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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 advance!!

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 great! No pill passes, no ordering chucks, no wor...

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 patient care as all of that is farmed out to a HHA....

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

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 leave the cart for diddly poop. What worries me is n...

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 Surefire Documentation. This book may save your butt. ...

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

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 scrubs shirts as it makes me remember my 'CNA day...

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 have to document it, and then documenting it. This I...

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 that type of assessment. Please explain 'don't pick...

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

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 them to do stuff. I still remember being told wh...

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! Thanks!

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 luck!

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 shoulders! Remember, the test is not a information...

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 others.

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 clients? How much do you make? What do you end up doing?...

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. Thanks.

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 need to do 45 minutes data entry for every 3 minute...

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 something I am going to pursue. And hospice, .......

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 were friendly and accomodating. As far as review b...

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 am a newbie, so would love to hear what those with...

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 friendly/kind to residents. Attendance Awards: Free (mon...

Addison, TX is great.

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 in CS are used in nursing May I suggest that prior ...