joprasklpn

joprasklpn

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  1. Assisting CNA's/not able to do my own work

    joprasklpn replied to hollyjolly's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I really know what you mean. I now do peds homecare because LTC just about drove me insane after awhile. I also worked nights and was expected to help the aides when they were short. I think it...

  2. LTC Resident w/ OCD

    joprasklpn replied to abooker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would notify the DON and the dr. about what is being observed during her routine care and try and implement a plan of treatment for her before she gets very depressed. Sounds like she is having...

  3. VERY frustrated...

    joprasklpn replied to ejsmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Someone in management needs to have a sit down with these people and talk about, As thecommuter stated above, other options for the residents care. Maybe they should hire private duty or take the...

  4. Insight Dialogues: What Would You Do?

    joprasklpn replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I would think he could smoke his cig. first. Pee pants won't kill him and why agitate

  5. puzzled

    joprasklpn replied to smoosie_07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    probably to get a baseline. (but I am not sure about

  6. finding your niche with home health

    joprasklpn replied to remched's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work peds home health for about 4 years now and you do get bounced around alot. The families can always be a challenge and the home environment is not always ideal. I get pulled from one case and...

  7. nursing assesments

    joprasklpn replied to carlolpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We follow doctors orders and generally do our own assessment and follow through with plan of care and ordered treatments. In long term care the RN usually only did assessments on emergency situations...

  8. CNA troubles

    joprasklpn replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think alot of LTC facilities are so desperate for any kind of help that they overlook things sometimes. I was a CNA for awhile before becoming a nurse and I know it is a demanding job. That still is...

  9. J/G tube

    joprasklpn replied to cgbrn1962's topic in General Nursing

    If the doctor has made an order not to use the tube then you shouldn't use it at all wether or not anyone thinks it is

  10. Adult Day Care

    joprasklpn replied to wooosp's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never worked in one, but did observe one during nursing school. They gave meds and had people with feeding tubes. I also saw them cooking for the people and toileting them. It reminded me of LTC...

  11. What nurse role/skill did you once fear, but now enjoy?

    joprasklpn replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    pediatric trach and vent care. now its like second nature and I actually like going to

  12. PRN nurses-need your advice!

    joprasklpn replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think it would be a big risk to dump long term benefits if you are not 100% sure you will always get the 3 days per week. I don't know if alot of nurses will jump to PRN who may not need the medical...

  13. Passing meds you did not pull.

    joprasklpn replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    the nurse who pours the meds needs to administer them and document it. I can remember orienting in LTC with one cart and two nurses and what we did is take turns. She would pour and document her meds...

  14. Future Nursing Student...only interested in peds...realistic?

    joprasklpn replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pediatric

    Pediatric home care is in big demand around my area. I work a couple different cases a week with mostly 6month-3year olds with trachs, vents and various feeding tubes. It's very rewarding and the...

  15. Is it typical to have 60 pts. at night?

    joprasklpn replied to hollyjolly's topic in Agency Nurses

    When i worked night shift at a certain facility they did have patient loads like this and I really had to run around alot and god forbid somebody would fall or have an emergency. We had 3 aides and 1...

  16. I hate nursing....

    joprasklpn replied to les70808's topic in General Nursing

    don't give up yet. There are so many options out there. How about working for an agency that handles pediatric patients. You would have one patient to care for and be a little less stressed

  17. I'm sick to my eyeballs of incompetent agency nurses.

    joprasklpn replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    i worked LTC for an agency, but for a short time because staff nurses tended to not want to help me in anyway. I just think the bottom line is patient care and safety and if anyone agency or staff has...