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  1. baylor shifts?

    catslave replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work you must work 32 hours weekly in order to qualify for

  2. baylor shifts?

    catslave replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility where I am employed offers baylor positions to CNAs as

  3. baylor shifts?

    catslave replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work as a full time baylor in the New England area as well. I work Sat and Sun - 7a to 7p and Mon 7a - 3p and am paid for 40 hours and receive the option of full benefits. Hourly base rates are...

  4. need advice on handling a difficult CNA

    catslave replied to PIANISTRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Any vitals signs required regarding medication administration I get myself as well as most routine blood pressures. It is my belief that half of the aides in the facility I work don't know how to take...

  5. How to keep shoes white?!?!

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

    I clean my shoes with Kiwi heavy duty cleaner then use Kiwi leather shoe whitener. Works for

  6. What's your fav general use stethoscope?

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

    I use the Littmann electronic 3000. Truly a good

  7. Anyone use the Littman 3000 electronic stethoscope?

    catslave replied to RN808's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have some hearing loss as well and use my Littmann electronic stethoscope model 3000 exclusively. It hangs on my neck without issue and is the best equipment investment I've made. Luv

  8. Bowel Routine/Protocol

    catslave replied to Scrabbler's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In addition to any scheduled laxatives, our bowel protocol goes as follows: Day 1 - 4 oz of prune juice Day 2 - 2 Tbs of BAP (a puree of bran, apples and prunes) Day 3 - 30 cc of MOM Day 4 - dulcolax...

  9. How are you LPN's getting continuing education hours?

    catslave replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The facility I work in provides the required CE's via mandatory online testing, inservices and annual skills

  10. Charge Nurse already

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

    I was appointed as charge nurse after my orientation fresh out of nursing school and hated every minute of it. About a year later I took a staff position and have found it a much better fit for me...

  11. What a life...

    catslave replied to amanda1229's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is never too soon to have Advance Directives, POA for health and finances in

  12. Too many hours???

    catslave replied to jan7749's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've noticed at my place of employment anyone who is out for more than 6 weeks is either terminated (which is usually the case) or told that their shift and/or unit may or may not be available when...

  13. Piercings!!

    catslave replied to Angel323's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Having had what appears to be the same guage ear piercings before I began nursing school and knowing this would not be acceptabe, I removed my plugs months before beginning school. They shrunk to...

  14. Let's play: What's that word mean?

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

    Krudenberg's chopsticks - A condition occurring after surgical separation of the remaining ulna and radius of a forearm stump after traumatic removal of a lower arm, allowing the ulna and radius to...

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

    catslave replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the faciliey where I work, the only thing I can't do as an LPN is hang blood, administer 1st dose of ABT and

  16. LPN's to work as CNA's

    catslave replied to caroline205's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Occasionally a nurse will work as an aide at her usual nursing wage but it's totally

  17. How many CNA's work

    catslave replied to RNIAM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our Staffing for a census of 72: Days: 3 nurses - 6 LNAs Evenings: 3 nurses - 5 LNA's Nights: 2 nurses - 2 LNA's (occasionally

  18. Need advice quickly!!

    catslave replied to ncnurse71's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Neat casual - no jeans - should be

  19. How long did you stay at your first job and would you stay at mine?

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

    1st job - 3 years. Supply shortages and disorganization is common and generally may be remedied with improvisation, temporary order holds and creating your own organization. Full sharps containers are...

  20. Questions for LPN's

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

    1. I had no frame of reference prior to entering the PN program but wished I had. 2. I did not work during school. Lived off savings budgeting wisely and glad I had planned well. 3. Gained...

  21. Pay and jobs in Vermont

    catslave replied to ayndim's topic in General Nursing

    Having lived in SE Vt all my life, I find rents have become outrageous in comparison to wages especially if you are single and finding a rental allowing pets is challenging. This is common to the...

  22. Do you have time to cut diabetic toenails?

    catslave replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have podiatrists who come in to cut diabetic's toenails. I do carry nail clippers and will clip nondiabetic resident's nails. Do I have time? No, but there's no time for everything anyway and the...

  23. Need advice with taking Geri BPs

    catslave replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too am somewhat hard of hearing and the facility I work in prohibits the use of automatic BP equipment. I use a Littmann electornic stethoscope model 3000 with ambient noise reduction and an...

  24. Working partime and going to school?

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

    I did not work during school as suggested, was single with rent and associated bills/expenses planning/saving 3 years in advance in order to enable this as well as take 2 months off before going to...

  25. I need scrubs............help!

    catslave replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    www.sassyscrubs.com is my favorite. A bit pricey but custom lengths are available and the fabric selection is great. I love printed