*Pepper*

*Pepper*

Member

  • Content

    37

  • Visitors

    2,469

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by *Pepper*

  1. LTC Documentation Newbie

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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

  2. What IS nursing informatics?

    *Pepper* replied to sugarsweet21612's topic in Nursing Informatics

    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...

  3. When is it time to quit?

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  4. When is it time to quit?

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Careful! I might come back to Taxachusetts just to work for you! Eat some fried clams for me!:nuke: If only I was a

  5. Med Pass

    *Pepper* replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  6. 1st job - Med Nurse

    *Pepper* replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  7. Pornographic movies

    *Pepper* replied to Mrs. M.'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We used to have a guy who watched 'Girls Gone Wild' ads every --early morning--....at least we knew where to find the aides

  8. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  9. LTC Documentation Newbie

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  10. Sending Patients to the Hospital

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  11. Sending Patients to the Hospital

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for the useful advice. I am implementing many of your suggestions! My residents thank

  12. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  13. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Men in Nursing

    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!

  14. Florida LPN Courses

    *Pepper* replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in Florida Nursing

    You might want to go to the FLBON and check out the historical NCLEX pass rates for the schools you are considering. Just a thought. Good

  15. nclex failure

    *Pepper* replied to qt2168's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  16. Thinking of switching from acute care to LTC

    *Pepper* replied to talka1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You might also consider hospice nursing. As a RN you could do independant Case Management as part of a service team, get to know the patient, family, and significant

  17. Independant Home Health Lpn/pvn

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Home Health

    There is no forum for independant Home Health but I would like to ask if anyone is doing this, to provide start up ideas. How do you like independant LPN work? How busy are you? How do you find...

  18. comfort/companion doula service?

    *Pepper* replied to dpw's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Would there be a need to be licensed as a HHA agency to provide this type of service. I expect it would be smart to have liability insurance.

  19. That First Job

    *Pepper* posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Opportunities for the type of nursing I want to do are not open to me as a new LPN graduate as most slots require 12 months clinical experience. I did not like my hospital rotations as RNs seemed to...

  20. That First Job

    *Pepper* replied to *Pepper*'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, thanks so much for your two replies. I especially like the idea of patients sensing you not being happy. I was up ALL NIGHT thinking and looking at Home Health on the computer so I think that is...

  21. Nclex Pn Help!

    *Pepper* replied to Delilah_21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please allow me to comment, from my experience. First, the process of dealing with the Exam Center was not as stressful as I thought. Sure they fingerprinted you and took your picture, but the staff...

  22. Personal Hand Skin Care

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As taught, I religiously wash my hands going in and coming out of residents rooms. Also when changing gloves. I didn't mind going to sleep with wrinkled fingers, but this morning I awoke with them! I...

  23. CNA Staff Motivators

    *Pepper* posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What would motivate you and help improve customer service? I'll start with two suggestions; Happy Smile Awards: gift certificates to McD's given out by mgt supervisors to any CNA they see being...

  24. Well I am headed to Texas baby!!

    *Pepper* replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Addison, TX is

  25. Supposed to start classes next term

    *Pepper* replied to randaz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hmmm...customer service or nursing. I do not think anyone can tell you what is right for you, although information about programs are helpful. I have worked, and enjoyed both. Alot of the attributes...