SunbabiLPN

SunbabiLPN

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  1. What to do???

    SunbabiLPN replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't be so quick to turn it over to the DON. You will have to learn how to deal with this at some point in your career so why not now?! One thing I have always liked to do to get a "difficult" CNA to...

  2. would you apply for this job?

    SunbabiLPN replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could have the nurse take out your narcotics for you so that you would not be in the narc drawer at all. It's all about communicating with the nurse your working with. Im sure she doesn't feel...

  3. asking all nurse supervisors...

    SunbabiLPN replied to enchantedpixie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think to supervise anyone you have to be familiar with their job duties which is really hard to know unless you have lived the daily LTC life for awhile. There are many shortcuts that we have to...

  4. Agency jobs???

    SunbabiLPN replied to Devie06's topic in General Nursing

    Many agencies are now offering full benefits. I have always made more than the staff nurse, in fact, one of the downsides of working agency is you are more than likely going to get the hardest...

  5. Only wanting one area of nursing?

    SunbabiLPN replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

    I've been a LPN for 9 years and my favorite place to be is among the elderly. Usually my full time job is in a long term care or short term rehab facility but I also keep a variety of part time or PRN...

  6. It's Official!!

    SunbabiLPN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!!!:monkeydance:

  7. How desperate can I be??? Cause I am.

    SunbabiLPN replied to luckie's topic in General Nursing

    You can also look into agencies in your area that do PRN work for correctional institutions. This way you can get your feet wet and see how you like it before jumping into a permanent position. I did...

  8. Does it sound like i got the job?

    SunbabiLPN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Don't quote me but I'd say yes you got the job!

  9. Ga senate bill 187 was passed today!!

    SunbabiLPN replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! Does this mean they will accept distance learning programs

  10. new orders at end of shift

    SunbabiLPN replied to august07's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on how I feel and how my night went. If I am exhausted and I just cant do one more thing I will tell the oncoming nurse. If I still have energy left I will do them. If it's something...

  11. Gving all the meds all at once?

    SunbabiLPN replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    I remember all too well what it was like to be a new nurse in LTC. I was also an agency nurse so I always was assigned the worst halls. It takes time to learn how to manage your time efficiently it...

  12. How do you deal with all the bickering and backstabbing at work?

    SunbabiLPN replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    I keep to myself and only form bonds with others that are like myself. I stay so busy that I am away from the nurses station where everyone is congregating to talk about others. If someone is talking...

  13. Gving all the meds all at once?

    SunbabiLPN replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    Let's say the patient is a alzheimer patient and she will only take her meds disguised in food. Then you cant come in and give them at 9pm because she wont take them. Another example is when a patient...

  14. I just applied to Excelsior! GULP!

    SunbabiLPN replied to rrt_thats_me's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied yesterday too!!! I know what your feeling believe me haha! I'm excited but confused at the same time. They are evaluating my transcripts now and say it will take up to 2 weeks. So now I...

  15. Do you get paid enough for what you do?

    SunbabiLPN replied to lil' girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The work we do is priceless. I am happy with what I get paid but realistically who wouldnt want

  16. LVN to BSN?

    SunbabiLPN replied to nurseulove's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have looked into Excelsior for a few months now. I signed up yesterday and now they are evaluating my credits from the LPN program to see what classes I can eliminate. It will take about 2 weeks. I...

  17. Eww white uniforms??

    SunbabiLPN replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    We have to wear all white where I work. I love all the cute colorful scrubs but I must admit the all white uniforms do look more

  18. Twas The Night Before Christmas (poem) - A Nursing Version

    SunbabiLPN replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    That's cute! Thanks for

  19. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    SunbabiLPN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    It's wonderful to have a plan and I commend you for it. Just remember to always expect the unexpected. Life is full of suprises when we least expect

  20. i passed nclex-pn

    SunbabiLPN replied to angelscent87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congratulations!!!!:balloons::biggringi:biere:

  21. I Passed !!!!!!!

    SunbabiLPN replied to Kelly93084's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!!!!!!:balloons:

  22. Whats wrong with Ltc facilities??(vent)

    SunbabiLPN replied to natkoz1982's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being a CNA is what you make of it. Many residents dont have family that come and visit. Therefore the staff at the nursing home become their "family". When I was a CNA I always looked beyond the hard...

  23. LPN in trouble......

    SunbabiLPN replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on your new job. I hope everything works out for you. If there was any question about what a CNA can or cannot do I would err on the side of caution and do it myself. Make sure you read the...

  24. Do other LVN's agree with me?

    SunbabiLPN replied to eastxlvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i agree with leading by example. i have seen several nurses through the years get mad when they are asked to do personal care on a patient. i think alot of them forget that we are there to take care...