Hopeslayer

Hopeslayer

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  1. Tips For Writing Nurses Notes

    Hopeslayer replied to Encephala's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have always charted what my head to toe assessment was, plus what they did, and any new orders, plus any other info that is pertinent to that patient. Something like. PT alert and oriented x 3. 0...

  2. I might be in trouble. I will not use restraints, care planned or not.

    Hopeslayer replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find that rather strange. Why would a facility shy away from using PRN meds for pain and anxiety? Especially those small doses.(Except for the IM

  3. LPN progams?

    Hopeslayer replied to pokey730's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There is a 10 month LPN program up in Taunton at Bristol-Plymouth Reg Tech HS. And also one down in Bourne at Upper Cape Cod Reg Tech HS. Those two plus Fall River are the closet to you I

  4. CNA to LPN

    Hopeslayer replied to Knorremeisje's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    An experienced CNA cannot function anywhere near the same as a LPN in any

  5. On the other side of the bed pan.....

    Hopeslayer replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think I know exactly what hospital your in. I feel sorry for you. I won't go into my experiance there as a student, but here is one small example as a pt. The 1st thing i remember hearing when...

  6. Bunch of Questions for LTC LPN's.. Help I'm new!

    Hopeslayer replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My typical shift (11-7) goes like this: 11pm Narc count, get the cart keys. Take report, either verbal or taped (Depending how 3-11 went) I always go thru the MAR before I start the...

  7. nursing career and back issues

    Hopeslayer replied to rosie94's topic in Nursing Career

    I suffered a career ending back injury in the USMC. I made it thru 5 years as a CNA, and nursing school. I know what its like to have constant back pain, kinda like a swarm of bees that never quite go...

  8. Any LPN's work the night shift right away? I have ?'s for you

    Hopeslayer replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Feel free to come take my night

  9. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    Hopeslayer replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmmm...things i wish i could say. I guess there are many, but here is one topic: Dear co-workers, Why do you sit there at the nurses stations complaining about how much work you have to do, and how...

  10. scrubs

    Hopeslayer replied to timdmb's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I recently purchased two sets of scrubs from aviatorscrubs.com, and I love them. I will definately buy some more when I "phase out" my next set of old

  11. Nurse to Resident ratio

    Hopeslayer replied to 4everlearning's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, that is way to much for any one nurse. The facility i work at has 3 floors, sub-acute (35 beds), altzheimers (50beds), and long term(40 beds). I have worked primarily the 11-7 shift since...

  12. When staff accuse resident's of being racist?

    Hopeslayer replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The best thing to do for all concerned is to arrange the assignments so the staff member you mentioned will not be assigned to that resident. Then hopefully, all will be

  13. D I S C R I Mi Nation

    Hopeslayer replied to Maxs's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I was on the maternity roation, I spent maybe 1 hour on the floor. I was denied any time with the mothers and performed one infant assessment. But, it turned out well as i got to spend alot of...

  14. Interesting facts and observations.

    Hopeslayer replied to Ekklesia's topic in Male Nursing Students

  15. What is your job?

    Hopeslayer replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a SNF on the sub-acute/rehab unit. I work 11-7 and the average number of PT's are about 30 any given week. I pass meds, do assessments, many prn's clinical referals and discharge paperwork,...

  16. LPN Starting Salary

    Hopeslayer replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    AS a new grad I make $19.55 an hour in a LTC facility on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Working 3rd shift I also get a $3/hr

  17. CNAs are very disrespectful to LVN, that is me..

    Hopeslayer replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a CNA for 5 years and now I have been an LPN for a few months. The best way to deal with any of your co-workers is with strict professionalism until you get to know them. It took me a few weeks...

  18. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

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

    Sub-acute/Rehab

  19. What was your hourly wage at your first job as a new grad?

    Hopeslayer replied to DelanaRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started 2 months ago at 19.55/hr in a small nursing

  20. Nurse to resident ratio?

    Hopeslayer replied to ejsmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been licensed for 2 months, and I work in LTC on a sub-acute unit on 11-7. The floor has anywhere from 30 to 36 PTs depending on the day. Since I work nights I am the only nurse on the unit. I...

  21. 11-7 and hating it....

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

    Well, about 1 week later and I have totally adjusted to the new shift. The irony beast has raised it's ugly head however. I have made it well known that I "dislike" 11-7, so, I am on 7-3's and 3-11's...

  22. 11-7 and hating it....

    Hopeslayer posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Having just recieved my license and got put on 11-7. I'm having a really hard time adjusting to those hours. Anyone have any advice? Mostly having problems sleeping, haven't had more than 4 or 5 hours...

  23. Med ? on NCLEX

    Hopeslayer replied to Tooln's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't get any pharm at

  24. LPN Male???

    Hopeslayer replied to Taxminia0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am 35, was a CNA for 5 years. Today i received my LPN license. Go for it young

  25. Rocky Griffin LPN

    Hopeslayer replied to Rocky_LPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    GRATS!!! :balloons: :balloons: