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  1. LTC LPN's...how many patients do you have??

    Anne36 replied to knottygirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It varies, from 20-36 depending on the Hall. Its not always possible to get through the treatment book or chart on

  2. Combative dementia patients

    Anne36 replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just had a resident grab my arms and push me the other day. He also threw a walker at one of my CNA's. A third CNA came in and was able to get him to sit quietly. Im new at this facility and noone...

  3. Residents that need constant supervision

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its almost the equivalent of letting toddlers at a daycare center run all over the building without supervision. Everytime I see something going south it seems like the only solution is more staffing....

  4. Residents that need constant supervision

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think some of these people are a danger to themsevles and others. Is the best way to deal with this to just let them roam the halls? There should be some other type of supervision set up for them....

  5. Please, someone tell me how to stay out of trouble and keep my job.

    Anne36 replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let me know if you figure that one out. I was at work tonight and found out another Nurse with far better nursing judgement than mine got fired. I have no idea why and will probably not find out....

  6. Was I wrong to hold Insulin?

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    There is now an order in the MAR to hold if the blood sugar is under 100. Im glad that has been cleared

  7. Coordinating insulin admin +/- 15 mins of tray being passed

    Anne36 replied to bclem05's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    When I was in Nursing school we were told to wait until the tray is in front of the patient. Well, I have over 20 patients to give dinnertime meds to, and 6 of them are Diabetics who need sugar checks...

  8. OMG, will i ever stop being tired???

    Anne36 replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel the same way. At the end of my shift I am wiped out. Who wouldnt be, going at full speed for 8 hours with a 10-15 min break. I feel like Im in a race especially when med pass starts. On my days...

  9. Replacing LPNs with medication techs - Is this legal?

    Anne36 replied to aelmore's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone know how much the med aides make? Is that really the only thing they have to do? Do they note orders or do charting? I feel like we do everything under the sun as an LPN. I was even doing...

  10. First LPN Job, 5 day orientation, 1:40+ patients...advice?

    Anne36 replied to inky-york's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have gotten med pass and treatments down now so I can do it all on time. It usually takes me 3 hours to do the first med pass on 20 residents, including blood sugar checks, insulins, tube feeds,...

  11. Do all LTC's chart the meals on the MAR's?

    Anne36 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, sometimes we do have resdients who have a FAR in the MAR. The only problem I have with this is that I am probably not going to see what they eat at meals. I might not even get the CNA to tell me...

  12. LTC-What is meant by "The skilled nursing area of LTC"

    Anne36 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Before I started working in Long Term Care I had this idea that it would be mostly passing meds and doing treatments. That is what sucks up most of my time, but I did not expect all the assessments,...

  13. New grad too stressed about the job- Is this normal?

    Anne36 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im about ready to go back to bed now that my kids are off to school. I had a really bad night, did not sleep well. Everytime I rolled over and was conscious, my mind would go right back to work and...

  14. Chest Pain and DNR status

    Anne36 replied to MissRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you know exactly what their status is? Where I work there are levels, from 0 (no interventions) to status 4 (full code). If someone has a DNR, that could just mean do not give CPR, it does not...

  15. New grad too stressed about the job- Is this normal?

    Anne36 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I came on here looking for support as well. I can relate to what you are going through. Im a new grad at my first job, working part time, mostly weekends. Ive been at it about 1 month and feel anxious...

  16. How do you typically check medicines?

    Anne36 replied to mitral's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We just have a Drug reference guide book at the Nurses station. No computers, or cell phones where I work either. I have not had to look up that many Drugs. The times I found I really needed it were...

  17. Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    Anne36 replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If it makes you feel any better, Im learning from your experience. Im a brand new Nurse and have not been in this situation yet, but now I know not to hold

  18. First day on the floor alone

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I made it through my first night alone. I was in the middle of doing report with the day Nurse and after hearing that one of my residents if fine, I get summoned to her room by the CNA because she is...

  19. First day on the floor alone

    Anne36 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, tommorow is my first day working the floor alone. I have been orienting for a few weeks at my first job. I have the med pass and treatments down for the most part. I may still ask questions about...

  20. New nurse feeling overwhelmed and miserable!

    Anne36 replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im also a new grad LPN going through the exact same thing. Ive been sick , nauseated, cant eat or sleep, having nightmares about work. It seems like I have already made a few mistakes at work, but...

  21. First day on the floor alone

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much for giving me advice, I was afraid noone would respond before tommorow. I would love to hear some more tips. Also, another fear I have is that a visiting family member will ask me...

  22. vent on preceptor :( not ready to be off orientation but no choice..

    Anne36 replied to simplelc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    simplelc, wow your story sounds like some of the preceptors I have had. They interrupt my med pass and tell me who to give to next and so on because they have been working the hall forever and Im...

  23. Should I take this LTC job?

    Anne36 replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The CNA's do the ADLs. Does the med aid, pass ALL the meds? You basically have 2 Nurses to 53 residents, which sounds about the same as my facility. Where I work each hall has between 24-36 residents...

  24. misplaced hearing aide

    Anne36 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I could use some advice. Im afraid that I am responsible for a misplaced hearing aide. Last night I was extremely busy and I failed to put a hearing aide back in its case, now it has gone missing....

  25. Why is the fact that we CAN'T DO IT not relevant?

    Anne36 replied to abooker's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Cape Cod Mermaid, No they dont check their vitals before giving meds at home, but remember this is their "home" thats why noone wears an ID