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  1. med error

    wearyLPN replied to Curlup's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm glad things are going well and that you have the support of your peers. It really helps! Sounds like you are at a good

  2. Any Nursing Agency that hires new RN's w/o experience???

    wearyLPN replied to batjhong's topic in Agency Nurses

    If you LOVE and SEEK stress that will make you cry then pursue this. :) IMO though, this is a recipe for disaster. Sorry. Don't put the cart before the horse, get yourself some experience first. As...

  3. Having a real bad day......

    wearyLPN replied to mamato3's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have been doing agency for almost 3 years now. I can tell you that I could not stand being in a nursing home when I was doing my LPN clinicals. However, It is all I do now and it has really grown on...

  4. med error

    wearyLPN replied to Curlup's topic in Patient Medications

    First, med errors happen, another will come but hopefully not for a long time. You have to put it behind you and get right back to work. You have been an RN for 2 years. One error like this does not...

  5. Why do I seem so SLOW?!

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

    Jim, Got any tips for organizing your day 7-3? I start a new job 7-3 this week, I have always worked 11-7..... I'm SCARED!

  6. Why do I seem so SLOW?!

    wearyLPN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, I am wondering.... In the morning I start my med pass approximately 5AM. Depending where I am I have between 30 and 40 residents who get varied meds, whole or crushed, insulin, FCS etc. I can't...

  7. First Day on the Job!

    wearyLPN replied to Med/SurgLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Med/Surg Congratulations on your excellent first day!!

  8. First Day on the Job!

    wearyLPN replied to Med/SurgLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Correct! You are slave labor for 12-24 months depending on what school you are in. :) Get ready to be a GRUNT! :pumpiron: I am SO glad my 12 months are

  9. Methods for Faster Med Passes

    wearyLPN replied to d.page's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have seen it done both ways. First, I don't think its 'legal' to pre-pour. Secondly, I wonder if it is really any faster. You are taking the time to pour just at a different time. I think it is just...

  10. First Day on the Job!

    wearyLPN replied to Med/SurgLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Its a little spiral bound booklet that contains things like... The normal limit of lab values Your options/locations for inserting an IV s/s of certain common illnesses Some medical definitions and...

  11. First Day on the Job!

    wearyLPN replied to Med/SurgLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work long term care, I know Med/Surg is quite different but I would say for starters... I keep a small bag on my med cart with the following things: A black pen A red pen A green pen A yellow...

  12. Why do I seem so SLOW?!

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

    Thats horrible! Well I no longer feel bad. LOL I think I am doing pretty darn good. It may take me the whole 8 hours but I know I am getting ALL my work completed.

  13. Favorite Nurses?

    wearyLPN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I filled out the online application about 3 months ago. During the initial phone interview I was told to call them back when I had 1 years experience. I received an email not 3 weeks ago offering to...

  14. Why do I seem so SLOW?!

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

    Thanks guys!!! I have always felt that way as well, better to be slower than make mistakes. Thanks for the

  15. Why do I seem so SLOW?!

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

    Thanks Lori!! You got yourself a

  16. Why do I seem so SLOW?!

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

    Thanks. I have been at it about 3 months at this job but there are 6 different assignments and I rarely have the same one in a row. The one with 15 chemsticks M-W-F KILLS me.

  17. Agency experience...

    wearyLPN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hey Everyone, I just started Agency nursing. Previously I only ever worked at one facility as a nurse and it was third shift. I went agency so I could cut back my hours to spend more time with my son...

  18. Agency experience...

    wearyLPN replied to wearyLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thank you!

  19. Agency experience...

    wearyLPN replied to wearyLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I had read about the paper cup issue on here so I did know that. Thank you so much for your reply. It helps to know it will get better. I got a call from my agency and the LTC facility I worked for...