catlvr

catlvr

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  1. # of residents in LTC

    catlvr replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 29 pts (2 tube feedings, 3 foleys, 15 dementia) on the 3-11 shift, with 2 aides. I do the meds, treatments, and charting. I used to float in this facility, but now have a permanant assignment...

  2. Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    catlvr replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at a psych hopsital, we had patients who refused to engage in anthing..until the pet therapists arrived. It was amazing to see how some people responded to the kittens and dogs - and it...

  3. Med Aides - threat to LPN job security?

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I agree 100%. The issue of patient safety seems to go to the wayside with med aidse; while I am sure that a med aide will not intentionally harm a patient any more than I would, the fact is that they...

  4. LPN Wages

    catlvr replied to Tua15395's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have less than one year of experience as an LPN in Philadelphia, and make $22/hr (plus $1/hr for the 3-11 shift). I float between the long term care side of the facility (32 pts) and the rehab side...

  5. BON Legal process

    catlvr replied to RN508's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations, that is wonderful! Here's to a long and gratifying nursing career for you.

  6. Iffy practices at my new job...

    catlvr posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I'm a new nurse at a LTC facility, and am orienting on a floor with 31 pts. I was told by several nurses to watch out for the nurse who is orienting me, that she can be tough. That's fine with...

  7. Iffy practices at my new job...

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all of the replies; I don't have to work on that wing very often, but have made my own cheat sheet so that I have a pretty good idea who gets their meds at what time. If I work like a...

  8. Iffy practices at my new job...

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    what certain things do you want to refuse to do for him? unless it is something totally out of the scope of your practice (having sex with him, smearing his body fluids on you, etc.), just practice...

  9. Iffy practices at my new job...

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Believe me, that was my biggest concern as well. Her point was that he is a DNR (but not DNH - and I was too green to insist that we call the supervisor for instruction, since this nurse has been...

  10. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    catlvr replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks CapeCodMermaid, I have a lot of respect for you! I, too, toilet, pass trays, and anything else to increase the comfort of our patients if the appropriate person isn't there to help. Toileting...

  11. I finally had a good day!

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

    Yeah! That gives me hope that someday I'll have a good day as well. I love to hear other people's triumphs because I am happy for them, and (selfishly) hopeful for myself. Hope that it contines,

  12. New LPN...survived two nights on my own!

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

    Congratulations for getting it all together, and for saying that it eventually will kick in for those of us who are new!

  13. discouraged LPN in LTC

    catlvr replied to Viane1956's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whew, I could have written the OP's post! I am feeling discouraged as well, but after reading that it is acceptable to group meds, I feel a lot better and will do it (with attention to safety, of...

  14. BON Legal process

    catlvr replied to RN508's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi RN508, I don't have any info or advice for you, but I can tell how much you want to be a nurse. I'm glad that cases are judged on a case by case basis, and hope that yours is deemed worthy. Take...

  15. Iffy practices at my new job...

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally understand that it will be impossible and probably annoying to the residents to give them pills every hour if they are scheduled that way; I have worked it out to do two big med passes on my...

  16. Drug error

    catlvr replied to pippi1969's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Pippi, I don't have anything to add to the constructiive information that you have already received, but am sending you good vibes...it sounds like a nightmarish sitaution for you, but I bet that...

  17. Respond if you found a decent niche after hating your first positions

    catlvr replied to Sterlink's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was at a drug recovery house; loved the clients and the work, but the environment was very unsafe and the organization unwilling to follow any recommendations, so I left with many...

  18. placed on unpaid adminstative leave today

    catlvr replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, so glad to hear that things are turning out well for you!

  19. Being fired...long and weepy

    catlvr posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    *Sigh*. I"m 40, and graduated from LPN school eight months ago. I had good grades, did well in clinicals, and passed boards the first time. However, the transition from being a very competent...

  20. Being fired...long and weepy

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

    THanks so much to all who took the time to read and respond. I really appreciate it. I haven't been fired, and don't think anymore that I will be (at least, over this issue!). Our hopsital is...

  21. I am getting terminated tomarrow

    catlvr replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    That's fabulous news, Lisa! They must value you as a nurse since they are willing to work with you to find your best fit; take it a vote of confidence!

  22. placed on unpaid adminstative leave today

    catlvr replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs and best wishes to you. Any decent organization would welcome a nurse with 31 years of experience with only one small blemish. I agree with the others - find out why you are on leave, and fight...

  23. I am getting terminated tomarrow

    catlvr replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have advice, but am sending you good vibes. If they are willing to fire you over these items (that don't even sound like your fault!) without offering you corrective help, then perhaps it...

  24. "Practical" way to ease nursing shortage

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

    Thanks for posting this article, TheCommuter! LPN opportunities in hospitals are scarce here in PA. We can do IVs if we are certified, but cannot hang

  25. common to have a med nurse?

    catlvr replied to jenj1928's topic in Patient Medications

    I am a med nurse (LPN) at a psych hospital. We have 24 pts on the floor, and usually 2 RNs. It works well, since we sit in on shift report and the RN tells us anything that is relevant; and in turn...