arelle68

arelle68

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  1. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

    arelle68 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They failed to inform you. Their fault. Forgive yourself, forgive them, and go back to focusing on the needs of your

  2. Need advice from experienced LTC nurses.

    arelle68 replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Am I missing something? You work a six and a half hour shift What they want me to do it all in 6 1/2 hours (Really 6 because they expect me to take a lunch, and they take money out for it. However, I...

  3. Need advice from experienced LTC nurses.

    arelle68 replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    f I'm understanding your post, the administration wants you to leave your shift 2.5hrs early without anyone to relieve you? They think nurses on other units can handle their unit and mine. This is...

  4. Stressing a little/a lot

    arelle68 replied to gma85's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'll tell you what. Most of the nursing you learn is after school. People who hire know that. Express how willing you are to learn, and how interested you are in their facility. Explain that...

  5. NCLEX- pass or fail?!?!?!?

    arelle68 replied to spunky1281's topic in General Nursing

    You passed. Examination results: Passed There it is. Your license number will come up on your state board of nursing website in a few

  6. Will I lose weight being a nurse??

    arelle68 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to eat when I'm tired and nervous. Nursing tends to make me tired and

  7. Whistle Blowing and Retaliation

    arelle68 replied to celticwoman61's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hold fast to your integrity. Keep doing what is right. Doing the right thing pays off in the long run, even when it does not seem to right away. Keep your self respect, and if possible, get another...

  8. not a nursing-related question, but not sure who else to ask

    arelle68 replied to beachgirl01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If your OB doesn't deliver at the hospital where you want to have your baby, then you're going to need to pick a doctor that does deliver where you want to have your baby. Are you sure you want to?...

  9. Excelsior and Texas

    arelle68 replied to sweet_n_low's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If we could get them to understand what the CPNE is about, that might help. What does it cost to mail a carjack? Everyone who has an old paper Study Guide binder for the CPNE ought to pack it up,...

  10. Excelsior: Health and Safety EXAM

    arelle68 replied to texasg67's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best way to study for EC Nursing Concepts Exams? Get a Saunder's Comprehensive Reveiw for the NCLEX-RN, and study the part that is relevant to your NC test. The book costs less than $40, and you can...

  11. Death and Finals

    arelle68 replied to tripp3horn's topic in General Nursing

    I went and took an exam following a tragic death of a child. I felt that I had to, because I was uninformed of my options. I failed because I was in no condition to think. I found out afterwards...

  12. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

    arelle68 replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, it's the gray-haired one with the glasses... NO! The other gray-haired one with the glasses...no.. NO! Not THAT one!

  13. Advice on difficult resident/vent - sorry for length!

    arelle68 replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    See if you can get orders for a psych

  14. jean

    arelle68 replied to LIjeany's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh NO! That is so wrong! I'm so sorry this happened to you. Home care pays really well. Low stress. Maybe you could try that while you get your med situation stabilized, and get your energy level...

  15. Oh tell me this is wrong!!

    arelle68 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They don't pull me from job to job. They just expect me to do them ALL AT

  16. You will lose your skills in LTC

    arelle68 replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad in an LTC, and I'm using all my skills, and then

  17. Does staff use transfer belts?

    arelle68 replied to Pooksmom1996's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I want every rsdt. that is ambulate with assist to have gait belt on. I am the supervisor, and have the right to demand that, and I will. The UAPs are working on MY licence. Why would I risk a fall...

  18. Is working as a new grad in nursing home a bad career move?

    arelle68 replied to nursedani08's topic in General Nursing

    Thats just what I did. I am so overwhelmed. The med pass is horrendous. 23 pts. They are Alzheimer's pts, and getting meds down them is always an interestion challange. They have about 10 meds...

  19. Why do the elderly have AMS with UTI's?

    arelle68 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    My elderly pts on the Alzheimer's unit have an exacerbation of AMS with UTI. I think it has to do with pain and not sleeping. Not sleeping always makes things worse, and they don't sleep when they...

  20. quickest Route to a RN

    arelle68 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Excelsior College, an online program, may well be the fastest way. Not the easiest. The CPNE is horrendous. I got the Nursing Concepts done in about 2 and a half months, but I had already been to...

  21. Getting first nursing job in this economy

    arelle68 replied to cameron764's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad, and I thought I'd never work in a LTC. This was the job I was offered. I needed it, I took it, and I LOVE

  22. This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    arelle68 replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    I would have chosen A. This pt, having Alzheimer's for 5 years, and at the point of death with it, is beyond being able to orient to reality. It sounds like a heartless intervention anyway. Why...

  23. Did I make the right Decision?

    arelle68 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I would have done. I wonder at an administration that has a problem with such standard

  24. First job interview feel like I flubbed it! Anybody else feel like that?

    arelle68 replied to daelia's topic in Retired Nurses

    I had two interviews today. I wasn't prepared for either of them. I didn't know that they interview you on the spot when you walk in to ask if they are hiring. A DON asked me, "What did your...

  25. Just got home...shut off @ 86. any thoughts?

    arelle68 replied to UpliftingRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed too. Just found out today. Praise the Lord! Congratulations,