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  1. LPN just hired for chronic dialysis

    sissib posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was just hired to start work in chronic dialysis facility. I shadowed an RN there this week and I think I will like it but wow it looks overwhelming! I start the 11th and will be precepted by a...

  2. I Hate Dialysis

    sissib replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Glad you enjoy your LTC job. It sounds like a fabulous place to work. CMT's and wound nurses and unit clerks too! And only 10 residents. Majority of LTC is the nurse does it all and have 25-42...

  3. Fresenius or Da Vita new grad

    sissib replied to NewbiesRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Does Fresenius hire LPN's? I would like to work in Dialysis facility. I have 2 years experience in LTC, but prefer more technical work. There is one fairly close to

  4. What happens after med error?

    sissib replied to natrgrrl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just be sure if you make a med error, assess the patient to determine if any adverse effects, notify Dr of error. And above all, if you were not the one who made the error, when completing med error...

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

    sissib replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Surprised to hear NJ does not require NA's to be certified. Most states

  6. Does This Sound Like A Good Ratio?

    sissib replied to mama_bird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please visit this site again in 6 months and let us know how training went, if you got to have that much time in training. I was new LPN, had 7 days orientation with another LPN then I was 3-11 charge...

  7. My hellish day on the skilled floor (pull up a chair)

    sissib replied to kiszi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW you are awesome!!! I can relate, sometimes I just feel like a warm body that will take care of the numbers they put up for state inspections. I to outathere! and I advise you to do the same. Leave...

  8. Nurse fired for calling police

    sissib replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    I know the feeling. I worked LTC and the crap we had to put up with from families. One in particular, his mom was resident, hospice, she was alert but dying, son went behind the desk and got her chart...

  9. Where to live in STL/Barnes?

    sissib replied to scarletallnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Oakville, Mehlville, Arnold areas, just 20 -30 minutes up I55 to get to Barnes, price is more reasonable and the neighborhoods are great for kids and pets. Wentzville is out I64 from...

  10. How to explain to prospective job interviewer why terminated from last job???

    sissib posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was recently terminated from job at LTC facility, I feel the reasoning was personality conflict with me and New DON (her first DON job), she nitpicked to find reasons and I was never "wrote up" for...

  11. nurse aides rules

    sissib replied to reylem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work in LTC, having problems with a CNA, (don't know for sure which one yet but narrowed down to 3) that tied a resident's feeding tube into a knot and opened the pump and kinked it in the...

  12. I am 51 y/o, is it too late? (need honesty)

    sissib replied to wandaeh's topic in General Nursing

    Do it now. I am 55, just completed LPN, have not started work yet but am looking foward to it. I had sluggish start to get back in the study groove, but found another student to study with and that...

  13. How is MO???

    sissib replied to mamamia's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like Springfield is the city for you. From anywhere in springfield, 15 minutes to the rural areas, lakes, rivers, etc. I have lived close to springfield for several years and think it is great....

  14. nurse licensure compact

    sissib replied to greenbird's topic in General Nursing

    I am all for it, I am close to Arkansas and went to lpn school there with lots of clinical contacts, that would be great for

  15. New grad LPN Southwest Mo

    sissib posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, nice to find such an informative site! I am new grad LPN in SW Mo and need to find out pay scales in this area, AVA/Gainesville. Would like to do office work to get a more rounded experience than...

  16. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    sissib replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ya'll Ozark county is home, glad to see this site here to help me through first job after LPN program. Hope we get some more postings