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  1. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please allow me to clarify, ye olde firing squad: CCM, when I said "only" a LPN, it was intended to be sarcastic, and I am perfectly comfortable in my station in life and career. Stanley: I'm NOT...

  2. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No offense, Stanley, but it's attitudes like that that causes LPN's to foster resentments against RN's. We are ALL nurses and all have responsibilities to our residents. We are held accountable for...

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

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you just "know" when someone needs a smile, a hug, or a shoulder, you'll make a great

  4. pass NCLEX first or apply first?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to borntobanurse3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got a job right out of school and worked as an over-paid aide until I passed the NCLEX. It doesn't hurt to

  5. Why are RNs underappreciated, underpaid in LTC?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to TeresaB930's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The better of the 2 evils is the one where you can retain some semblance of sanity. I don't know which one that will be for you, but I can tell you that if money would be the only reason to stay at...

  6. Common meds in LTC?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Levo's! Lots and LOTS of levothyroxin, levoxyl, glipizide, remeron, ativan, phenergan, procrit inj., duragesic patches, lortab (same as vicodin), abilify (used for psychosis, watch BS's as the...

  7. The most an LVN can make hourly

    bluegeegoo2 replied to FreddyGMoney's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Same for S. Indiana. Straight out of school I started at $15.25. Oh! Gee! I'm still

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

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A few weeks ago, I posted in another forum that, "I hate LTC!!". Turns out, the reason for the negative feelings was that I was focusing too much on the negative aspects of my job, and not...

  9. Other Nurses/Other Shifts Not Doing Their Part?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility is not too bad, but then again I don't have anything to compare to. I have worked all 3 shifts and know what each entails. Each shift has it's merits as well as it's drawbacks. However,...

  10. Maybe I am too tough???

    bluegeegoo2 replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have "magic" aides, who can "disappear" at will. It is truly amazing. I'll need a particular aide, and "poof"!!! Gone in a second, only to reappear after the need has passed. We are on a locked...

  11. Stage III and growing...Please help!!!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Update: We have changed the tx to Dankin's solution, wet to dry, and have started the ATB. The wound is looking cleaner with less exudate, and doesn't smell as bad. She is going to be going out to...

  12. Question for all NURSES, ever thought about...

    bluegeegoo2 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And yes, I'll still be a nurse in 10 years. I love being a nurse, but I just need to find my niche. I'll figure out what I need to be doing

  13. Question for all NURSES, ever thought about...

    bluegeegoo2 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am 36 and yes, every day, something comes up that makes me question why on earth I chose this for a living! Mostly because I had this "fairy-tale" idea of what nurses are/do, and because in school...

  14. Giving meds without an order

    bluegeegoo2 replied to momnursewriter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would not have given her a med, either. I always figure that the Dr. has looked over her orders and decided not to continue tx for a reason, until I find out otherwise. Now, I have admin tx's...

  15. Question for all NURSES, ever thought about...

    bluegeegoo2 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, let's see...I work 0530-1800 so I start with the 0600 meds and that runs until 0700. We have med aides (usually) who come in and do meds the remainder of the day (thank God!), so before...

  16. Location of LPN schools

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Jasbla14's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Illinois? I don't know what state you are in, so therefore I can't help. Sorry! Repost with your state and you'll get better

  17. what kind of information do you report to the next shift?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In addition to verbal report, we keep an "alert book" which is nothing more than a binder with a column for pt names, and a column for each shift. 3rd shift hand writes in each pt who has had changes...

  18. Should I transfer to other LVN school? Is this school normal?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to makidesuu's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Find "study buddies" and form a casual study group. I say casual because who wants another commitment in nursing school? Anyway, I had 4 other people that I sat with and we were each others support...

  19. Should I transfer to other LVN school? Is this school normal?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to makidesuu's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We graduated 26/40, and 3 of them came from the previous year. We had a test every Monday, and each class was 5 wks long. Not much room for failure. We also had to maintain a 75% average for each...

  20. what is your facility protocol?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to celestial1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A fair percentage of older folks are OBSESSED with bowel movements. No amount of teaching will shake their convictions there, these are practices that have been in place for decades. That being...

  21. Were You Sure You Failed...????

    bluegeegoo2 replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Mine shut off at 85 and I was absolutely CERTAIN I had failed! I found out the next day I had actually passed! Imagine my

  22. do you isolate patient with infection?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a lady who is oriented to self only and had MRSA in her urine. She was allowed to leave her room d/t her wearing briefs and she was not a "digger". We implemented contact precuations and had...

  23. Insulin Nightmare Well Sort Of

    bluegeegoo2 replied to LPNscottnj's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have 2 stories from each end of the spectrum: The first was a pt of mine who was notorious for having low BS's in the a.m. I took her BS at it was in the 400's. I nearly fainted! Then, another...

  24. Stressed and Depressed Graduate to Be

    bluegeegoo2 replied to shining_star28463's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, do I know how you feel! I graduated July '07 and have been in LTC ever since. I hate it. Really. However, after I gain a year of experience, more doors will open, such as hospice care, (which...

  25. Your specialty

    bluegeegoo2 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work on a 60 bed Alzheimer's/behavior unit. Never a dull moment