catlvr

catlvr

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  1. If you work in a notoriously bad facility, do you get branded as a "bad" nurse?

    catlvr posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I've been an LPN for ten years, and was fortunate to work at a great nursing home for five; moved home to help with family, and cannot find a decent place to work. I have a lot of family...

  2. Lost my head and quit without notice

    catlvr posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did an incredibly foolish and unprofessional thing: I quit without notice. I just couldn't make myself go back to the awful place where I was working (long story behind this, did submit my...

  3. Lost my head and quit without notice

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for all of the advice and support; I really appreciate it. To the best of my knowledge, we don't have a Group One here, but it is a fairly small city where everyone seems to know everyone...

  4. Medication Error

    catlvr replied to emKayLPN's topic in Patient Medications

    Well done! While the goal is to not make a mistake, honesty and analysis are the best path after it is made. We've all doe it, and it will make you a better nurse. And yes, we've all known about...

  5. Advice about sending patients out to ED for a new grad?

    catlvr replied to Cynnie24's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm an LPN but I'll take a stab at this. Start with your assessment; then call the MD, who will make the decision whether or not to transfer. I really like the interact act program INTERACT -...

  6. Failed clinical. Feels like the end of the world...

    catlvr replied to ari1's topic in General Students

    >I realize that you are looking for a specific scenario that is similar to yours, but I have been out of school for a while and don't have one to relate. However, I do think that you were treated...

  7. Just sharing

    catlvr replied to lauriepat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    LauriePat, what you said doesn't sound corny to me; I consider it an honor to spend time with someone in their last hours and to make sure that they are comfortable as they transition to whatever...

  8. Switching from LTC to LTAC?

    catlvr posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I've been an LPN for five years, working in a SNF with a mix of rehab, hospice, and LTC pts. I've got an opportunity to work for an LTAC - and I"m quite excited! Does anyone have any tips for a...

  9. I was fired today (I think??)

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

    Wow, that's a horrible management style. What was the reaction of other people he was standing there with? I envision them mentally updating their resumes, thinking that they would not trust him...

  10. Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    catlvr replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Iceland is my dream; but I'm going to Toronto for a few days in

  11. I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    catlvr replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think that you can paint all LTC facilities with the same brush: some are truly horrific, some are so-so, and some are great. It comes down to the DON. If you are fortunate to work in a...

  12. "She's coming back next week", and my weird reaction...

    catlvr replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NurseCard, I can certainly relate to not wanting to take care of a particular resident; we had one who would flat out tell you that she didn't care if others needed help, she wanted all of your...

  13. I feel i am doing the Lord's work

    catlvr replied to SNB1014's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I, too, am grateful for your inclusive message, and I say that as an agnostic! I don't believe that I am doing god's work simply because I don't believe in god, but I strongly believe that I am doing...

  14. Treating fever with acetaminophen

    catlvr replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient Medications

    I've done so, but so many docs don't want a pt to become "addicted" to narcs or don't want to be perceived as the doc who dopes up their pts. I know a lot of nurses who feel this way as well, so...

  15. Treating fever with acetaminophen

    catlvr replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient Medications

    I, too, think that a little fever is a good thing, as long as they are not uncomfortable (I work in LTC). We have a lot of residents who are one the max daily dose of tylenol for pain management, so...

  16. Got fired for the first time.

    catlvr replied to ambereyes1987's topic in Nursing Career

    AmberEyes, I am so sorry that you lost your job; I am glad that you were honest about your mistakes but I wish that your boss had been more supportive and given you more time orienting. I would put...

  17. Training a new RN

    catlvr posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was assigned to "work with" a new RN in my LTC last week; I'm an LPN. She is almost off of orientation and is moving to the 3-11 shift and they wanted me to show her the routine on two assignments,...

  18. Training a new RN

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in General Nursing

    The new nurse came to me last night (I've been off for five days, huzzah) and hugged me. Said that she appreciated my help and asked me to sign off of her items. I first showed her the IV policies...

  19. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    catlvr replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, I wonder who turned you in or how the pt found out that they were not actually getting the Ativan...you've learned your lesson about honesty and careful documentation, but it sounds as if you have...

  20. Switching from LTC to LTAC?

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Thanks for the info...I've added assessments to my list of stuff to review. Can't wait for this new

  21. Training a new RN

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support. I really don't care about her disrespect - my skin is pretty thick - but I do care passionately about patients and keeping my license. I rarely see our manager (I work second...

  22. What is the first thing you do when you put a fall-risk pt in the bed?

    catlvr replied to Tyris's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oooooh, I'd pay good money for one of those blankets! Where did you get

  23. We really care about our nurses at our wonderful LTC

    catlvr replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Other than the surveys, it is a good idea to hang out in the parking lot at shift change to see how folks look - do they come out of the building laughing and talking to each other, or do they look...

  24. CNA problems

    catlvr replied to ctcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Please come and work at my facility! I'd love to work with a CNA who is willing to learn, work hard, and give good care. I'm a nurse and am weary of the silly divide between nurses and CNAs...we're...

  25. "You've never said you liked nursing." A vent.

    catlvr replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I love love love nursing, but not my facility. There are not many options where I live (almost a monopoly here, and that seldom leads to anything good), so I'm trying to stick it out for a while...