deedee1245

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1. Liquids are driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   deedee1245 replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Cough meds, most are 2.5 to 5ml's at a time, q4-6 hrs,

2. Liquids are driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   deedee1245 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I just started a new job, one week ago. I had 4 days orientation, 2 on 1 hall, 1 each on 2 other halls. Did not do any narc counts. Had a hall on my 5th day by myself, when counting off on liquid...

3. Badddddddddddddd week....

   deedee1245 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   You should not be fired if you are allowed to press charges along with the state. But what do I know, my husband wa sick, and I asked for FMLA, but didn't get it. The facility was too short of...

4. "Missing" narcotic please read need help!!!

   deedee1245 replied to justwannabanurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   The facility I work in has a 2 signature policy for narcs. Two nurses check the order, count the pills in the card, and both sign for the meds. It takes a little time, but you have covered yourself....

5. Backstabbing in LTC

   deedee1245 replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Could someone give me a few pointers on other jobs. I'm in Tn and most of the Physician's offices hire MA's. There isn't a prison close either. I'm at my wit's end. Last night I was told I had to...

6. Backstabbing in LTC

   deedee1245 replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thanks to all who have replied. The general consensus seems to be move on. I was a hairdresser for 30 years prior to becoming a nurse and never in those years did I have the problems with...

7. Backstabbing in LTC

   deedee1245 replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   So is quitting my only

8. Backstabbing in LTC

   deedee1245 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Are all LTC facilities like the one I work in? I have a pressing problem at my workplace. A couple of weeks ago, all nurses on one rotation were moved around. It did not bother me, I explained when...

9. I yelled at another nurse.

   deedee1245 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   Wish I could let off a little steam to 2 nurses who try to out "super nurse" each other and drag me into their little power struggles. When there is a question about something the opposite ratation...

10. How long did you stay at your first job and would you stay at mine?

    deedee1245 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I stayed @ my first job 8 mos and 3 weeks. I left for personal reasons I will never work in LTC in a facility in my home county or town again. I found another job within 1 week of leaving, getting...

11. I don't feel like I'll ever know enough

    deedee1245 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    My problem is no one wants to help. They think @ my age,50, I should know what to do. When I do know, I get pushed away. We had a code a few weeks ago and the other two on duty with me literally...

12. Rethinking my career choice

    deedee1245 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in LTC in a small town. Capacity at the facility is 132. We run three shifts, and no shift gets along with the others. I thought the 11-7 shift was working well together until this week. Most...

13. LPN Jobs for New Older Nurse?

    deedee1245 replied to ParadiseFound101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My problem with being a new nurse @ fifty is I'm already beginning to feel burned out, after only 5 months on the job. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get a handle on

14. Starting my 1st job as LPN in LTC in 2days

    deedee1245 replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started my career in LTC 5 months ago. I didn't get enough orientation due to a shortage of available nurses @ the facility. Six days and I was put on the floor alone, I am still having some...