Anne36

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  1. is Elite Continuing Ed legit?

    Anne36 replied to indigo3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in Florida and used Elite Learning CEU which mailed me a Booklet stating that they met the requirements for renewal. They do not meet the HIV/AIDS CEU requirement. I had to buy that separately...

  2. Unable to wear N95 or papr

    Anne36 replied to runner502's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hope it works out for you. I work in LTC and we do not have any Covid but have been ordered to wear N95 masks ever since our facility got a stockpile back in September. It's very hard to wear a...

  3. When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

    Anne36 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As to the vaccine I have no doubt it will be made free of charge by our employer or the government. Our tax dollars will pay for it. Will it be tested safe or effective? No, there will not be any time...

  4. When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

    Anne36 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is sure looking that way. We have been lucky and not had any Covid where I work but we are now required to get a Covid 19 test once a week. It is mandatory and we do not know how long this will go...

  5. Is now a good time to go into nursing? I would be leaving my well paying career to pursue this

    Anne36 replied to Divalish918's topic in General Students

    If you are dissatisfied with your current job you probably won't like nursing either. The pay will be less than you make now. The workload won't get any better. I am actually ready to leave nursing as...

  6. Fear and Anxiety

    Anne36 replied to spark plug's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm not even afraid of covid anymore. I'm more worried about losing my basic freedoms and human rights. We don't have the right to direct our own healthcare and keep a job at the same time in the...

  7. ANY NURSES TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID

    Anne36 replied to Guest973564's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, our entire building is being forced to test again. Last time we had no positive. They text you and give 48 hours to come in and get tested or no job. It's sick. There is no end game to this . How...

  8. New Admission Documentation

    Anne36 replied to LatteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I have seen second shift stay till 2 a.m. Doing an admit. They are supposed to complete their admits even tho their shift ends at1030 and we take admissions 24/7. Management nor corporate cares....

  9. Are you being required to wear face masks all shift now on assisted living, memory care or nursing homes?

    Anne36 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, we are not being told to wear masks at all times, in fact we are being told to ration our usage carefully. Only understand access to masks. No covid cases currently but there are facilities nearby...

  10. Nursing Home, chronic understaffing, and dealing with profit driven business owners?

    Anne36 replied to AnOldsterRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand because I happen to be in a similar position. The longer I have been at this facility the more duties I have been given along with more residents to care for. Corporate is driven by...

  11. Was I wrong to hold Insulin?

    Anne36 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I had a bood sugar check of 75 during the 5:30 check. I was supposed to give 6 units of Novolog and there was no hold order in the MAR. I consulted 2 other Nurses on the floor who agreed the blood...

  12. Health Insurance costs

    Anne36 replied to martymoose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The cheapest family plan where I work is $660 a month. (that is 25% of my take home per month) The deductible is $3000 , 80/20 PPO, $40-60 co pay for office visits. I cant afford it right now so I am...

  13. Doctors orders for the small stuff and third shift

    Anne36 replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I only call the Doctor for emergencies on third shift. If there is no standing order than I write a communication to the Doctor for the request or I pass it on to the next shift. If I am unsure about...

  14. LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    Anne36 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for over 3 years now and I get the same comments and questions. I have no intention of going back to school for my RN. I do not want to work in a hospital setting or take on more...

  15. How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    Anne36 replied to rls927's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the nclex 3 months after graduating. I studied for about 4-6 weeks before taking the test and passed the first

  16. PEG tube replacement

    Anne36 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A little background first, Im a new Grad LPN working in LTC, in school the subject of PEG tube replacement never came up, I am not trained to do it and the one thing that does stick out was that we...

  17. snf duties at night?

    Anne36 replied to northmississippi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On midnights I start by doing midnight meds, stock carts, treatments such as bandage changes, skin assessments (they want all of these done on midnights if possbible), some residents get up at night,...

  18. No shift differential

    Anne36 replied to KSjo88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Long Term Care that I work for does not pay shift differential ( I work Midnights), but they do pay holiday pay. This is my third year and I am still not getting a week of vacation time yet. First...

  19. Nurses Notes: Guidelines On What Not To Chart

    Anne36 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was told at work today not to chart that I called the Doctor or informed the Doctor via the Logbook (Nurse to Dr. communication) about a problem with a resident. Wouldn't it look like I did not...

  20. Residents that need constant supervision

    Anne36 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I often find that the residents themselves interfere with me getting my nursing duties accomplished. During med pass they wheel over to the cart, stick their hands in my pockets, the trash, try to...

  21. Unsafe working conditions

    Anne36 replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand how you feel, we really dont have anyone to fill in when there is a call off or even if someone takes a vacation day. I was just sitting here contemplating calling the DON to complain or...

  22. Is your central supply room locked on the 11-7 shift?

    Anne36 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We can get into the central supply closet but I probably worked there for 6 months before I found out the code to get in. At one point they were making us sign out wipes and most recently they have...

  23. Working for FREE!!!!???

    Anne36 replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would be glad to participate in this discussion. Today I clocked out late at 0730, but I actually stayed charting until about 0820. I was so mad by the time I left. I rarely stay to chart late, but...

  24. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    Anne36 replied to BVUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Staff gets verbally and physically abused everyday where I work. Not everyone can be redirected. and we have a lot of psych residents along with our combative dementia residents. Recently another...

  25. Question from a third shift nurse....

    Anne36 replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel the same way where I work. The midnight shift is treated as if we have nothing to do so all the busy work is pushed off on our shift, like stocking, etc. We are very busy with midnight meds, a...