Anne36

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

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

    Yeah, I love it when Im in the middle of med pass and have to stop because I need a blood pressure and heart rate that my CNA has not given me yet. Now what do I do? Have to put away all the med...

  2. I and O's

    Anne36 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have not done a new admit for our facility yet so I am not sure about the I/O's. Not to get off topic, but when I look at the Q shift charting and what exactly they want to hear about (ADL's,...

  3. Fired from my first job.

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

    Were you written up before you were fired? I have not been written up yet, but I misplaced a hearing aide the other day and am thinking I will probably be written up for this. I am supposed to be off...

  4. Ambulance law

    Anne36 replied to adamsmom2's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, that doesnt even make sense. So if you are in a wheelchair you are good to go? We do have a few residents that can still ambulate who could need emergency care. What did you do with that...

  5. Is My Nursing License At Risk?

    Anne36 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am a brand new Nurse orienting at my first job in LTC. When we were in school I think they put a fear in us about losing our licenses over trivial matters. Yes, my friends and I have discussed this...

  6. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

    Anne36 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ive had about 20 days of orientation so far. I am still orienting on Friday and after that need to decide if I need more time. I can handle med pass and get treatments done but barely. I think I will...

  7. LTC med pass

    Anne36 replied to jennell209's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im a new nurse and still doing my orientation on at a LTC facility. I have between 24 and 36 residents depending on the Hall. I have been frustrated as well by how long my med pass takes. Some of...

  8. Is this Safe? Census: 45 / ID Bands: 0 / # of Nurses: 1

    Anne36 replied to carriebarton59's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have pictures in the MAR as well and they dont always look like the person in reality. I remember thinking to myself last week a pic in the MAR looked nothing like one of my clients. I would not...

  9. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

    Anne36 replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Looks like its 2 years later and this is still an issue. I am a brand new Nurse at my first job in Long term care. I was hired only to work every other weekend and I think they are going to float me...

  10. stuck myself with needle

    Anne36 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im a brand new Nurse, still orienting and guess what I did last night? The same thing you did, except I did not stick myself. It was the first time I had put a used needle in my pocket and as I did so...

  11. The flu shot making people sick

    Anne36 replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The only way this conversation is even meaningful is if you believe the flu vaccine works. There is not a lot of good evidence for that. The CDC explains what a toss up that is very well on their...

  12. Im a new Grad on orientation, please help me

    Anne36 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I am a brand new Grad, I got my license in July and have just gotten my first job. I am day 5 of orienting. I wouldnt mind some feedback on my situation. I have been put with 3 different Nurses to...

  13. Im a new Grad on orientation, please help me

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The last 3 days were 100% better. I did do the med pass in plenty of time on about 22 residents. I also did treatments and had a few learning experiences with a different Nurse. I did ask to be put...

  14. Made to Falsify Documentation :(

    Anne36 replied to shel_wny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im a brand new LPN working in LTC. I have had at least one Nurse tell me to sign everything in the treatment book whether I did it or not. Her reasoning is that she had gotten into hot water with...

  15. Out of Scope of Practice?

    Anne36 replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you said anything to the LPN who made those comments to the family? Wasnt it the family who came in and brought up the subject of

  16. Taking NCLEX pn tomorrow... Please help

    Anne36 replied to passingnclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is such a hard thing to give advice about. I did the Saunders and the Kaplan strategy guide and someone online Nclex-3000 for free. I was sure I failed my exam when I took it. I mean 100% sure,...

  17. Im a new Grad on orientation, please help me

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can anyone think of a tactful way to ask for a schedule change so that I can precept with another Nurse? I know of 2 that I worked with already that I feel comfortable with. I dont want it to look...

  18. Fired new nurse; what to do now

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

    Im too new myself to give any good advice, but just know you are not the first Nurse to make a med error and you wont be the last. You seem to be very concientious about your med pass because you...

  19. Day 5 of orientation, want to quit

    Anne36 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really need someone to talk to. I am on day 5 as a brand new Grad at orientation. I was doing fine the first couple days with the Nurses who precepted me. They let me help them with med pass and...

  20. Im a new Grad on orientation, please help me

    Anne36 replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. I am only scheduled for a few more days and am sure Im orienting with somene else new to me tommorow

  21. LTC med nurses-Are you obeying all of the rules?

    Anne36 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im brand new and last night I was given 26 patients on my own, (big surprise) I did not finish med pass by the end of my shift. ( I had a preceptor, so I was not on my own) At the end of the night my...

  22. Day 5 of orientation, want to quit

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

    Thanks for the input. Im still getting to know who the clients are and have the CNAs assist me with identification. I have only been able to memorize a few of their names and faces so

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

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

    Im on day 5 orienting too. I would love to hear from some preceptors. I had the worst night tonight. I didnt finish med pass by the time my shift was over. I also had my preceptor standing there the...

  24. So, I made a transcription error.

    Anne36 replied to red2003xlt's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just found a transcription error tonight. I pointed it out to the LPN I was orienting with and she didnt bat an eyelash. Said oh, well, we know what it is, and that was that. I doubt it will get...

  25. How many days of orientation?

    Anne36 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As of right now Im scheduled for 8 days of orientation. I think Im going to ask for a few more. This is my first job and I have no idea how to approach some of the paperwork. Infact, I think in...