deleern

deleern

LTC, MDS Cordnator, Mental Health

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  1. State showed up today.

    deleern replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We expect them any time. SuesquatchRN Don't forget that you can delegate. I have an LPN that is on light duty and she is doing Mock survey on each wing this week. and reporting back to the RN...

  2. State showed up today.

    deleern replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "no fair calling in extra aides. :devil:" Hey I had been short of staff all weekend... but she found two to get our staff up to normal

  3. State showed up today.

    deleern replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last January they entered on a Sunday afternoon, I was down on a wing with a resident that I ended up sending to the hospital. I handed the phone list to a NAR and told them to call at least 2 extra...

  4. Hospital Rejects Birth Plans

    deleern replied to FocusRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw a woman s birth plan once that was .... detailed ... well I am glad I didn't have to be involved. I think some times expectations are too

  5. Still penny pinching

    deleern replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    2003 we decided to get rid of all debt. Debt is expensive as well. We sat down, gathered all our Bills. if it was a monthly bill utilities, phone, heat, cable, that went into one pile, Car payments...

  6. Please help. I'm 50 and want my nursing degree.

    deleern replied to JBaker77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 45 when I went back to college after selling my insurance agency. I worked full time nights as a NAR (for the health benefits) it took me 3 years to do the LPN and RN program I graduated at...

  7. I'm old, no money, depressed..

    deleern replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    sorry,,,, my conection is acting up duplicate

  8. I'm old, no money, depressed..

    deleern replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    don't worry about others have accomplished... this is your reality, focus on your goals. and how you are going to accomplish this. my mantra was "failure is not an option" money is an issure... i...

  9. I'm old, no money, depressed..

    deleern replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    dupicate

  10. to be or not to be

    deleern replied to Libby12's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked Nights full time and did nursing school during the day. it took me 3 years start to finish , to do Lpn and then the RN, No social life, but it is just a little Blip in a life

  11. Do any nurses work "normal" hours??

    deleern replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    I work 10-8hour shifts 8 to 4:30 and one weekend a month. I work as a charge RN in LTC... great

  12. What do you keep in your nursing bag??

    deleern replied to agRN09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Merrywidow46.... I also Carrie numerous references on my PDA, I have a Binder that I have put different reference material. articles that i have colleted, I have my stethoscope, my crystal Lite...

  13. Wearing scrubs to clinicals...

    deleern replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    the OB nurses and ICU nurses where scrubs provided by the hospital. R/T infection control and

  14. Do all states / schools require CNA to train for RN??

    deleern replied to caltripp's topic in General Students

    my Daughter was determined to be a nurse at an early age. she worked in a nursing home at 15 in food service she loved the residents. she paid for the CNA course herself and found her first job...

  15. Baby Boomer 1st Semester Nursing Student Feeling Discouraged

    deleern replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Students

    I was going to enter this in the article contest, but I am not much of a writer. if this can help another older student then this is the place to post it. I sold my insurance agency Dec of 03....

  16. Baby Boomer 1st Semester Nursing Student Feeling Discouraged

    deleern replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Students

    emptynstr....(love the handle) I went back at 45.... I worked full time because I had no choice...(whole other story) I struggled as well. I was the oldest in my class. and you Know what. I didn't...

  17. Siblings working together ? yes or no

    deleern replied to HardTimes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My Daughter Calls me Diane at work... She says that I don't ans to "MOM" and yes I expect more. But they are great to step up I have 4 wings to cover so I am very

  18. Siblings working together ? yes or no

    deleern replied to HardTimes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an RN Charge. in a very rural area. My Daughter works at the same facility as well as my sister. both are LPN's Most of the employees are related in one way or another. It has never been a...

  19. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    deleern replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I Have been following this thread. You know the one thing that must be kept in mind. It is about the residents... Not about you... As the charge nurse I work in any position I am needed. Yes it is...

  20. Have I been beaten

    deleern replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    request

  21. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    deleern replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an RN Charge. I help on the floor all the time. I could bump an LPN or TMA to the Floor but then I am to tied to one Place. I have 4 wings to supervise. I m very mindful of the case Mix on ea...

  22. nursing school is destroying me

    deleern replied to tobrea's topic in General Students

    I was in the same boat. I found a Kaplan Book at a B Dalton Book store. NCLEX RN Strategies for the registered nursing licensing exam. It helps break down the questions and teaches how to take a...

  23. 100k in debt after school!?

    deleern replied to Btran's topic in LPN to RN

    I worked full time and went to went to school full time. I did not qualify for pell grants so used student loans. I graduated from my RN with $23,000. of debt. thank you Community College. I take...

  24. I'm tired, lonely, depressed, and frustrated.

    deleern replied to kenny b's topic in General Students

    it will get better.... I was in your shoes 2 years ago. I worked full time nights and went to school during the day. I graduated and now work full time plus at a LTC. I love it. I just got back from...

  25. Am I Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

    deleern replied to 2BRNagain's topic in General Nursing

    have some one Objective look at your