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  1. "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    kythe replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you mean by this, but I have always been interested in fields that combine orthodox and alternative medicine. Just to offer a different perspective... I have spent much of my...

  2. Floating (sign of bad management?)

    kythe replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I consider it poor management if it is a repeated issue. I've worked in a LTC that regularly floats CNA's, even in the middle of shifts. It isn't uncommon for an overnight CNA to work 7p-3a on one...

  3. Choosing student loans?

    kythe posted a topic in General Students

    When I was in school a few years ago for my LPN, I had the usual subsidized and unsubsidized loans. This year when applying back, it turns out they have changed the lenders. I have a paper with 3...

  4. Activities for Confused Adults

    kythe replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People who are severely confused due to advanced dementia can be a different story, and may respond differently than we do. If someone doesn't want to fold towels, they shouldn't have to. But...

  5. H1N1 Vaccine?

    kythe replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    I would rather see the vaccine studied longer before it is released. I've never been one to just dive in head first with every new vaccine or medicine that promises miracle results. I just read this...

  6. Question for those who work the 11pm-7am shift

    kythe replied to NewestRN_OnTheBlock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations on making it through your shift. :) You are fortunate to have a supervisor with the time and patience to help you through. Yes, I've seen this. I also once knew a nurse who made up...

  7. Question for those who work the 11pm-7am shift

    kythe replied to NewestRN_OnTheBlock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I agree. This is part of why med errors are inevitable in this kind of work environment. Giving meds too early and pre-pouring are med errors, even if you don't do anything else wrong. Many...

  8. Question for those who work the 11pm-7am shift

    kythe replied to NewestRN_OnTheBlock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Personally, I would not work a shift where I was required to do a med pass for 60 patients that included 20 finger sticks. I know that doesn't really help you though, especially as a new grad where...

  9. Have you kept your nursing books once finished with school?

    kythe replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and I have more than an entire shelf on my bookshelf devoted to nursing related materials. I am an LPN returning to school this year, so I still need them. I found myself leaning heavily on my...

  10. I'm regretting passing up a job opportunity...

    kythe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am I just stupid or what? I work through an agency, and until the last few months things had been steady and I always had a stable income. But lately work has been more scarce and I am used to...

  11. I'm regretting passing up a job opportunity...

    kythe replied to kythe's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I went back in to talk about it with them this morning and the position has already been filled. However, maybe my first misgivings were right on. This child apparantly has been withdrawn from...

  12. Anybody take the Hesi exam? I need to get a good study guide, not a crappy one

    kythe replied to Chanta2's topic in General Students

    Chanta, how did it go? You haven't given us an update... Kayakgirl, I'm going back to finish the same ASN-RN program I started. I got my LPN after completing the first year, then life kicked in and...

  13. Partial vaccines and Mass vaccines

    kythe replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Are you referring to people who choose only certain vaccines and sign waivers for the others? People sometimes speak of being "partially vaccinated". I assume "mass" means the recommended schedule...

  14. LTC charting

    kythe replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    It may not be so much that things change, but your perspective is different as an aide. Aides do a lot more hands-on work, such as toileting and bathing. This allows them to develop more of a...

  15. LTC charting

    kythe replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked in a hospital, so I can't compare the amount of charting. Most facilities I have been in still have paper charts. What caught my attention is that you said you would love to "get...

  16. Why would a facility over-hire nurses?

    kythe replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    You mentioned they are "hiring so many nurses, and cutting everyone's hours". I work through an agency, and I've noticed many facilities are hiring an abundance of part time nurses. This way, they...

  17. Anybody take the Hesi exam? I need to get a good study guide, not a crappy one

    kythe replied to Chanta2's topic in General Students

    Just an update... I took the HESI my second time, and the final time allowed by this school for re-entrance. I passed with a score of 1021, well above the 850 required for entrance into the program....

  18. 50 yr old LPN in LTC

    kythe replied to Lutie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The 7-3 schedule seems really ideal, that is often the shift people are vying for in LTC. I disagree about working per diem to get you feet wet. I tend to think it should be the other way around....

  19. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    kythe replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One thing you need to watch out for with the particularly high paying jobs is what your work environment will be like. Some facilities pay well because it is the only way to retain employees because...

  20. Is it late for me?

    kythe replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like how I felt a few weeks ago. I was very sedentary as a child, but as a teen I started working out regularly at a gym, doing aerobics, and bike riding. Then after my first child was...

  21. Long term care or clinic job?

    kythe replied to shine123's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go with the clinic also. It's not just the normal hours, there is a lot less job stress in a clinic. I've done both, and LTC does mean good money. It also means having more patients than you...

  22. Anybody take the Hesi exam? I need to get a good study guide, not a crappy one

    kythe replied to Chanta2's topic in General Students

    Well, I took the test today and didn't pass. Fortunately, this school allows the test to be taken twice, so I can go back in about a month and try again. The nursing program director said I did...

  23. One year in, yet still making errors -- stupid ones!

    kythe replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Not to excuse mistakes, but sometimes I think other people make us feel worse for our errors than what it's worth. I've been an LPN for 2 years now so you'd think I have the hang of it (ha!), but...

  24. Anybody take the Hesi exam? I need to get a good study guide, not a crappy one

    kythe replied to Chanta2's topic in General Students

    Heh, I haven't even posted here for months but I just came on the board here to ask the exact same question. I've been an LPN for 2 years now and have applied to an RN program. I have been accepted...

  25. Yes, I work full time!

    kythe replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a single mom and in this day and age I rarely hear anything negative about it. However, I actually have been told that I have no right to complain about my financial situation since I put myself...