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  1. Mechanical Lift Competency/Training.

    wearyLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had training/competency on a Mechanical lift that was fun? Every year, its the same old thing. Lie down, roll over and up you go! **I'd like to offer management a fun alternative to this...

  2. Mechanical Lift Competency/Training.

    wearyLPN replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't imagine one, that's why I asked. :) I would really like to offer a fun, more imaginative suggestion to work through this required competency this year. I thought asking 969,000 nursing...

  3. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

    wearyLPN replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well done! You have the makings of an excellent nurse, keep it up! You are in NO danger of losing a license you have not obtained yet. NO CHANCE! Don't you sweat that. This situation was a mess and...

  4. Gift for a nurse.

    wearyLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My mother recently had an ablation and wants to send her nurses a gift. What did you enjoy receiving the most? What limitations are there? I think it cannot be expensive and no fresh flowers...am I...

  5. Win CASH! New Year Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    wearyLPN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    CLEAR!!-ly, This guy has got to

  6. Caring for a dear friend at home....

    wearyLPN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have a friend in her 80's that I have known since I was an infant. I am sure at one point she changed my diapers and now it is my turn to return the favor. She is in renal failure and liver failure....

  7. 3-11

    wearyLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a per diem employee, a nurse for 6 years. I pick up 11-7 and 3-11 in LTC. I find that I just cannot get done with all my duties on the 3-11 shift within those hours. How do you get it all done? I...

  8. Miserable at work

    wearyLPN replied to NoahscoopsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing home 11-7 was my first job too. I have worked at several now and they are all different. Lately I have been working 3-11.....i take back anything bad I ever said about

  9. Dr office vs er

    wearyLPN replied to iliketohelp's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The hospital will give you more experience and more money than a doctors office. Don't overlook the nursing

  10. LTC incident, what are your thoughts.

    wearyLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a unit where I was the only nurse, I had 3 CNA and 61 residents all in various stages of Alzheimer's. One night I had an issue with a combative resident. After trying the usual nursing...

  11. LTC incident, what are your thoughts.

    wearyLPN replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the comments. I was asked to write a response to the issue, which I did. I can appreciate the administering the PRN one at a time to figure out which worked, I guess I was coming...

  12. Baylor Plan

    wearyLPN replied to fmugurl19's topic in General Nursing

    If you look on Monster or any Job search website you can search 'Baylor'. They are few and far between but the pay is FANTASTIC! You do work three 12 hour shifts, every weekend, you LIFE may not be...

  13. Who floats first?

    wearyLPN replied to vic_rn's topic in General Nursing

    As we have no travelers, 1.) Per Diem 2.) Scheduled Full-time rotation If there is a per diem nurse available there should not be a need for you to float. I'm per diem, thats why, gimme something...

  14. I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

    wearyLPN replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    He was probably mortified. I do not see you as being harassed in this

  15. Reporting Abuse

    wearyLPN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. Your supervisor handled that most unprofessionally. There is no yelling required. She should have KNOWN about the incident and calmly told you on the phone that it had been...

  16. Are nurses nice to each other?

    wearyLPN replied to melissacarey's topic in General Nursing

    No one likes to hear they did something wrong, but in nursing since doing something wrong can lead to death, sometimes you have to speak up. The response you get depends on how you approach the issue....

  17. What is Board Certification

    wearyLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I graduated in July and passed my NCLEX in August and am now working as an RN. I was wondering.... What is Board Certification and how do I go about working towards it? I cannot pursue my...

  18. What is Board Certification

    wearyLPN replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  19. Last Week of Studying...any tips???

    wearyLPN replied to Missy BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    21 SATA out of 75?! Oh man! I hate those

  20. Failed NCLEX: My Story

    wearyLPN replied to ablnrp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel for you. I know you can do this. My school also uses the ATI, I just got 74 on my comprehensive predictor which is 95% to pass NCLEX. You've got me worried now. 76% is 99-100 so I hope to...

  21. How long should it take to pass meds to 44 to 45 residents

    wearyLPN replied to djsugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel so much better about the time it takes me to pass my meds now. Thanks everyone. :) Gotta say I have never heard of anyone giving ALL the 3-11 meds at the same time. That nurse needs a license...

  22. My NCLEX Experience.......

    wearyLPN replied to Kazza, MSN, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  23. Lets share information and pass this test!!!

    wearyLPN replied to deez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Know your serum drug levels for those meds that can cause toxicity! You want to know normal range and also know basic dosages. Lithium Digoxin Dylantin/phenytoin Vancomycin Phenobarbitol...

  24. How long should it take to pass meds to 44 to 45 residents

    wearyLPN replied to djsugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    realnursealso/LPN, I could NOT AGREE MORE! djsugar, I'm glad to hear you never pre-pour THAT is 100% unacceptable. It sounds to me like we suspected at the beginning....You just have WAY too many...

  25. How long should it take to pass meds to 44 to 45 residents

    wearyLPN replied to djsugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wrote a long reply and then deleted it. My reply is this, GET A NEW JOB! I had a position like that ONCE, there are better jobs out there you just have to look. That is way too many patients for one...