Isitpossible

Isitpossible LPN, LVN

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  1. New Psych position - please help need ideas

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, New nurse finally got a psych position that I desperately wanted. I will be working in general psych on an adult floor.. I am only hired every other weekend, but I would love to try and...

  2. New Psych position - please help need ideas

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    katielea! thanks so

  3. Possible TIA or effects of medications?

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Resident was acting different than normal. Speech was barely audible, unable to swallow meds (never a problem before), pocket food in the mouth, stated he felt dizzy, very lethargic... took VS and...

  4. Possible TIA or effects of medications?

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanksk all: im sorry i forgot to mention that he had all labs drawn, lithium level included, and everything was normal... i guess that was another reason for not sending him out... and he's young,...

  5. Interns takes credit for my idea!! so unfair sometimess

    Isitpossible replied to willowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you might not get immediate recognition, but more importantly that intern will learn to RESPECT nurses in their future practices... so thank

  6. Possible TIA or effects of medications?

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    my facility does not encourage sending residents to the hospital... stat or otherwise... ($$$$) as a new nurse i did make supervisor aware

  7. RAWR! NCLEX RAWR!

    Isitpossible replied to okredrobot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    did you make sure your status said "delivery

  8. Dropped pills

    Isitpossible replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Wooh!! I cant stop laughing... too funny.... but on the serious side, if you want to document a quick note it cant hurt, but I guess that would be up to the individual

  9. Change of Shift Report in LTC

    Isitpossible replied to gmweatherill's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    in LTC: if patients take meds whole or crushed, dx, treatments, new orders, basic mood of the day,

  10. CNA's who spend their time talking to each other in the hallway

    Isitpossible replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I noticed at my facility there are are several CNAS who often have time to just talk. But to be truthful, there are some nurses who sit at the desk and talk with them for 2hours straight!! I dont...

  11. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    Isitpossible replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    only 4hrs?????? that simply ludicrous... im barely doing it in

  12. Has anyone heard of getting fired in LTC because of overtime?

    Isitpossible replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hey blackcat! new in LTC too, and management REALLy frowns at the overtime in my facilty as well!! i have seen nurses clock up then come back up and do last minute work which usually takes 1/2 hour...

  13. So glad to find allnurses.com

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LaLaJJB: that was hilarious!! thanks for the laugh... I just came home from a loong day at work, and that laughter felt great!! thanks for sharing.

  14. So glad to find allnurses.com

    Isitpossible posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new nurse I feel completely inept and incompetent at times (which everyone says is normal) . I am very happy to find this forum for us newbies , b/c we need the support of one another!! I...

  15. New Nurse-HHA Supervisor Visit?

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello all! Can someone please help me.. I'm a new nurse and recently interviewed for a position with a Home Health Care Agency. The position requires home visits to assess family needs, and "open"...

  16. Skilled Notes

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCod!!! thank you soo much... sorry the late "thank

  17. Why am I not getting call backs?

    Isitpossible replied to cradlehold's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    new grads cant find work, seasoned nurses cant find work..... i really think its the

  18. Not doing what I was hired for

    Isitpossible replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Not worrying about having to wake up at the crack of dawn to do paperwork or going to roach infested homes of dirty people who can't take care of themselves and no one else wants to see. I think the...

  19. Do you have to always call for abnormal labs?

    Isitpossible replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks everyone, and i called at 6pm, so definitely not late in the evening... I documented in my notes exactly what the doctor said... and yes i see the point of albumin level low not causing...

  20. Do you have to always call for abnormal labs?

    Isitpossible replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i was very glad to see this post... i phonde a doc recently to report albumin level that was a 9, normal range (18-45)... doctor was LIVID and told me in no uncertain terms dont call her for this...

  21. Re-thinking LTC

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks so much blackcat!! and i hope you find a position that suits your needs as

  22. Re-thinking LTC

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My enthusiam is truly waning in LTC. No matter what I do, I feel there is not enough time to get everything done. My nurse educator never says hello to me when she comes up to the floor (but speaks...

  23. Re-thinking LTC

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes but being a new grad is a little tougher b/c we have to stop and ask questions, and make sure were doing things correctly... i havent been in clinical in over 6 months, so i need help/refreshing...

  24. Re-thinking LTC

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yeah hurry rush all day long to a new grad is rough!! but i also understand what your saying...need a steady

  25. The Little Things....

    Isitpossible replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    that was so sweet... one of the CNA's i work with always tells me that I'm a great RN, and she loves working with me... (im new)... Im happy that she feels this way, but I cant figure out for the life...