4x4country replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric
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 everything, I have picc line, atb hanging, trachs (7), gtub...
4x4country replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric
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 Book.
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 had their own personal number system on the left ha...
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 pharmacy has per-filled syringes for this. It is in...
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 that is very popular, but want my own thing. I am...
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 how he would interact with his patients and perfo...
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 applying at other places. i :redpinkhe my old job, :re...
4x4country replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric
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 figured, I can do anything for a yr right, trying to st...
4x4country replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric
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 leave 40- 45min to leave myself enough time( day ...
4x4country replied to prenurstudent's topic in LPN/LVN
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 wounds, deep tunnels, etc. NO maggots. It would be ...
4x4country replied to michtiu_888's topic in Uniform/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 smaller so i am afraid to order them color: any bra...
4x4country replied to LilQueen CMA's topic in Pre-Nursing
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 you take a one or two classes at a time this might h...
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 my old job, :redbeathe 99.9% of my co-workers (a f...
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 pharmacist (sp) or a drug guide. Has she never looked in a ...
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 and she told the boss and now they are randomly dr...
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 Hugs
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 her everyone thinks she is a boy so sometimes we ...
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 can do this. You are very smart, just stay focused. ...
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 (hope it works, LOL) https://allnurses.com/forums...