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Hello all! Okay, so yesterday my friend was orienting a new nurse. She asked if VS were completed for one particular resident. This client's BPs are always low, as in 90/60 for example, and they can be very difficult to hear. The new nurse replied...

Just bought a PT Cruiser. Love the milage, back window are lightly tinted for privacy, and the hatch is covered so I can put all my equipment back there without worrying about everyone seeing it.

I'm a fan of the rainbow sherbet.

I never graduated high school. I have my GED. And I'm set to graduate with my ADN in December. The only limits are the ones you set for youself. Good luck!

For 7 long years I toiled as a CNA in LTC. I cherished the nurses that took the time to help me turn or clean residents, and tried to be understanding when other couldn't or wouldn't help. When I became a nurse my most difficult adjustment was real...

Nope. Family and friends first.

Scrubs seems more accurate in my setting.

This is pretty tame compared with the other posts, but it's the grossest thing that's happened to me yet. A few months ago one of our residents had a peg tube removed. The site was still healing. She was on a pureed diet, but tended to sneak regula...

Hmmm... I was given a pen, hand sanitizer, lotion, a small candle, and a thank you. Also, we worked short too! But that is an everyday gift at our facility. Tuesday I had clinical at one of the local hospitals, and they invited us and the rest of my...

Does anyone know where I can find information about laws regulating staff to patient ratios in Iowa? Our facility is getting out of hand... I know I can't keep up with the load anymore. I want to say I had 34 residents under my care this weekend, a...

Have you already tried it, or are you nervous about your first stick?

And I'm pretty sure U of I's distance program is accelerated... http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/academic_programs/undergrad/rn-bsn/major-req.htm If you're in Omaha, UNMC has an accelerated program, too. I know it does... I've looked into it recently. ...

I think Grand View has an accelerated program. http://www.gvc.edu/aspx/audience/audience.aspx?pageid=158

Thank you kindly. So.... Unless I'm reading something wrong, there are no actual laws for staff to patient ratios in the hospital on in LTC. What a shame. Thanks again.

Boundaries...some people need 'em.

We weren't tested in school, either. And I've been to several hospitals for clinicals in the area. None have made me test. To be honest, I expected it and have been surprised it hasn't happened.

Just this weekend I was slapped by a resident with dementia at my facility while I was trying to give meds. She caught me just right against the ear - my head was ringing for at least an hour. Now, she has no clue what she's doing. Since I've been...

sorry - I meant for this to be bigger. But I'm sure you all still understand.

for the OP, I do not wish to seem cruel by making the following statement. However you do not seem to understand what we are saying and you seem to be taking it as a personal attack. Your inability to see what was wrong about getting residents und...

I am an LTC nurse. I have only been licensed since August 2007. But I was a CNA in LTC for 7 years before I took my boards. 2 things I can promise you: 1. Never would I dress anyone before 5 am, even during 3 am rounds. NEVER. In my opinion, ...

Thank you all so very much - I'm learning a lot by listening/reading.

Hello, everyone! I am thinking of moving to Omaha when I complete my RN, and it seems as though Alegent runs most of the hospitals there. Does anyone out thee work for them? How do you like it? Any advice would be very helpful. Thanks!

We have liquid dilantin that smells just like oranges.

I was a CNA for 7 years, and I enjoyed the patient care aspect of the job. But my body is trashed. Long hours, short staff, heavy lifting... My back is still sore most of the time, and both my knees and ankles are arthritic. I'm only in my early t...

This terrifies me. You know it will negatively affect care.