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  1. turning pts during sleep?

    onyx77 replied to girlr6RN's topic in General Nursing

    Repositioning is always important to prevent skin breakdown, even if the are up in a wheelchair during the day. Not only for skin breakdown, but for comfort, too! How many times does one change...

  2. Do you take NCLEX exam if you do ADN - BSN program?

    onyx77 replied to student86's topic in General Nursing

    Is your community a theory class or a clinical. I have my ADN and community (theory and clinical) was a requirement for graduation for us. And a verification of graduation is required by WI before you...

  3. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    onyx77 replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Just a couple weeks ago we had a CNA call in late because her uncle was in town (from another country) and they were having a party for him. She said she would be in after the party! Mind you she was...

  4. IJ catheter for Dialysis

    onyx77 replied to kstec's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My community clinical was in dialysis, I know it has been about 6 months now since graduation, but I do remember my mentor telling me that the dialysis catheters were ONLY for dialysis and not for med...

  5. HOLY CRAP! I missed my job interview!

    onyx77 replied to collegegrad08's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy to hear that you got your dream job!!! I had a good feeling when you said that they rescheduled your interview. Good Luck in the new job!

  6. Help me please!

    onyx77 replied to coffeenut2's topic in General Nursing

    Try the Hurst Review Course they have an online review course. I took the live review and we had access to the online review - it was just as good. I HIGHLY reccommend the Hurst review to everyone...

  7. On my own now -- but always forgeting things

    onyx77 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a sheet and system that worked wonders for me in clinicals, but now I am working in LTC and don't even know where to start to even try to get a worksheet together. Does anyone have anything that...

  8. Friends little daughter passed away tonight

    onyx77 replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for yours and your friends' loss. Children are such precious gifts, especially those that stay with us for such a short time. You are all in my prayers. Take care and God Bless....

  9. HOLY CRAP! I missed my job interview!

    onyx77 replied to collegegrad08's topic in General Nursing

    Just be honest and upfront at your interview and let them know that you do have another job offer and would like to know either way in a timely manner. It sounds promising for you especially since...

  10. Confusing Order

    onyx77 replied to chiari_mom's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! That's harsh! Don't we all start at the same point - a NEW

  11. Has anybody got one of the new infection control fob watches or know if there any goo

    onyx77 replied to CYH campaign's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like a watch that is clipped to your top and doesn't have any links so it is easier to wash. After reading the info on the site it looks like the UK is trying to take control over...

  12. LPNs Supervising RNs

    onyx77 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Were I work we have to have an RN on duty at all times. Actually with all of the LTC facilities (my CNA days) there always had to be at least one RN in the building. I know some facilities are...

  13. LPNs Supervising RNs

    onyx77 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.oaklandcc.edu/nursing/Docs/ADN_Nursing.pdf This is the curriculum for the ADN program at the same community college you posted. RNs take alot more classes then LPNs do. RNs at this college...

  14. Move to Wisconsin

    onyx77 replied to barbeldave's topic in International Nursing

    You would need to contact the WI board of nursing to see if you would need anymore training or schooling. I am not sure of the equivelency of the educations. Best of luck in moving to Wisconsin! I'm...

  15. What do you LOVE about LTC/N.H.?

    onyx77 replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How long have you been at your current job? I started my job at a LTC facility about 1 month ago. There are days that make me wonder if I was even meant to be a nurse. There are days that I KNOW this...

  16. Air transport crew lost.....

    onyx77 replied to PageRespiratory!'s topic in General Nursing

    Such a sad story. My heart and prayers go out to all family and friends of those involved. Why does it seems that these stories are in the news more frequently these

  17. Survey: New Grad Pay

    onyx77 replied to palee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not all cities in Wisconsin pay so well! I was offered 22 at a large hospital in Milwaukee. I am making 22.35 in a much smaller town in LTC. Cost of living is higher in Madison than it is my

  18. Crazy things patients say.....

    onyx77 replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing

    The other day I had a resident who wanted her dilantin. She was certain that she didn't get her 0500 dose. I looked in the MAR and in fact she was given it - it was even signed out and the med was...

  19. Nursing school is like pregnancy, the real work starts when the baby is born

    onyx77 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being a mother and a new RN I couldn't have put it better myself. How perfect is this analogy! As I struggling through my now 1 month experience as an RN, I find myself tearing up at the silliest and...

  20. GPN still working after failing NCLEX

    onyx77 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. We were able to take the LPN test halfway through our ADN program. She already had her LPN license and failed the NCLEX-RN and then worked with her LPN

  21. GPN still working after failing NCLEX

    onyx77 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible that she has an LPN lisence? A good friend of mine had her temporary lisence and failed the NCLEX she then continued working just under her LPN instead of

  22. Milk of Mag

    onyx77 replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried mixing it with juice and then thickening it? I usually mix MOM with a little bit of prune juice (I've seen others mix it with OJ) and just thicken it then. It has worked well for me and...

  23. I was threatened by a Nursing Assistant

    onyx77 replied to acetabulum's topic in General Nursing

    If nothing is done about this I would quit. There is NO reason for this type of behavior anywhere, much less at work infront of a patient. This is assualt and should NOT be

  24. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    onyx77 replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I always thought that as long as you are punched in - you get paid. I do not get paid for my 30min lunch break, but we have to punch out for

  25. LTC vs. Hospital Salary for New RN - Help!

    onyx77 replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I live in WI and I was offered only .25 cents more in the hospitals that I applied at compared to the LTC facility that I accepted a job at. I would've had to drive an hour each way to the hospital -...