CaroleN199

CaroleN199 specializes in geriatrics and psychiatric.

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1. MRSA - hospital stay ?

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

   I am confused somewhat too. I am colonized because I am a nurse and working around MRSA day in and day out. Now, I am testing positive and in a hospital setting was treated like a very dangerous...

2. MRSA - hospital stay ?

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

   I just googled and found out what I needed to know..... nares are swipped every few week till negative.. so, this shall pass. I am truly lucky my immune system is strong. I will always, always...

3. I Have to Find Another Job ......

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am so grateful and lucky that this forum is here to provide me with an outlet for my needed emotional support. This is so needed for us nurses for giving an unbiased opinion and some directional...

4. I Have to Find Another Job ......

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Yes, resident was receiving humalog - fast acting - 5 units pre breakfast, 6 lunch, 5 dinner and 2 hs. 8:30/9:30 PM The DON on call at this ALF is an LPN. No RN here and I should have called the dr...

5. I Have to Find Another Job ......

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thank you for the advice. Yes, I do know for sure NEVER EVER give any medication without a doctors VTO or script if not on the MAR per physician's orders. This certainly is a lesson learned. With...

6. Input Requested about going for RN ....

   CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thank you so much Ms. Deva for all your special encouragement! :) Could you pease explain what per diem assignments are ? And... do they pay as much as a full time job? Or is the only perc missing the...