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  1. getting a cardio cath-input? worried

    nightwatcher posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi, i'm asking for your input and advice, i just found out i'm getting a cath, have apparent slight blockage of the LAD. i would appreciate your advice, experience and any info please. i'm a little...

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

    nightwatcher replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Glorified aides? oh please, to this i take offense. the responsibilities we LPN's have in the LTC far outweigh the CNA's responsibilities. I work in LTC and have for 6 years now. Our CNA's are very...

  3. LTC patient to nurse ratio

    nightwatcher replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a float nurse, i have 20-24 residents with 2 CNA's. i work in western PA and make 16.00/he, have a 4% atendance incentive. been there 3 years.

  4. Working with lazy nurses

    nightwatcher replied to eflynnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    eflynn, i too have similar problems at times. i just get into my work, do the best job i can and yes, keep on smiling. also i would bluntly address her attitude in front of the DON, like say "im sorry...

  5. Decadron uses?

    nightwatcher replied to henrysmom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Another idea i have seen for appeteite and a host of other problems is Marinol, a synthetic marajuana. really helps pain, anorexia and nausea. its worth getting it for many people in this

  6. LPN LTC Workloads and too little time

    nightwatcher replied to Silverhawk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also, if you are in PA, what do you mean "iv push meds" you as an LPN are not allowed to give IV push

  7. LPN LTC Workloads and too little time

    nightwatcher replied to Silverhawk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do know exactly how you feel, as Im sure all LTC nurses do. I have worked in LTC for 5 years now, and I am a float nurse! It sure gets hairy! BUT what i have found really helps is this: first...

  8. 40 yr old wanting to be a nurse

    nightwatcher replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I say go for it. From experience! I was 39 when i started and 40 when i graduated. My husband is disabled and we had essentially NO income for the whole year. (still had 2 kids at home) It was rough...