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  1. Tb

    ejsmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning to all! Have any of you had positive ppd, neg cxr and treated for TB? Thanks in

  2. About TB

    ejsmom replied to smartynurse's topic in Infectious Disease

    My mantoux was positive, took myself to an ID doctor and are going to be starting Rifampin for 4 months. I'm devasted. I was vaccinated w BCG in my country of origin where TB IS NOT of concern, but...

  3. Tb

    ejsmom replied to ejsmom's topic in General Nursing

    ok so now I'm more confused.... if you were vaccinated and test positive )5mm or more induraton) w/ the antigen how do u really know that u have a latent infection? And also, now you go months being...

  4. Tb

    ejsmom replied to ejsmom's topic in General Nursing

    No. I just had a general question. Our infection control dept informed us that even w/ BCG vaccine pts should be treated for 9mos if they have a positive ppd. I was never aware of this. I was under...

  5. VERY frustrated...

    ejsmom posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey everyone! I work in LTC, pretty good place w/ a good rep. We have a problem family whose loved one has been in the facility for 10 years now. I say "problem" because they are very unrealistic w/...

  6. VERY frustrated...

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

    Thanks to everyone on your great advice! I've charted on every interaction that I have w/ this pt, I also always make sure that there's someone w/ me when I'm performing care. I have not had anymore...

  7. New LPN grad in LTC

    ejsmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone! I got hired *:wink2: * I start next week at a LTC facility 11p-7a. I'm not sure if I'll be doing sub-acute or LTC, that will be decided depending on how my orientation goes. I'm a new...

  8. Talking to MDs

    ejsmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello everyone! I'm a new LPN working LTC for about 4 months now...love it!! I have 10 years experience in Healthcare as a medical assistant and phlebotomist. I'm having a very hard time speaking to...

  9. Lantus given wrong time

    ejsmom replied to bassgirl's topic in Patient Medications

    Lantus was essentially made to be given @ HS b/c it doesn't have a peak time and it is used to level out glucose levels over an extended time period. You did the right thing reporting it

  10. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    ejsmom replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've heard that for the last 10 years and its funny that both the LPN and RN programs around my area have 2 year waiting lists. In jersey, LPNs will most likely not get hired in a hospital and that...

  11. Legal?

    ejsmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello everyone! Is it "legal" to take a med order via fax? There is an MD at my facility that will not under any circumstances give us a telephone order, and we hardly see him for a verbal one. To...

  12. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    ejsmom replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been in your shoes. I didn't come across one nice/decent nurse during my clinicals, so when students come to our facility I leap the extra mile for them. With that being said, I have run into...

  13. Put off by LTC

    ejsmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I decided that the facility where I am is def. not for me. I work 11-7 on a pretty busy floor, trachs, Gtubes, etc. 3-11 leaves me all of their work and 7-3 blames me for everything that they...

  14. Put off by LTC

    ejsmom replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW... thanks everyone. I have two offers on the table that I'm considering...very carefully. Great idea about an exit interview. I have already started to write down a list and can't wait to hand it...

  15. nursing assistants

    ejsmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello to everybody! I am a new nurse working LTC for 3 months, and I find that the aides are very rude. I work nights, but when I cover for someone on the day shift, it is horrible. We have 4-5 aides...

  16. New LPN grad in LTC

    ejsmom replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yes, I'm having fun trying to remember everyone's names!! I got about 1/3 of them though. It's tough b/c we only 4 males~yup, I got those down!! So far I'm loving it and I didn't think that I would...

  17. New LPN grad in LTC

    ejsmom replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you sooo much everyone!! I started today, and I think that it went pretty well. I'll be w/ a mentor for about 3 weeks, 2 of which I do during the day shift so I get the day experience. To be...

  18. Finding a job

    ejsmom posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone! I'm very discouraged and need an uplift. I'm having a tough time finding a job!! I'm a recent LPN grad (passed my boards in August :biggringi ), however I was a MA for 10years in very...

  19. What is a proper orientation period for a new LPN?

    ejsmom replied to alitak's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :roll Funny!! I went to a job interview at a LTC facility and was told "honey, you will either sink or swim, and I do hope that you swim'". The concensus around here is 5 days training. Although some...

  20. Shortage of RNs not LPNS!...

    ejsmom replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain!! I graduated in July and got my license at the end of August. I have over 10 years experience under me as a medical assistant, phlebotomist/ekg certified. I have sent out over 20...

  21. are there opportunities for LPNs/LVNs outside of LTCs?

    ejsmom replied to Finallyy's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there! I must put in my two cents on this one!!:wink2: I was a medical assistant for 10 years~with a college degree. I decided to go back to nursing school for my RN but chose to get a PN license...

  22. Pregnant while in nursing school.

    ejsmom replied to Shannie05's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and congratulations!! I started nursing school part time in Sept 2004 and found out that I was pregnant in January. I still worked full time and continued in school. It was tough and tiring~I...

  23. Nurse to resident ratio?

    ejsmom posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello to all !! I'm sure that this has been asked before but I MUST ask again!! What is the average nurse to resident ratio at a LTC facility including sub-acute? I've been going on job interviews and...

  24. Briarwood

    ejsmom posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello to everyone!! Does anyone know anything about Briarwood care and rehab in Old Bridge? I keep seeing ads for them and recently had an interview. I thought that they were a little to eager to hire...

  25. Briarwood

    ejsmom replied to ejsmom's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks! They seemed very nice and the residents seemed happy, but they pretty much hired me on the spot w/ a great salary. I have 10 years experience as a MA but I just thought that it was too good to...