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  1. Rocephin Question

    MisMatch replied to janat's topic in General Nursing

    I gave my first injection of rocephin a couple of days ago. It was mixed with lidocane. Person never even flinched, but then they are comatose. I appreciate reading this thread before I give it to...

  2. Night-shift workers, do you think you could successful work days?

    MisMatch replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have worked all 3 shifts, but am a true night shifter and have no intention of changing to days. Never had any of the day shifters in my place work a night shift, but I have stayed over and worked...

  3. Lpn grad looking any job in york ,pa

    MisMatch replied to seasons's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Some of the LTC in the area are: Manor Care, Lutheran Social Services, Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehab, Colonial Manor. These are all in close proximity to Dallastown and usually hire new

  4. Cough Syrup via PEG Tube

    MisMatch posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a fairly new LPN working in LTC. Several residents who are NPO have orders for cough syrup to be given via PEG tube for coughs. The cause of the cough varies with each resident. How does cough...

  5. Cough Syrup via PEG Tube

    MisMatch replied to MisMatch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the information. Most of the residents get either guaifenesin or guaifenesin with dextromethorphan. I understand how the dextromethorphan can work systemically when given via PEG...

  6. I work at a great facility.......?

    MisMatch replied to randomlymade88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LTC facility I work at has ~350 residents on 5 floors. I work on the respiratory floor, and 1 hall is dedicated to vent/trach patients. It hasn't been a problem because there is a respiratory...

  7. To digitally disempact or not?

    MisMatch replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a nursing home which allows us to digitally disempact. My experience has been that nursing homes are bowel obsessed. Residents are all on bowel meds, each BM is recorded, reports generated...

  8. Night Shift Advice

    MisMatch replied to MeTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will echo what super RN & coolpeach said. Overall, "true" nightshifters (those who work nights by choice rather than necessity) are a different breed. There is a skeletal staff so we learn to...

  9. Primary household earner?

    MisMatch replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    It's me and my golden retriever, so yes, I am the

  10. Slow at everything?????

    MisMatch replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I highly recommend going to the learning center of your school. Everyone learns differently. They may be able to help you find the best way for you to learn. Some people are visual learners, others...

  11. Should I jump into an ADN program without any prior experience?

    MisMatch replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    If your desire is to go into nursing and you need or are able to work, I would highly recommend working as a CNA while in school. First, it will give you valuable experience working in the health...

  12. Midnight shift

    MisMatch replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another thing I like about night shift is there are fewer "rules" to follow (not that I follow the "rules"). Meals are whatever I am in the mood to eat. When I get up at 9pm, sometimes I eat a bowl...

  13. Midnight shift

    MisMatch replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Personally, I love night shift, but I have always been a night owl. I agree with the above, that you will either love it or hate it and that people tend to be more laid back on night shift. Because...

  14. when to take the N-Clex

    MisMatch replied to beatrice1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! I took my NCLEX as soon as I could (graduated in mid-December, took test early January). This way everything was fresh in my mind. I studied using the...

  15. Any overnight nurses?

    MisMatch replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    I usually go to bed between 12-1 PM and get up between 8-9 PM. It helps that it's just me and my dog - who is use to my schedule, since that is all she's ever

  16. Confused on Charting in LTC

    MisMatch replied to lyric65's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a night shift nurse, I agree charting can get monotonous. I am requires to chart on anyone on medicare, abx, new admits, hospital returns and more. 1: For skilled residents, my typical note would...

  17. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    MisMatch replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    I began my nursing education at the age of 50, became an LPN (with most prereqs for RN done) at 52, am now 54, finished RN prereqs and planning to continue on to RN next year. I agree with previous...

  18. LTC Nurses Bottom of the Barrel

    MisMatch replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To the OP: Excellent post! Despite the bad rap LTC nurses have, you realize the skills it takes to do the job well. I, too, am a fairly new grad (12/08) working in LTC and couldn't agree more. We...

  19. medication time regulations

    MisMatch replied to KittykeeperRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in PA also, in LTC. We go by the 1 hour before/after timeframe. With a PRN med, if it is q4H, we can't give it closer than 4 hours apart, ie: if it was given at 0100, we can't give another...

  20. How much is health ins coverage as an LPN?

    MisMatch replied to Anne36's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work for a county run LTC facility and pay $36.00 every two weeks for single coverage. This includes medical, dental, prescription and optical. Not sure what the rate is for family, certainly just...

  21. Where was your first LPN job????

    MisMatch replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Live in south central PA, graduated 12/08, worked as NA in ALF while in school, moved right to the SNF (same company/campus) once I passed the NCLEX in 1/09. My position was part time, no benefits...

  22. took nclex yesterday...

    MisMatch replied to ANITASOON2BLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've talked to many, many people who had it shut off at 80some questions - ALL of them (me included) passed. Think positive! Tomorrow may you be

  23. Drug seekers

    MisMatch replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    What gets to me is often it is us hard working, honest, taxpaying citizens that are paying for their drug habit. How many of them are hard working & honest vs. the ones spending tax dollars...

  24. Night Shift Schedules...how does yours work?

    MisMatch replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Like you, our schedule is crazy and random - 2,3 or 4 nights on, 1 off. The only thing I can count on is having every other weekend off (Fri & Sat nights). I love working night shift, but hate...

  25. What was your LPN starting salary????

    MisMatch replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you don't mind me asking, where was this in Lancaster? I'm close by and prefer 2nd/3rd