Lexxie

Lexxie LPN

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  1. LTC being affected by the economy?

    Lexxie replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yikes! How do you get your work done being forced to take an hour lunch? There's no way I could have done that at the LTC I worked

  2. Assisted Living

    Lexxie replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked night shift as an Assisted Living Attendant many years ago. The residents are supposed to be pretty self sufficient to be there. I would wake everyone up (only 20 beds) for breakfast, help...

  3. 3 Question for the LPN

    Lexxie replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  4. Losing job due to medical absences

    Lexxie replied to bigdreams08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can you take a leave of absence until you get things under control with your back? Or what about FMLA? Not sure what the requirements are for that, although I think you have to be with your employer...

  5. Should I stay or should I go?

    Lexxie replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This sounds EXACTLY like a facility that I worked Per Diem in. It got to the point that I refused to go there anymore. The staff was burned out from the work load and all they'd ever do is complain...

  6. Interesting article about Nursing home & the number of people the LPN & CNA care for

    Lexxie replied to JoAnnS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Those numbers are typical for a nursing home. As Commuter said, it will get easier with time as you find your groove and what routine works for

  7. Some words of encouragement would be great ;)

    Lexxie replied to CaseyColorado's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can you get your name on a waiting list for the RN program? Then in the meantime, go for your LPN? Have you checked out vo-tech programs for practical nursing? Here, the vo-tech school starts...

  8. Is this neglect

    Lexxie replied to autumnleaf's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Has this resident's doctor been notified? Maybe it's possible to increase the fluid restriction a little bit. At the very least, the doc should be made aware of his

  9. Scared to work :(

    Lexxie replied to Jab08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious - the hospital allows you to come there as an agency nurse, even though you're employed by them? When I did a short stint as an agency nurse, my LTCF (which I was working PT at) would not...

  10. Just how much effort does one need to put in to become lpn?

    Lexxie replied to ashblue8884's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked the equivilant of full time hours (between 2 jobs) while in my LPN program only because I didn't have a choice; I was a single mom at the time. For Level I - I did 18 month evening classes -...

  11. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    It does make you wonder how they get done so fast - if they're giving ALL of the prescribed meds. I mean, it takes 20 mins to give 3 different types of eye drops & 2 different puffers. I was...

  12. older lpn going to be RN

    Lexxie replied to lpnma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If all goes as I hope it does, I'll be 40 when I graduate with my ASN... then a few years experience and my hubby & I will hit the road traveling:yeah: When I'm too tired & burnt out to handle...

  13. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    i left ltc 2 months ago. i loved the residents, talking to them, hearing stories of what their lives were like when they were younger etc.. for the above reasons i won't go back. unfortunately,...

  14. older lpn going to be RN

    Lexxie replied to lpnma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not from the South Shore, but I too am embarqing on the RN route, starting in 10 days! I am hoping to finish in 2 years, but with 3 kids, not sure how feasible that is. I'm going to carry a full...

  15. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    With the sheer number of residents that a med nurse has to administer meds to in LTC, it's no wonder that some nurses do this. Not saying that it's appropriate, mind you, but it obviously happens....

  16. Question about using an Insulin Syringe to measure mls

    Lexxie replied to Twinkles2's topic in Patient Medications

    I was taught that you use Insulin syringes ONLY for insulin. An insulin syringe isn't supposed to be interchangeable with any other type of

  17. Help...Need to choose between Dialysis or Long term care....

    Lexxie replied to Faith25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've never worked Dialysis, but LTC is definitely hectic, pushing meds - tons of 'em - in a short amount of time to as many as 30 residents. But I loved hearing stories of what things were like when...

  18. Teen Depression/Suicide - Inherited?

    Lexxie posted a topic in Psychiatric

    My daughter is currently in counseling because she doesn't know how to deal with her feelings of bisexuality. My son has made comments this past week about wanting to kill himself over a girl....

  19. Teen Depression/Suicide - Inherited?

    Lexxie replied to Lexxie's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for all of the replies. I wanted a fresh perspective and overall viewpoint from others! My daughter has been in counseling since last spring & is doing well, although she still has her...

  20. Error or Not an Error???

    Lexxie replied to ddgypsy's topic in Patient Medications

    Does your facility have a policy about cutting meds in half? I worked at one where they would not allow us to cut meds in

  21. Are Lvn's Allowed To Do Initial Assessments??

    Lexxie replied to Nony's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In LTC though, the RN has to co-sign the initial assessment. At least that's the way it was in the facility I worked

  22. Interview process for CDCR

    Lexxie replied to my2girls_77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yikes! Don't you hate those panel interviews? Even more nerve

  23. Humidity and Infection Control

    Lexxie replied to ChristopherH's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it has more to do with keeping it clean than anything else. We had one once, at the insistence of family members. It was noted on the TAR to be cleaned weekly by 3-11 shift. Guess what?...

  24. Are LVNs having hard time finding jobs?

    Lexxie replied to bectex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had an interview last week at a rehab hospital. I did not get the job d/t "no rehab experience". Otherwise the hospitals in my area do not hire LPNs

  25. Why are ampules stil used?

    Lexxie replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to use a filter needle and then change to a regular needle for the injection. My current employer does not have filter needles. They don't seem concerned about the possibility of minute...