgurl17 has 8 years experience as a CNA, LPN and specializes in LTC.

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1. Staffing Shortages

   Newgurl17 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   have you considered vaccine clinics or acute

2. Staffing Shortages

   Newgurl17 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   so far, I heard my workplace is giving $10k sign on bonuses (Canadian) to the RNs, but no other bonuses to the other disciplines ? we've also had to fill the gaps with agencies, but let's face it.......

3. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Disaster Preparation

   What was it like for those of you working in close contact with covid positive peoole? Our outbreak started a little after mid Novmeber and finally ended after mid January. In total, almost all the...

4. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Same here! Even something like posting a meme about using gloves stirs the pot! You really can't cure stupid

5. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thanks for sharing your experience. It's interesting to know from other settings. Yes I'm extremely annoyed about things being posted on social media as

6. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Right?? OH absolutely not, I don't believe that half hour video at all! That's why I had to stop watching halfway through. It was just another one of those dumb things that you see on the news, like...

7. COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

   Newgurl17 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I think the obvious answer to the title of this post would personally be no... That's how outbreaks

8. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   Hey everyone, Again, hope you are all doing well. My question today is what has your experience been with caring for people who were diagnosed with COVID? Today, a co-worker sent me a...

9. COVID-19: LTC Advice!

   Newgurl17 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   Hey all... First of all, I am hoping everyone is staying safe and healthy during this nasty pandemic. My questions for today are for all the floor nurses working in LTC.... How are you...

10. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, this resident can remove the seatbelt herself. Also apparently she's had an order for a restraint quite some time ago I was

11. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel like they have? I haven't had to give PRN's to this lady

12. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for your responses! Since I've posted this thread, this lady now uses a wheelchair with a seatbelt and has had some medication changes including removal of one of her antipsychotic...

13. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is just what I heard from the cna's as I was not this lady's primary nurse. The unit is separated into 2 sides so the doors were closed when she fell and I didn't know what had happened until I...

14. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She's in the special care unit, if that counts? I don't think she is being seen by the geri-psych doc. I can't remember is she is but I'm pretty sure she

15. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She's on anti anxiety meds but I can't remember what else she's