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  1. missing narcs

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the posts. Whats weird is we have never counted the sheets since I've been there and I even found a narc over a year old without a sheet! We keep track of the current meds, but not the...

  2. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

    Medsport replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can relate cardiacnurse. I work PRN at a nursing home and when the census is nearly full (around 35 patients for your hall), it is all you can do to pass your meds and do most of your treatments and...

  3. missing narcs

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Not me personally, but all of the nurses working there may be tested. I don't know, maybe not as I did'nt hear anything today. If they decide to do the drug test and wait until the first of the week...

  4. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    Medsport replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think the main problem at my facility is too many patients for one nurse and always being in a hurry as there is no way meds can be given to all of them within the "one hour" that is on the...

  5. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    Medsport replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah. This place is only assisted living and the med error sheet is only 1 page. Assuming I'm the one who made the mistake"s", I would'nt mind filling out the form and getting a write-up or whatever....

  6. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    Medsport replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I have a dilemma for you guys. What if you discovered several med errors after the fact? Say you were doing the change-over and found that a narc that was given to a resident BID for over a year was...

  7. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Medsport replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    can I ask what part of Ohio that is? There are a couple home health positions in the paper in my area, but they are part-time and only pay about $16/hour. I have'nt been applying anywhere lately as I...

  8. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Medsport replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would like to know too. I almost had an interview for a nursing home for a va place in Sandusky, but could never get a hold of the lady to set it up. I heard there was one up in MI, but not sure...

  9. med error?

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For information purposes only say during count there is one too many meds of one kind and one short of another for the same resident that the nurse passed pills to the night before. The nurse could...

  10. med error?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok, lets say it was yourself that made the error, but nobody else really knows (ex. maybe the person you counted off with) and the patient showed no ill effects. Would you still report it? btw, say...

  11. relocate or file?

    Medsport posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have some good news and bad news. I recently got a raise and a bonus at work for being there a year. Its usually an easy job and I like it most of the time. Problem is there are basically no...

  12. relocate or file?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Any idea what agencies do travel nursing? I had talked to a lady down in florida a few months ago that was trying to find me a position, but I'm not I think it was more of a staffing agency. I don't...

  13. relocate or file?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, well actually 3. The first one was for CAD and that was is paid off and I had'nt done that kind of work since 1998. I got my accounting license while delivering pizza. At that time I was making...

  14. relocate or file?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    My lifestyle choices? 99% of my debt was on necessities while going to school twice and were for living expenses and groceries mostly. I have nothing new as far as furniture, clothing, ect. Heck I've...

  15. relocate or file?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice chloecatr, but I'm not sure how accurate your information is? I might check that link out, but it looks like he wants money for his advice like everyone else. I know the lawyers...

  16. relocate or file?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what your saying. I know you don't "need" a new car every few years, but I like to have one as its my only real vise as I don't have any of the "toys" most people have such as...

  17. Getting started with Excelsior College

    Medsport replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    I just heard that Ohio is not going to except excelsior or online degrees after this year. I was still kind of thinking of doing the online degree, but not if this is going to be the

  18. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Medsport replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    dang, sounds like some awesome benefits. where is this at if I may

  19. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Medsport replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tell me about it, I only make about 14 at an assisted living center. There are a few nursing homes that might pay 15-16 in the area, but that's about

  20. Applying to California DOC LVN/MTA

    Medsport replied to Lorra_D's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd like to hear how it turns out for you Lorra. Its probably not realistic to try to get a job out there if you don't know anyone or don't have much cash, correct? I'm stuck at a low paying job in NW...

  21. dating at work?

    Medsport posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey guys, just wondering what you think about dating a co-worker? I started talking to a cute aide a couple months ago. She is single and has a couple kids (one of them is handicapped), while I'm...

  22. dating at work?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's an idea, but the thing is I don't really like dogs as pets. I'm more of a cat person. I get along with dogs, just would'nt want to have to take care of one, especially when I work 13 hour...

  23. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Medsport replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you know if they hire LPN's

  24. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Medsport replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's pretty good, I was only making 14.50 when I was working at the county jail in NW Ohio, but it was very stressful as it is a large

  25. Fairly new lpn grad has interview with VA what to do and expect need help so nervous

    Medsport replied to 89**11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't comment on your questions as I'm in a very similar boat. I've also been working in assisted living on the night shift for about 10 months, like the job but the pay stinks. I also applied a VA...