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  1. # of residents in LTC

    4x4country replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i work in a subacute rehab unit- at this point of time i have 33 (needy) res. i have to do everything. medpass, tx, charting, prns chart in 3 places, fax, new admits, orders,------basically...

  2. Meal Intakes on MAR

    4x4country replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we keep them in the mar at my current job. HATE IT!! last job the cna's had a kiosk so they charted it in there. that was a lot easier. wish we had a BM

  3. Writing times on bubble packed med cards?

    4x4country posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Question ---- can you write on a card of medication? At my old job, we had bubble packed meds in a LTC. Each shift had their own way to ID each med cards they were to give on that shift. First shift...

  4. whats wrong with clamping the PICC??

    4x4country replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    we clamp! if it does not have one we were told by pharmamerica pharmacy to add a extenstion. had a inservice on this two weeks ago. Also we were told to flush all ports with minimal 10 mL flush. The...

  5. starting own business??? sewing or diesel?

    4x4country posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    gals- i need some advice! -----LONG----- i have always wanted to start my own some business- sell stuff on ebay-- make money on the side type other then nursing. Fiance parents own a catering business...

  6. Nursing not good enough for him??

    4x4country replied to lightninggale's topic in General Students

    First off congrats on finding your niche and passion for a career. His career needs to be something HE loves with all the passion in the world. If not he will turn to hate his job--- trickling down to...

  7. New LPN job--right move?

    4x4country posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    new lpn job--right move? permalink long------ i just accepted a new lpn job. i am a new grad. i have been a cna for 5 years. last job was 4 years. started orientation as a lpn at old job but was...

  8. New LPN job--right move?

    4x4country replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone. New job- yea it is close to capital of the state, so there are a lot of signon bonus in that area. This is over one year with attendence maintain within attendence policy. So...

  9. New LPN job--right move?

    4x4country replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well i live in the country but close to the highway. So my old job is 18 miles away --on the opposite side of the next city but through town and the stop lights It takes me about 40 minutes. I always...

  10. Lvn Have To Deal W/ Maggots????

    4x4country replied to prenurstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    never learned about it or evem heard of maggot therapy. interested in reading about it. Going to have to goggle it. LOL Never seen one on a patient/resident in a nursng home on any wound. Seen major...

  11. What qualities of scrubs to you look for???

    4x4country replied to michtiu_888's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    print design: anything - no theme or anything yet style:cherokee pants tall workwear unisex drawstring cargo fit: long- i want to try the cherokee tall flare leg- but the waist measurements appear...

  12. Need Advice sooo depressed!!

    4x4country replied to LilQueen CMA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never give up but do slow down. Some people can handle a full class load and manage a family and a job. Others can't. It sounds has if you are taking on to much for YOU to handle. I think maybe if...

  13. New LPN job--right move?

    4x4country posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    LONG------ I just accepted a new LPN job. I am a new grad. I have been a CNA for 5 years. Last job was 4 years. Started orientation as a LPN at old job but was applying at other places. I :redpinkhe...

  14. Another stupid question..Do you know the answer?

    4x4country replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    i dont see how calling the pharmacy or looking the drug up in a drug guide CLEARIFYS a order??? The only person or material that can clearify a order is....... THE DOCTOR WHO WROTE IT. Not a...

  15. Artificial Fingernails and Direct Care Staff

    4x4country replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    moot point .... thats funny.

  16. Artificial Fingernails and Direct Care Staff

    4x4country replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    my ltc unit manager wears them.... never dare say anything to

  17. positive drug test help

    4x4country replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    narcotic . sry for the spelling. I guess kinda slang but missed spelled. LOL

  18. positive drug test help

    4x4country replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    just a question how long is the nac in the bloodstream that will show up? a month? a few weeks? b/c we have a nurse in a ltc that states that she took a nac that was not prescribed to her a month ago...

  19. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    4x4country replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Aww so sry to hear this. We are here to help support you. Sorry for your loss. It is hard to cope, my new mini dachshund is like a only child. lol. so i totally understand

  20. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    4x4country replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    new grad. ltc skilled. fiance got me a Mini dachshund Piebald "Turbo" for graduation. Been wanting a dog for YEARS and under much debate in our house. He hates inside animals but I love them. He named...

  21. latest saunders nclex pn i failed nclex pn

    4x4country replied to lizz-87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So Sorry to hear. We are here to support you. Indeed pn is the 3rd edition. Please try to keep a positive attitude. Take a few days to relax and get yourself together and start studying again. You...

  22. mistakes made during your first year...

    4x4country replied to RNmaria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i dont think i have seen this yet, going to 2nd next month, can someone

  23. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    4x4country replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you meant heathsoUth Rehab??? I put heathsouth rehab in the allnurses search box at the top right of the page and about 10 pages of posts showed up. Have a great day reading. Here is a link...

  24. the meaning of n/a

    4x4country replied to smartnurse1982's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my facility, we have a acceptable list of abbreviations and N/A= not applicable. I have also never seen it has not

  25. qualities needed for CNA

    4x4country replied to k777's topic in General Nursing

    yes everything that was mentioned above but always very important...... team