DorothyAnn0403

DorothyAnn0403

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  1. How much SHOULD I make?

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in southern New Hampshire, and the snow here is bad enough, i can't imagine going up to Maine! I've had to dig out down here enough. The averages might be thrown off around here, i'm a new grad...

  2. Restraints

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and we have 2 "restraints" in use, as considered by our state, out of our 150 beds. Our two lovely ladies have little seat belts on their wheel chairs, because they have a tendency to...

  3. Interesting Salary data at SalaryList.com

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to ron2009's topic in General Nursing

    Seems low to me, since i'm graduating LPN school next week, and new grad LPN's in my area make

  4. Depo-Provera IM

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I get the Depo shot as well. In reference to the above poster, I think you're getting the SubQ type of Depo. That one goes in the abdomen. The IM type of Depo I personally get it in the deltoid. I...

  5. Ran to my first code alone...

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to WWRN's topic in General Nursing

    The SAME exact thing happened to me last night. Luckily i remembered from report that the woman had become "care and comfort." Clicking in my head was that Full Code and Care and Comfort don't go...

  6. Do you do walking rounds?

    DorothyAnn0403 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm posting this in general discussion too, i'm working with my supervisor for the best way to do walking rounds on 11-7 with the previous and oncoming shifts. I would like to know if you do walking...

  7. Do your LNAs/CNAs do walking rounds?

    DorothyAnn0403 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this in the LNA forum too, i'm working with my supervisor for the best way to do walking rounds on 11-7 with the previous and oncoming shifts. I would like to know if your LNAs do walking...

  8. crock shoes.

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm torn on this. I see the need for comort for Nurses who are on their feet all day, but i'm against this whole thing with holes in your shoes. I've seen it happen at my work, people get peed on or...

  9. Am I Crazy?

    DorothyAnn0403 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question. So currently, I'm an LNA and am in nursing school for my LPN. I work overnights to pay my way through. Now i do the best i absolutely can and my first and foremost concern is the...

  10. A&P II Summer 2008

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to Sunset87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start APII on June 2nd until July 3rd. 2 days a week for 5 hours ontop of my Practical Nursing lecture and clinical 3 other days a week. I tried a "Hybrid" in the spring, but i just couldn't handle...

  11. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just an LNA, and in LPN school, but I've got a few things too. 1. Just because you're an LPN doesn't mean you're better than the rest of us and don't have to toilet people. Also, it's EVRYONE'S...

  12. How do you find a job as a CNA w/ no experience?

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to kbebout08's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that you've really got to work in LTC first. They're the most willing to train new aides. I know that i really wanted to work in a hospital first but i just couldn't find one that would...

  13. Getting into Prison Nursing

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to rBRAR's topic in General Nursing

    I figure I'll answer that question long w/ the OP because i was just talking with my coworkers here and someone asked me the same question. I didn't even have to think, my reflex response was... I...

  14. Gotta good "poop" story? I do.

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a good one, i was very upset when my coworker told me the next night that i missed this. I was almost in tears over the story, let alone if i had actually been there. I work in LTC on 11-7...

  15. Starting "Boot Camp"- Question ???

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to *Scrubs*'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN school is what you make of it. I work full time alongside classes, and i still have time to go see a movie with my boyfriend or go out to dinner with my parents. Granted I'm tired sometimes, but i...

  16. doing rounds on 11-7

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    I also forgot to add, about gtting people dressed. I've tried to address this with the DON at my facility, but nothing has been done. We are assigned the "heavy" residents to get up, i've been told...

  17. doing rounds on 11-7

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    We do rounds in pairs, 4 LNAs on my unit. We try to do it discreetly and quietly, but sometimes, working with someone that you enjoy working with, it's hard. Especially if your residents that you're...

  18. What Med-Surg Textbook do you use at your school?

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to RN 2 B's topic in General Nursing

    My school uses

  19. Conflicting requirement for NCLEX Test! Please Help

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to megan_student's topic in General Nursing

    this is how my school does it, and i've heard several others do it as well, for those of us that want to take the nclex right after graduation. you send all of this in 120 days prior - * a completed...

  20. Starting LPN program Monday!!

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to CryssieGRN2019's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm 4 months into my LPN program, and I LOVE it. Everyone says it's gonna be hard, and they're right, it is hard. And right now I have NO life. (I work full time nights, and go to class mornings.) But...

  21. Night Shift and Nausea?

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing

    I find when i drink coffee at night, when i come into work at 11. (I work 11-7a) I do feel pretty yucky come 3am. And that's the time that i need another coffee! Figures right? I try to avoid the...

  22. Advice RE: L&D vs. NC

    DorothyAnn0403 replied to lilac_tree's topic in Ob/Gyn

    From what i read, it sounds like the NICU would be the better option for you, because they are more than willing to help you further your education, and it seems that that was you plan before you even...