tatgirl

tatgirl

Geriatric and now peds!!!!

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  1. starting wage for lpn

    tatgirl replied to nursespurses's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Virginia. Hospitals in the area only start out new LPNS at $11.50 hr. LTC will start out around 13.00-18.00 depends on your shift though. I make 15.50 hr working 3-11 in LTC> Wendy

  2. Giving report in LTC

    tatgirl replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We too use the census sheet for report. If anything is going on with a particular resident ie antibiotics, falls, etc we pass it on to the next shift. Report for the 25 residents normally takes about...

  3. Job duty question

    tatgirl replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In VA cna's do not d/c foleys, or do bolus feeds that is out of their scope of practice. Wendy

  4. Help with insulin question!! Please!

    tatgirl replied to Navarre's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I too agree. 60 units is way too much to give. If I saw that order, i would be on the phone asap clarifying it with the doc!

  5. Virginia Results?

    tatgirl replied to healer27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my test on a Monday, and got my results the next day after 930 am. I called the bon and put in my soc sec #.

  6. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    tatgirl replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    originally posted by lpn2rnmay2005 for those of us who have already taken boards, please answer a few questions that might help ease the minds of those who are still waiting to test or for results. i...

  7. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

    tatgirl replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC too. We have a 150 bed facilty split into 3 units: Unit 1 51 pts: 2 nurses and 4 CNAS Unit 2 34 pts I nurse, and 3 CNAs Unit 3 56 pts: 2 nurses and 4 CNAS sure wish we could get better...

  8. OMG! Allnurses withdrawal!

    tatgirl replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Lol me toooo. I must be an all nurses junkie. Maybe we should start a support group???? lol...... Wendy LPN and darn proud to be

  9. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    tatgirl replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders, and NCLEX Made Incredibly Easy (for the LPN NCLEX). As soon as I graduated I started studying 2 hrs a day. I alternated both books, and took tons of the practice tests on CD. I took...

  10. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    tatgirl replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sounds like you and I work at the same exact place!! What I do, is when I work days, I wait until they take most of my pts to the dining room, then I park the cart outside, and one by one they get...

  11. Freakin' Out Again.. Nclex Lvn

    tatgirl replied to Steph98's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The 2 books you mention are the 2 I used to study from. I also took the computer tests too. Dont despair! 2 of my friends had to take the NCLEX twice. do you have a study schedule? I studied 2 hrs a...

  12. New Here; Not Feeling Right During Clinicals

    tatgirl replied to ALS SoCal's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you're feeling unsure about something, ask your instructor. They are there to help and guide you through procedures. I felt the same way too. After a while I just started jumping in and doing...

  13. Pic Lines.... Dsg. Changes

    tatgirl replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is 24 hrs after insertion, then q 72 hrs after that. of course if the dressing is wet or starting to peel off, we can change sooner. I work in LTC, and have 4 pts with PICC lines.

  14. Help with gagging!!!

    tatgirl replied to hack_RN's topic in General Nursing

    a little vicks or peppermint oil works wonder for me.

  15. Got Any Tips For Post-op Lap Chole ? Want To Share Your Experience? Any Tips ?

    tatgirl replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I had mine done 3 years ago. surgery was done on a Thursday and back to work on Monday. the only immediate complication I had was vomiting (continous) due to a reaction to the anesthesia. I have to...

  16. Fired AGAIN!! HELP!!

    tatgirl replied to kwagner_51's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You were correct in withholding the insulin, but did you put that on the MAR or just left it blank? Any drug not given needs to be recorded with a circle around it and a reason given, such as BS too...

  17. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    tatgirl replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Here are just a few of pet peeves from nursing school: the student(s) who got in a fight with a instructor over 1 question on an exam, had to be escorted out by security, still allowed to be in school...

  18. I think I know the answer to this...

    tatgirl replied to freckles2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the above postings. I wouldnt touch a blank rx with a 20 foot pole. I have worked too hard to get my nursing license.

  19. Help! How to Study for NCLEX

    tatgirl replied to KL - NP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I swear by Saunders. I just took my NCLEX 2 weeks ago and passed the first time (LPN). I set up a study schedule right after graduation. I studied 2 hrs a day. I also made a list of my strong subjects...

  20. What's In Your Pocket?

    tatgirl replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    lol oh yeah also watch on my wrist stethoscope around my neck

  21. What's In Your Pocket?

    tatgirl replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have scrub tops with 4 pockets. On any given day the contents of pockets are: tape alcohol prep pads 5 black ink pens ( I misplace pens very easily!) bandage scissors penlight highlighter finger...

  22. What do you do if your pt's ride home is doped up?

    tatgirl replied to limabean's topic in General Nursing

    Document, document, and document!

  23. A day in the life of an LPN

    tatgirl replied to Sophie32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sounds like my day luvmy2angels!! Med passes, accuchecks, skin assessments, charting, charting, hanging antibiotics, resolving conflicts between pts!!! I love my job though. I also work in LTC! It's...

  24. Sore Feet!

    tatgirl replied to Meerkat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by Dr Scholl inserts with the arch support! After being on my feet for almost 10 hours a day, my feet dont hurt, and neither does my lower back!

  25. Nursing without the "yukkies".

    tatgirl replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    I personally dont know any nursing area that doesnt deal with some type of human body fluid or substance. You may want to rethink your career path. I knew going in that nursing isnt glamourous or...