Todd SPN

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  1. Need advice quickly

    Todd SPN replied to Late Bloomer's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, at your age, if you have the chance to do the ADN program do it vs going LVN first then going on. BTW, I advise any age to do the ADN program if possible. I went into a LPN program at 50...

  2. nurse not giving her meds.. should she be fired?

    Todd SPN replied to cant_not's topic in General Nursing

    When I was an NAC, I saw something similar. I called and talked with the Hospice nurse saying I was concerned the pt wasn't getting the pain med needed and why I thought that. She came out and without...

  3. Need suggestions for needed change

    Todd SPN replied to paulamac's topic in General Nursing

    How about getting into doing

  4. ADVICE: 42 yr old Male: Nursing

    Todd SPN replied to ksgomez's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for over 2 years working LTC. Right after taking my NCLEX, I was at my facility visiting a friend of mine who was a male nurse. The DON walked up, I was introduced and was offered...

  5. New LPN Burn&Crash

    Todd SPN replied to marie4's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sounds normal to me. Experience can only be obtained with time. Just think of it for what it is, a learning experience. Don't worry about what others say. Do your best and you know you gave an honest...

  6. Nursing Homes

    Todd SPN replied to powerpooch's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From my experience in the job and from what my parents went through, I would say most likely a NH. Assisted living are for those who need relatively little assistance. Typically they may only get one...

  7. Anyone suffer with Carpal Tunnel ?

    Todd SPN replied to Annor's topic in General Nursing

    Had dx years ago. Had my own 1 person biz so could not take off from work. Someone told me to try vit B complex with B12. Sold the biz and have been on vit since. It really does make a diff....

  8. Performance Evaluations

    Todd SPN replied to lewwilann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On the 90 day reviews for CNAs I'm usually pretty picky as they need to know where the are lacking. If they are really good at some aspect of the job I certainly praise them for it. On the yearly, I...

  9. Day & Evening Shift at LTC

    Todd SPN replied to Chicklet2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like evenings for a couple of different reasons. For the latter half, the bosses are gone. Like the pay differencial. Dislike having to deal with the faxes that come in between 4-5pm and I'm the...

  10. Is it absolutly neccasry to swap out the needle after I draw it?

    Todd SPN replied to bjware's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I hate injections so I like them to be as painless as possible. Especially on children. One of the first IMs I did was rocephin. I drew up the lido, put it in the AB shook it up then drew...

  11. Low beds, falls and incident reports...

    Todd SPN replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I printed out a few of the responses to this thread and gave them to the two MDS people. One, who has been at the facility for 15 years says it is company policy that rails be considered restraints,...

  12. No smoking policy

    Todd SPN replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I did clinicals at had a no smoking policy on the grounds or in your car. You would see smokers across the street lighting up. My state is talking about no smoking in bars. As someone...

  13. Low beds, falls and incident reports...

    Todd SPN replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility is restraint free, so we are unable to use any kind of rails. I have had res ask for a rail for their own protection and some like them to have something to grab on to when trying to get...

  14. Fired for emergency room visit

    Todd SPN replied to BCzito's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Being of the baby boomer generation myself, I can understand some of what your dad is feeling. Every generation is subject to a different type of schooling and life experiences. I'll bet he hasn't...

  15. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    Todd SPN replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lately, I feel like that statement is true. I'm giving some serious thought to applying for the facility bus driver job. There is only a 2 dollar per hour difference in the rate of pay. Besides taking...

  16. med admin mistake...confused...

    Todd SPN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I have a resident that gets 130 units of lantus q hs. Takes two

  17. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    Todd SPN replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    LPN, 2002 Chevy Tracker

  18. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    Todd SPN replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'd like to have 3 just like him. Who says good help is hard to

  19. I made a med error

    Todd SPN replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How unfortunate. In my facility, when we get an admission two nurses must sign off on admitting med orders. After your seeing your post I'm going to suggest the same policy for discharge residents. As...

  20. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    Todd SPN replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, if I had my BSN and was working for your wages I would be upset. I made that much plus $1 differential as a newbie in LTC here on the coast. And I'm talking north of Seattle. Cost of living can't...

  21. Any shoe suggestions for me? Dankso's aren't working...

    Todd SPN replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like my story, sans support hose. I noticed my posture has improved with them and although they said if I had an knee problems it would exasperate it, it has actually been the opposite....

  22. suspended license

    Todd SPN replied to jmb62's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, administrative law is bias and unfair. They are able to make their own rules without having to worry about the Constitution of the US. Many agencies don't even give you a copy of the law(s) they...

  23. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Todd SPN replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have had this happen with both sexes. Generally, I don't care or let it bother me unless they are going out of their way to harass me. I don't have to be their friend and don't care if I am. If it...

  24. Student with a question - what does FES stand for?

    Todd SPN replied to klone's topic in Operating Room

    I guess iron sulfate isn't

  25. How many of you are LPNs vs. RN/BSNs???

    Todd SPN replied to Notanurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    LPN for 1.5 years 53y/o. You're still young. Go ADN if you can swing