catlvr

catlvr

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  1. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    catlvr replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Philadelphia, PA, LPN with 2 years experience, $22 with $1 differential for 3-11 in LTC/subacute facility. Benefits are fair.

  2. Best certification for long term care nursing?

    catlvr posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I'm going to be moving, and thus looking for a new job in about six months. I'd like to have a credential to add to my resume, since the job market that I'm moving to isn't that strong...

  3. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    catlvr replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like most of you, I have a love/hate relationship with LTC: I love the patients, hate the baloney that goes along with the job. I'm fortunate to work with some terrific CNAs, but dread the shifts...

  4. Code Blue in LTC

    catlvr replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At our facility, we run very few codes (thank the gods!). However, I pretty much begged our staff development coordinator to do a drill, since the ones that we ran were so "fly by the skin of our...

  5. Searching for new job with "final warning" on record

    catlvr posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I'm an LPN with 2 years of experience. About four months ago, I did a stupid thing - I covered up a med error for a fellow nurse, and got caught (more on that below, if you are interested). I'm...

  6. Searching for new job with "final warning" on record

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, that is what I was afraid of. My record will be officially cleard after one year, and I am hoping that I can reach that point without any problems. I've spoken with one other nurse about...

  7. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

    catlvr replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first thought was the same as everyone else's: why didn't the other staff clue you in to this policy? If that is the mentality of the facility, I think that I'd be looking for a new position, and...

  8. There's a Mousetrap In My Med Cart

    catlvr replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for this great article. I pass to 29 patients, 2 with Gtubes, some combative several hospice, the usual difficulties. One of of my shift is taken to monitor meals (dinner, since I work...

  9. Great nursing home in Pittsburgh?

    catlvr posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I'm going to move back home to Pittsburgh in the spring, and am trying to figure out some good places to work. I'm an LPN with almost 2 years of experience, one in LTC and one in psych. Since I...

  10. Great nursing home in Pittsburgh?

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks to all for responding. I'm so excited about moving back home! I am not sure that working with kids is for me; I have much more affinity with elders, and genuinely enjoy it, but I"ll keep it in...

  11. Advice for a New Grad in LTC

    catlvr replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Long term care isn't easy, despite what some hospital nurses may say. You will generally have about 20-40 patients, and just figuring out who is who is a challenge! Some things that have really...

  12. North Philly

    catlvr replied to hownic23's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just want to say THANKS for being willing to work with this very difficult population! Addicts need all the help that they can get, and I think that folks get burned out pretty quickly.

  13. lpn test in pennsylvania

    catlvr replied to mrobinson22's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow, you are all lucky! I graduated on Aug 15th, and didn't get my ATI until a month later. Our school insisted that we do our applications thru them, they would not verify our graduation otherwise....

  14. Best scrubs shops in Philly....?

    catlvr replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm a scrub addict, too. Tafford is on 11th btw Chestnut and Walnut; there is another cheapo shop at 11th and Walnut or Chestnut. Central Uniforms has a pretty small collection. Life Uniforms is at...

  15. Do you have dining room duty?

    catlvr replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I have dining room duty on the 3-11 shift. It isn't too bad, unless I get abandoned by the CNAs who are "feeding" residents in their rooms. I've managed to move all of the 5 pm meds to 9 pm,...

  16. Med Aides - threat to LPN job security?

    catlvr posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, I'm contemplating a move to Cleveland from Philadelphia. I've been an LPN for a year, and work in a SNF, floating between the long term care floor and the short term rehab floor. I make...

  17. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

    catlvr replied to systoly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is *that deep* and it really bothers me. The funny thing is that our facility is a Medicare five star; and most of the time, I think that we provide pretty good care, but some of the stuff that...

  18. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

    catlvr replied to systoly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used to float evenings in a facility, and the day nurse always left meds at the bedside. When I started my 5 pm med pass, I had to pick up little bins of meds that were left behind - antibiotics...

  19. med error

    catlvr replied to Curlup's topic in Patient Medications

    Hi Curlup, I think that we've all been there - made an error, beat ourselves up, and have a hard time "getting back on the horse". But you can take comfort in knowing that you did exactly the right...

  20. wrong injection for the patient

    catlvr replied to nursey2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi, so glad to hear that things have improved for you, despite the loss of you cat (that would come close to killing me!) and salary. I hope that you soon get back on your feet and can put this...

  21. LPN's PLEASE READ

    catlvr replied to amykelley317's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I"m sorry to say that I've never heard a good thing about Prism; your experience may be different. There are only a few LPN programs left in the area - Eastern Tech is one, and I've workd with...

  22. New nurse needs help moving to Philly!

    catlvr replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, Philadelphia is a great city! You can find all the answers at www.phillyblog.com. Tons of information!

  23. peg tube placement

    catlvr replied to hunny_pye's topic in Medical-Surgical

    THanks; there's a fair amount of dispute in our facility about where to place the stethoscope to determine placement - we all have a differnt idea! I'd love to find the "definitive" answer, since our...

  24. wrong injection for the patient

    catlvr replied to nursey2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Nursey, I can't say much more that is useful, but am sending you good vibes. I hope that the patient's husband gets over his anger and comes around to a more reasonable point of view - that his...

  25. every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

    catlvr replied to FlowerbuddRN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What kind of logic is this? Whoops, it was a managment decision, and therefore doesn't need to pass the logic test. I'm sorry that you lost your job, and hope that you find one soon. If I was an RN...