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    Staff to patient ratios?

    kiszi replied to cbr600's topic in General Nursing

    11-7 shift: 1 LPN, 2-3 CNA's, up to 40 residents 7-3 and 3-11: 2 LPNs, 3-4 CNAs, same # of res. 7-3, when fully staffed, has it made: the above numbers, plus 3 restorative aides for the whole...
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    What Is A Shift Like?

    kiszi replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Meds, routine aerosols, prn pain meds, chart check, file, double-check new orders, accu-checks, calibrate glucometers, Skin treatments, Tube feeds and flushes, change O2 tubing and concentrators...
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    Put off by LTC

    kiszi replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    please don't give up on ltc!! there are better facilities out there. where i work, disappearing aides is not tolerated. in fact, last night two of my aides were ticked cause they thought the third...
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    I need a J.O.B

    kiszi replied to WinksRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The statement that you will call back in one or two weeks should be on your cover letter, not your resume. It doesn't hurt to let them know that you are available for an interview, either. I think...
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    ohio board of nursing/pearsonvue

    kiszi replied to chrissiejh's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The BON may also be waiting to receive your certificate of completion from your college. Some schools seem to take longer than others.. It took about 3 weeks for me to get my ATT. Good luck on...
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    Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    kiszi replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the ltc i work in is fairly well-staffed. the largest unit has 40 beds, and there are always 2 nurses with 3-4 cna's on days & evenings. i work the night shift, so i have all 40 beds. i almost...
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    Night Shift for DUMMIES

    kiszi replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on 11-7 as a nurse for a month now, but I worked nights for years in a factory. All the advice on here is excellent---I'd like to add a couple thiings, too. I always have a big bottle of...
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    Is night shift right for me?

    kiszi replied to PACU queen's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for 2 years in a factory, and am just about to start my first LPN job on nights. I can tell you from experience that if you look out for your 2 main needs of sleep and food, it can...
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    want to ask something

    kiszi replied to saitox's topic in General Nursing

    I do try to ensure that my tattoos are covered for interviews--- just to avoid creating any subconscious neg. reaction. I really only have one that I even have to worry about (ankle) which is easily...
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    Feeling so drained from the job search..

    kiszi posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I got my LPN license a little over a month ago and started out applying to hospitals even before I was licensed.. I only got ONE interview, which went ok, but they declined to hire me because I...
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    How do you stop bad habits?

    kiszi replied to loriannlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I quit after over 5 years. The fact that you WANT to quit is the first step. I know you can do it!! Everyone's advice is great... take it all to heart and experiment to find out which method works...
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    NOTHING can prepare you for it..

    kiszi posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...for the WAITING, that is. I remember thinking, there's no way I'm going to pay for quick results when I can see results for free on my BON's website (Ohio) within a few days. That was before I took...
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    NOTHING can prepare you for it..

    kiszi replied to kiszi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much all!!! :roll :redbeathe :w00t: To those about to test or still waiting for results....... hang in there!!! For a while there, in the days leading up to NCLEX and after, I...
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    What are "Quick Results"?

    kiszi replied to kemerick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can access quick results through www.pearsonvue.com within 48 hours, if your state allows it. You have to click the "sign in" link first & sign in with the username & password that came...
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    Sad, sad case today

    kiszi replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    PIH - Pregnancy Induced Hypertension I too learned in my OB rotation that when things go bad, they go BAD.. also that baby deaths seem to come in groups. My first day in L/D, there were three...
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    You Might Be A Nursing Student If......

    kiszi replied to SNBran's topic in Nursing Humor

    You love to watch "Trauma - Life in the ER" -- during dinner You've learned the value of a good breakfast firsthand Lunch, however, is typically a granola bar & Diet Coke snuck out of your pack...
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    Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    kiszi replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student nurse (3 more weeks!) and thought the OP was great!! I don't take offense...I know I'll be the new grad writing a book in the chart, running around trying to see stuff and do...
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    Too Soon to Apply?

    kiszi posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been monitoring local hospital Web sites for LPN job postings and noticed a new posting today at my first choice hospital, for a unit I'd really like to work on. The issue is that I won't...
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    Too Soon to Apply?

    kiszi replied to kiszi's topic in Nursing Career

    lol ~~ I know, I know.... I guess I'm just gun-shy. :behindpc:
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    lpn-rn

    kiszi replied to magster11's topic in Ohio Nursing

    ^^ Hey, magster. I'll be finishing LPN school next month, and I've done A LOT of research into LPN-RN programs in Ohio and online. I want to encourage you to get on that waiting list for RN school...
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    LPN IV Certification

    kiszi replied to nurse crider's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I too live in the Cleveland area and was wondering the same thing. I can't believe they don't train LPN's to do IV therapy in school now!! :angryfire I'm not an LPN yet, but will be taking boards...
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    anyone near Zanesville Ohio?

    kiszi replied to AmyD_RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    ^^^lol I grew up in Zanesville. Lived there 18 years, but left for Northeast Ohio six years ago. I never felt like there were many job opportunities there at all. That was among the many reasons I...
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    you might be from ohio if:

    kiszi replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    soooo true!!! I was born & raised in Southern Ohio (Zanesville), & moved to the Akron area about 6 years ago. One of the first things a lot of people asked me (and still do!) is WHERE are you...