Wow! I had a second interview today for a job in --nursing informatics--. I never even heard of this in nursing school!!! As a fresh LPN sitting on 26 years as a software engineer, this job would...
I share everyones frustrations about med pass, the one hour rule, high acuity in LTC, the push to be fast by those above. I REFUSE to answer the phone in the office during my med pass and REFUSE to...
Congratulations! I have been doing meds for 35 residents, and today I am down to 2.5 hours per pass. The first day was a 6 hour pass. FIRST: Run, do not walk to Amazon and buy the book Mosby's...
I know I am in the right field but am not sure I am on the right bus line. I find myself passing pills, ordering med supplies, and taking phone calls as I can. I hardly have time to do any hands on...
Thanks so much for the information. In clinicals it was all document by exception on computers. Most checks and x's. Reality is now using the trusty black pen, first to note to remember that you...
If anyone has written a book about LTC documentation, I sure would like to buy it! Guidelines, phrases, outlines would also suffice. Late entry guidelines Thanks in
The most critical assessment skill in LTC appears to be responding to either a patient on the floor or a patient feeling sick. I sure would love feedback from experience LPN nurses to help in making...
Oh no, I am sorry I gave you that impression. As I was a CNA for two years, I treat the CNA's tht work with me with the outmost respect. They hardly care what I wear, more how I talk to them and ask...
They do tend to be a bit more expensive than plain/unisex scrubs, but they are heavy-duty/bulletproof and will last a long time. Bulletproof might come in handy!
I hate scrub tops. As a LPN in a LTC, I am looking for something more indicative of my leadership role and professional licensure/training/responsibility. We do not have color guidelines. I also hate...
Stop beating yourself up. First, now the next time you take it, you will know what to expect. The whole atmosphere of the test process is not going to effect you. Right there, alot of junk is off you...