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  1. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    OklaLPN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Anne, I appreciate your support and to all that have written. What a sad way to leave a job where I really enjoy my residents and fellow coworkers. They are the best and in the same boat... I...

  2. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    OklaLPN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Karen, Thanks so much for your input. I had already decided to contact our corporate office on Monday, then our pharmacy, and finally the state. I also will be notifying the Admin, that since I...

  3. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    OklaLPN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all of your input into this nightmare. Hopefully, I can answer some of your questions. Since I work in an assisted living facility, most medication passes are done by CMA's,...

  4. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    OklaLPN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much...I am really furious about this. But, where do I start reporting this? Their corporate office, state BON, state facility licensing? Mods, please don't TOS this, as I am not asking for...

  5. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    OklaLPN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Our DON was unaware of this stunt. She was in the office with us regarding our licenses. She is FURIOUS that we were all put in this

  6. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

    OklaLPN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sharrie, Thanks for your reply. The Admin is NOT a nurse and should not be in a position for narc responsibility or possession of

  7. Oklahoma University's BSN program

    OklaLPN replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Oh yes...Francis Tuttle, my alma

  8. Constipation - Need ideas...

    OklaLPN replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    MOM is milk of

  9. Combative Resident and Sitter Issues

    OklaLPN replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Time to have another meeting with the family and give them 30 days notice to find another facility. Since the sitter is not an employee of your facility, it is hard to enforce your facilities...

  10. DID anyone try LEARNINGEXT.COM

    OklaLPN replied to Michelle Davis's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used this for NCLEX study guide. Passed on first try. Very easy to understand and worth the

  11. Suggestions for RN's covering LPN's please

    OklaLPN replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...burden?

  12. i just took the Nclex

    OklaLPN replied to naima's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your state has quick results, you can contact Pearson by phone and pay a fee to get your

  13. Hospitals in OKC Area Your Opinion

    OklaLPN replied to Kaos2luv's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    SJT...check your

  14. Hospitals in OKC Area Your Opinion

    OklaLPN replied to Kaos2luv's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi there... Have to agree with Marilynmom...stay away from Midwest City Regional. Baptist and Mercy have much better

  15. Current Okla Board of Nursing newsletter

    OklaLPN posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Just received my current newletter in the mail. According to the summary of Board activities (page 14), during the July 2007 meeting, the Board accepted the request of Murray State College in...

  16. Co-Workers Read My Medical Files

    OklaLPN replied to nurse7272's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...time to lawyer up. There is no excuse for this. Did these employees not sign a HIPAA confidentiality form when hired? Every place I have worked, had to sign one. Where is your compliance...

  17. I had just had it with my job!!!(long)

    OklaLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, Monday afternoon, I just had it with my job. I did something I have never done before. I quit without notice. I am an LPN and was a PCA supervisor. Besides all of the daily stuff with the PCA's,...

  18. I had just had it with my job!!!(long)

    OklaLPN replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick update...got a great new job!!! They were able to "suck the life out of me", but, not for long. I also listed them as a previous employer and still was hired. Also, wanted to say thanks...

  19. OKWU or OKBU

    OklaLPN replied to cuteypie's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    One thing I would do first is search the BON website and check out the NCLEX pass rate for each school... Just my

  20. New to home health, next to nothing for orientation...vent

    OklaLPN replied to everthesame's topic in Home Health

    That is very unreasonable orientation time. Time for you to look for another job. HH is stressful enough without having proper orientation, especially with an OASIS. As an LPN, I was so thankful I was...

  21. new grad salary in OKC

    OklaLPN replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Welcome to Oklahoma. This sounds about right for new RN

  22. NICU in OK

    OklaLPN replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You are about 15 minutes from the Children's Hospital at the OU Health Science facility. This is the OU med school teaching hospital. Good

  23. I've Had it! *Long*

    OklaLPN replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You are not a failure!!! Mgmt has unreal expectations for nursing staff. I know, as I was in your shoes just a few weeks ago. As far as not being a "real" nurse, just because you are not working in...

  24. What Should I do?

    OklaLPN replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Bugaloo, Well, here is my humble opinion. With the cost of gas going sky high, I definitely would work closer to home. Also, how nice not to work the weekends. When I was working in an ALF, our...

  25. My first clinical is soon, any advice?

    OklaLPN replied to meezer1234's topic in General Nursing

    I remember my clinicals...scared to death...LOL. These are some things I can think of. 1. Find out who will be your nurse for your patient and listen to report given. Write down questions at this...