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  1. RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    kstec replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a LTC facility and initially wasn't sure how to even ask for a CNA to do something for me. Somehow I don't have any problems now. I always give compliments of a job well done and if...

  2. Disturbing incident in triage .....

    kstec replied to DiannaK's topic in Emergency

    Mental illness is still taboo in this society. A previous comment was in regards to treating a child if had cancer. It makes you wonder if society is truly overmedicating or if just wasn't diagnosed...

  3. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

    kstec replied to fire_fly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work LTC as a LPN and let me tell you we are always short CNA's. I was a CNA years ago and I know what your job includes. CNA's are my eyes and ears for my residents. But my problem is how can...

  4. what to know @ scene of accident

    kstec replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    My first response would be not to perform CPR due to the fact that if there is internal bleeding, this will just antagonize the situation. Correct? I would assume that if an IV were started then...

  5. Disturbing incident in triage .....

    kstec replied to DiannaK's topic in Emergency

    Yes we did therapy with 2 therapists and at home. When he was questioned at 4 as to what he felt and why he behaved this way he had no answers. I was a stay at home mother wiith a wonderful (still...

  6. Most Embarrassing Moments!

    kstec replied to Future_Nurse_Natalie's topic in General Students

    My most embarissing (sp) was when a resident at the nursing home had a coccyx decub and was also losing weight. I went into do a dressing change on her dressing on her coccyx and there was this...

  7. Disturbing incident in triage .....

    kstec replied to DiannaK's topic in Emergency

    Just to give a little personal experience on this subject. I have a son who is now going to be 10. When he first started talking he would repeat and repeat. He had terrible seperation anxiety. He...

  8. what to know @ scene of accident

    kstec replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Just the other night a kid on my son's baseball team got hurt and I hoped and prayed noone would say "Hey, she's a nurse". I would of freaked. I've only been a LPN for a year and no I absolutely...

  9. what to know @ scene of accident

    kstec replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    My question is in regards to this thread is: Don't all RN's come out of school knowing exactly what to do in a traumatic event? I know as a LPN, I don't. I would know the ABC's and CPR and thats...

  10. Oral surgery & dental office sedation

    kstec replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since reading a couple of articles regarding bad things happening to people with sedation, I would make sure that they show you where the crash cart is and that they a something to reverse the effects...

  11. I need opionions

    kstec replied to skye12's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with the prior comment. Guess what? YOU'RE HUMAN. Did anyone get hurt? NO!!! Were you negligent at the expense of your patient? NO!!! Stick to your guns and prove your innocense if not by...

  12. Talk about having your feelings hurt!!

    kstec posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I'd get more experience on the floor. There will always be an ADON position. The fact that they have an LPN (no offense) currently in the position speaks volumes. They need a warm body. Also, think...

  13. MA's please stop letting school practice on you !

    kstec replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my nursing program we used oranges for sub-q and IM injections and a hotdog to make a bleb for ID. Then we used our first experiences on our patients with our instructors close observation. Our...

  14. Talk about having your feelings hurt!!

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    pagendeva2000 You never said anything to offend me. My initial thread started because of what someone else had commented. (see original post). I know that we all have our rolls in healthcare but I...

  15. Talk about having your feelings hurt!!

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To clarify the job of a LPN being a ADON, in regards to my LTC facility. Her job consists of doing CNA hiring, firing, CNA orientation, CNA scheduling, and doing inservices to inform all staff...

  16. Why did you stay an LPN?

    kstec replied to pandafever's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've only been a LPN for one year and I plan on staying one for now. I enjoy both my clinic and LTC jobs. I do find that I encounter way to much LPN vs RN issues. At the present time the idea of...

  17. Talk about having your feelings hurt!!

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    pagendeva2000 This is the thread I was speaking of: The response is in bold and quotations Here is the situation. Tell me what u think. I had some trouble with nclex. Took a few attempts to pass....

  18. How to tell a drug rep to shut up?

    kstec replied to DucatiNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Everyone speaks of prescribing generics only because they are cheaper. Well as the drug reps show us, name brand are more expensive mostly because we get free stuff, free lunches, dinners and pens....

  19. I'm thinking of giving up on the lpn license

    kstec replied to Simon1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The more I read comments on this website the more I'm convinced that some peoples mind go blank at these tests. I've known many people to fail and their intellect blows me away, so that leaves me to...

  20. What would u do?...

    kstec replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was just reading this and yes ZAHRYIA I was offended. I'm obviously and LPN and yes I could handle being a ADON and was offered to work as one but declined due to family life, not because I'm...

  21. What Makes You Feel Burnt Out??? (10 Questions)

    kstec replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    1. In which area of nursing are you working (OB, L&D, ICU, ER, Med/Surg, Peds, Hospice, etc.)? LTC and a clinic 2. Do you work at a hospital? If not, in what type of facility do you work? no, LTC...

  22. Who watches your kids during summer hours?

    kstec replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Because of the previous comment in regards to only bringing home a small amount of money after daycare, I only work prn. I work on the days that my husband is off. He works four 10's and is off 3...

  23. 400 pound diabetic friend in denial

    kstec replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    As nurses we especially know how people damage their bodies and continue to do it even with teaching. But the fact of the matter is the hardest thing anyone can change is a lifestyle change. There...

  24. Nursing shortage by state?

    kstec replied to jsta_grl83's topic in General Nursing

    I'm feeling really special right now.(sarcasm) The article gave LPN's one small paragraph and weren't listed is the rest of the article. It's an RN world and this article makes it as though it will...

  25. Legal?

    kstec replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you mean he just faxes the order to you? If so, yes as far as I know it's legal. A lot of doctors only communicate via the fax. I work LTC and at a clinic and we get a lot of request for orders...