catslave

catslave

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  1. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    catslave replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not merely a cat person - I am indeed a

  2. In the name of efficiency?

    catslave replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is what I do: Arrive on the unit 15 - 20 minutes prior to shift start and grab a shift report sheet and the LNA assignment sheets. Make out the LNA assignments. Check the bowel book listing who...

  3. Please Help!!!!

    catslave replied to Danusia522's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I use a Littman electronic stethoscope model 3000 with ambient noise reduction and love it. Cost $260 and well worth

  4. Thinking of LTC

    catslave replied to mamamccoy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My Baylor shift works like this - I work 12 hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday and am paid for 32 hours plus any extra time worked on those days. I pick up one 8 hour shift during the week in order to...

  5. Thinking of LTC

    catslave replied to mamamccoy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 12 hour Baylor shifts on the weekend and pick up one day during the week for the benefits. Wish the weekend Baylor was 16 hours for all the reasons stated by njbikernurse. I say go for

  6. im just sick of it!

    catslave replied to mcg1929's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Though 13 patients sounds like a dream to me, the organization or lack thereof sounds nightmarish and ridiculous. Personally, I would not allow another nurse access to my cart especially where...

  7. Insurance

    catslave replied to Jaguar700's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't be without liability coverage. Mine is through National Service Organization. $98 a year well

  8. How Do You Feel About This?

    catslave replied to LTCLVNinCA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would never assume responsibility for 60 residents no matter the shift or CNA to resident ratio. I value my hard earned license. The floor I work employs 3 nurses on the morning and afternoon...

  9. Narc count question

    catslave replied to tybutler74's topic in General Nursing

    I've always counted the cards at the beginning of the shift and the book at the end of the shift, however I always observe both the cards and the book at narc count, making sure the nurse I count with...

  10. really good question

    catslave replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    You could but not something I'd choose to do as my profession is but a fragment of who I am as well as all the reasons stated by previous

  11. Best shoes while on the floor???

    catslave replied to ICURN08's topic in General Nursing

    Though I'd love to be able to wear Crocs and Danskos - I too have fallen arches as well as wide feet. My podiatrist makes removable insoles for me and I find either New Balance or Avia walkers in wide...

  12. How far do you commute to work?

    catslave replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    20 miles one

  13. How often do you wear a set of scrubs

    catslave replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

    For infection control purposes, you need a clean set of scrubs daily. I keep an extra set in my car just in case..... I shop for scrubs online. Though a bit pricey - Sassy Scrubs has some really...

  14. Should I quit?

    catslave replied to lilkimball05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your post could have been mine, having similar experiences spanning 2+ years only as there are no options in my area to suit the shifts I absolutely need without exception - I would give notice after...

  15. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

    catslave replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    SNF/LTC -

  16. Getting out on time?

    catslave replied to njbikernurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear you njbikernurse! On my 7a to 7p shifts I usually can finish up by 7:30 or 8:00 as there is a window between 2:30 and 4:00 to do charting and it's a weekend shift - limited doctors calls,...

  17. Need Help for Flat Feet Pain

    catslave replied to anfe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have flat feet or fallen arches, if you will.... As a child I wore orthopedic shoes - ugly and expensive. I now wear New Balance walking athletic shoes with podiatrist constructed inserts. Hope this...

  18. Pay and jobs in Vermont

    catslave replied to ayndim's topic in General Nursing

    Apartments allowing pets especially dogs could be difficult - at least in southern

  19. Lap buddies, do most LTC facilities still allow them?

    catslave replied to Kay28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use lap buddies - they must be physician ordered, care planned, approved by the POA and removed q2h. Also use seat belts that sound an alarm when unbuckled and can be removed by the resident...

  20. Mixing GT meds

    catslave replied to Mrs. M.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility requires us to administer meds separately with a 5cc flush in

  21. shifts?

    catslave replied to dari98's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LTC facility I work in has one 6 hour shift which runs from 3p to

  22. what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

    catslave replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like working my 12 hour weekend shifts. I do work an 8 hour shift on Monday 7-3 in order to be considered full time with benefits. Would prefer 16 hour weekend shifts if available in order to forgo...

  23. "male" scrub top patterns

    catslave replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    Check out www.sassyscrubs.com for a variety of male scrub patterns. Click on Men's Lodge under fabric selection

  24. "Easy" LPN jobs

    catslave replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hate the stench too. I carry a little bottle of peppermint oil and dab it under my nose. "Easy No stink" LPN jobs - doctor's office - boring - poor pay. Private duty - could stink - depending - Pay...

  25. Cost of LVN/LPN schooling..

    catslave replied to HeartJulz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The PN program I attended in 2004 had a base cost of $11,000 for state residents, not including registration fees, books, transportation, required equipment, uniforms or graduation fees/cap & gown...