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  1. Me with a topic!!!!

    paulla29 replied to behilton's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would pick an issue that has personally affected you. If anyone should ask why you chose to write about what you did, you could say it is something that has touched your life..... Good

  2. Please help, questions about LTC placement

    paulla29 replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. You are right, your Mom would not be there if she didn't need help. Maybe some homes are like that, but not the one I work for. If the nursing assistants do not give their residents care, as...

  3. Safe nurse to resident ratios in LTC?

    paulla29 replied to erinp88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I'm at, on day shift we have 25 residents. The night nurse on the back wing has both wings, for a total of 50. Management doesn't seem to get it, even though we've all told them again and again...

  4. Stop Holding Me Up!

    paulla29 replied to NrsheartTS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have the same problem at our facility. Management is currently trying to change med times, and 3rd shift nursing duties so they have more time in the AM to get their med passes done. I would not...

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

    paulla29 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Ohio, we need 24 hours of CE every two years. I do mine by home study. If you do an online search, there are providers you can order the book and test through, and mail the test in when finished...

  6. Large med pass at 6 am!!!!!!

    paulla29 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, on one hall, the day shift nurse arrives at 6am to get the 3.5-4 hour med pass started. (no, that wasn't a typo, it takes that long). On the other halls, night shift has a good sized...

  7. Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    paulla29 replied to twinmom2k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think the poster included all that went on (what she did herself), I think she was trying to explain her point. I work in LTC and sadly, I have to agree that too many times, there are nurses...

  8. Admin gave my job back to the person who left it

    paulla29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so upset right now. In July, I was offered a position in MDS. Originally, I was told things (like how many days a week I would be doing, when I would have to take call, etc. ) and then, as I...

  9. Need LPN job

    paulla29 replied to Medsport's topic in Ohio Nursing

    An hour to FtWayne/Toledo/Lima....do you live in the Defiance area? That's where I am. Who have you applied to, if you don't mind me asking? The LTC facility I'm at is always hiring for PRN (PRN has...

  10. Burnout

    paulla29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I have been an LPN for 13 years, currently taking two prereq classes for the LPN to RN transition. I'm also working full time and am a single mom of two teenagers. My problem.....believe it or...

  11. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    paulla29 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My facility has a written policy that if we are off the clock, we are not to be on the floor working. Another reason for a write

  12. Calling All Mothers

    paulla29 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago when my two were little (3 and a newborn), I turned on Barney. Yes, I know everybody hates him, but my 3 year old loved him and would sit without moving the entire time he was on. I...

  13. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    paulla29 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This happens all the time at the facility I work at. Our relief is occasionally late also. Even though we have three management nurses none of them will take report and count narcs so we can get out...

  14. Why Take A Bath, Change Clothes, etc.

    paulla29 replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In their time, the elderly didn't bathe daily, but I would go with what a few others said and make sure she "washes up" every day and does the full bath 2-3 times a week. Is she confused at all?...

  15. Can your license be revoked over assault?

    paulla29 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It's my understanding that yes, a nurse can lose his/her

  16. Admin gave my job back to the person who left it

    paulla29 replied to paulla29's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the replies. After I've had a little time to sit and think about it, I'm most upset at myself for having let myself hope that things would turn out differently than they have for so...

  17. Need advice from lpn or rn a.s.a.p.

    paulla29 replied to san073's topic in Nursing Career

    The LTC facility (in northwest Ohio) I work at starts off LPN's at $14/hr. with pretty good benefits. From job interviews I've went on to local hospitals, the LTC field pays LPNs more than a...

  18. LPN Wages In Ohio

    paulla29 replied to Hopeful-LPN 2008's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm in the northwest corner near Defiance, with 13 years exp., I just got a raise to a little over $20. I interviewed at a hospital in Lima not long ago and they offered me a little over

  19. Assessing patient to prounce death

    paulla29 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    ....just want to add, that even though I trust my skills, this is one of those times that I call one of my coworkers to check also. I always have since day

  20. Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    paulla29 replied to twinmom2k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An RN at our facility went and got another nurse to come check on a resident of hers who wasn't responding. She didn't check her vitals but did do a blood sugar on her that was within normal limits...

  21. Older student starting Fall 07 w/ "Gen Ed" classes

    paulla29 replied to NICU RN wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Melissa. I'm not "new" to nursing, I've been an LPN for 12 years, but I am starting back next month to obtain my ADN. (I am 36). Since it's been so long since I've been in school, I have to redo...

  22. Should I go to a funeral or funeral home?

    paulla29 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I decided early on in my career that I would not attend funerals or viewings (just personal choice). But, for those patients and/or families that have really touched me, I send a card or an...

  23. L&D Nursing after neonatal loss...

    paulla29 replied to spottybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss:o I work in LTC so I cannot say how it may be for you to return to the area that has touched you so, but that may in fact be "your calling". You will...

  24. Frustrated in LTC!!

    paulla29 replied to NurseyInFL04's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, I hear you so loud and clear. I work 7-3 also. I feel like all I get done are my med passes and playing "clean up" for everyone else. Don't get me wrong, if the prior shift ran out of time or...

  25. Number of Meds per Resident

    paulla29 replied to aander2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i agree. one pill gives them unpleasant side effects so the dr. orders another, and another etc. it makes you wonder if it is just making them feel more rotten. it's common where i work for res. to...