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  1. Should I become an LPN!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to LJeweliaLim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the record, being a LPN is nothing like being a CNA. Sure, we can do all of the things CNA's do but they're two totally different levels of healthcare. You may want to "interview" LPN's to get a...

  2. Showers in nursing home

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A call to the D.O.N. will get you the info you need. Simply ask what their policy is on showers then proceed to tell him/her what your father is saying. Let them investigate. If he's not getting...

  3. PROBATION LICENSE

    bluegeegoo2 replied to nurse-alot's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Repeat

  4. PROBATION LICENSE

    bluegeegoo2 replied to nurse-alot's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know about schools in Louisiana, but all nursing bridge programs that I've looked into require an unencumbered license to be considered for acceptance into the program. You're best bet is to...

  5. Whats your current pay n it is ltc snf rehab etc

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

    South-western

  6. Gross Things Patients Do

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have seen some pretty questionable activity by patients, but this one got me. It also got me wondering: What other disgusting things do patients do? I had a patient with a large pannus riddled with...

  7. Full Code patients in Long term care

    bluegeegoo2 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they are a code, you code no matter what. The only time you don't code is if they have a OOHDNR or the RP is there and says not to. Then you document the RP's statements

  8. Awful, Horrible Facility (Rant)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First of all, congrats on graduating! Keep in mind not all facilities are awful. As with any line of work, you'll find good employers and bad. I just happened to pick a bad one this time. I have...

  9. Awful, Horrible Facility (Rant)

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my current facility, QMA's work as nurses. They do FBS checks and draw/admin. insulin, take off orders, call/text the MD for orders, do tx's, etc. The only "nurse things" they don't do is asses and...

  10. Awful, Horrible Facility (Rant)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Already have. I'm just waiting for my start

  11. Unit Manager Role?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to shmajo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you don't already have a folder/binder for new orders, create one for the floor nurses to put the copies in for you to follow up to ensure orders were transcribed correctly, faxed to pharmacy,...

  12. Whats your current pay n it is ltc snf rehab etc

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

    Indiana, $25/hr plus $1.00 nights plus $3.50 weekends.

  13. Is money everything?

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

    Speaking for myself, after 10 years in LTC it is absolutely about the money. Why? Because of how LTC is generally set up. Minimum staff, maximum responsibility. When I was a new nurse, I'd show up to...

  14. So long, farewell, adieu

    bluegeegoo2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel we work(ed) in the same building. In fact, as I was reading your post, I had to remind myself we live in different states so it couldn't possibly be... Anyway, the best of luck to you and I...

  15. Gross Things Patients Do

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    After reading some of these, I shudder to think what people do when we're NOT

  16. Glutton for Punishment?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Can I get that on a T-shirt,

  17. You've Got To Be Kidding Me

    bluegeegoo2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To quote the great Bob Dylan: "The Times They are

  18. Inconsiderate Co-workers/Shift Change

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was wondering if any of you have had this problem and what you did to address it: When I come in to work I make it a point to arrive 10-15 min early to count off and get report. For whatever reason,...

  19. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I'm actually off today. I just thought I'd come up to see what it's like to take a

  20. Urine Strips

    bluegeegoo2 replied to punkdmm's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My facility uses them, but no control checks are done. We use them to test for leukocytes and nitrites only. If the sample is positive for either, it is packaged for lab pickup for further

  21. Time Limit/UnderStaffing

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Shasta630's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First and foremost, it's a 2 hr window to pass meds: 1 hr before and 1 hr after they are due. Second, what shift do you work? A 0800 med pass is a far cry different than a 2000 med pass. All of the...

  22. LTC nurse manager burnout? Midlife crisis? Psychosis??!!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Cxy13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I, too, am dealing with very similar feelings/emotions. I'm not a nurse manager, but a staff nurse in LTC. I recently became so stressed out (burned out) that I have made the decision to actively...

  23. Looking to re-enter the field via LTC

    bluegeegoo2 replied to frappuccino1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have decided to leave after watching the focus of resident care move way down on the list of priorities in favor of making more money. There is less floor staff, higher acuity, more documentation...

  24. Looking to re-enter the field via LTC

    bluegeegoo2 replied to frappuccino1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So am I. I'm in the late planning stages of my exit strategy. Countdown to execution: 2 months. :) That aside, OP, if you can possibly work nights for awhile that could help you brush up on skills and...

  25. Best Nursing School Stethoscope?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to NurseAsh723's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The best stethoscope is the one you can hear out of. (I'm not trying to be funny or snarky, I'm serious.) I currently use (and have for several years) a $4, disposable one that I can hear every little...