Isitpossible

Isitpossible LPN, LVN

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  1. Comparing A Nurses' Salary

    Isitpossible replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    New nurse BSN philly area: $46, 000 (64hr

  2. 1st RN job, nursing home, 17-24 pts night shift,could use support

    Isitpossible replied to blinky's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Took 3 hours for me to pass 9/10pm meds on this set, other sets[17-24 pts] was about 2 hours, on my own. OP: i feel your pain, i too am a NEW RN in LTC... just the other day I worked the post acute...

  3. First med error

    Isitpossible replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I made a med error with coumadin - I did not give the med. I realized my error, and went to the DON... she looked at me said, "okay so what do you want, me to beat you up more than you already have?"...

  4. Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

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

    I applied online, followed up with emails, went to open houses for seasoned nurses. Though I didnt get that particular job, I was called the very next week by the same company at another facility. I...

  5. All you wonderful LPN's

    Isitpossible replied to proud nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNS ROCK!! ... Im a new RN, and the LPNs are so knowledgeable and very helpful to me w/out putting me down...they are very encouraging...(sometimes more than the

  6. Trying to rearrange/prioritze my schedule each night

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Hello all, New grad in LTC... each night after work I go home and try to re-arrange my schedule in an effort to complete all the things that need to be done in an 8 hour period. I feel like it's just...

  7. Super excited - Just offered a psych position!!!!

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello all!! New grad, and was offered a psych position (part time-weekends).. I am very excited about the opporunity!! I have a full time position working in long term care as well. During the...

  8. Trying to rearrange/prioritze my schedule each night

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Esme: Thank

  9. LTC Orientation...rough start

    Isitpossible replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Doing skilled nursing in a nursing home a.k.a Medicare wards/Post-acute is like signing a death warrant for your nursing career. Why is

  10. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    Isitpossible replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP: sorry to hear you lost your job..your facility seems to lack support & understanding of the new nurse. i too am a new grad, but lets be honest, from the time we graduate school to landing our...

  11. Trying to rearrange/prioritze my schedule each night

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    thanks for the responses: when i arrive on shift, I count narcs/get report. then i walk to all rooms for quick check, next is looking over medications that need to be re-ordered... if low, fax orders...

  12. Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    Isitpossible replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with Factorviia!! The LPNS where I work are phenemonal and I learn sooo much from them!! I think no matter what level you are people just have to say something negative and put others down......

  13. Am I asking for too much

    Isitpossible replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To the OP: I hope your MIL is doing better now and the situation is more comfortable for her. I am a RN (new) in a LTC. I really wish I had the time to devote to my patients but its simply not...

  14. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

    Isitpossible replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    eight

  15. Do you know of any facility in PA that hires without license?

    Isitpossible replied to lorpu 2012's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    unfortunately no... can barely get a job WITH a

  16. Funny things our patients say

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i was at the med cart crushing medications... one of my patients w/Alzheimers was sitting by the med cart which is her norm... as im crushing the med its a bit noisy from the constant banging......

  17. Loving my new LTC job!

    Isitpossible replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thats great! im a new grad too, and working in LTC... i really do enjoy my job!!! i wish i could be a little faster though, im hoping with experience that will happen... but im happy in

  18. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    Isitpossible replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Apparently CNA's have it so easy and our job is 100% stress free according to some Nurses that I work with As a new RN, i really dont think the CNA's job is easy. Any job which requires care of sick...

  19. Wounds in LTC

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    please help... i have several pts in a long term care facility who are obese, and a myriad of other health problems MS, HTN, renal failure, A-fib ect.... they lay in bed literally all day... and have...

  20. Terrified and Humiliated New Grad in LTC

    Isitpossible replied to Super Ultra's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    superultra! dont you dare for one second that the problem is you-- i too am a NEW grad in a LTC.. i am receiving FIVE weeks of orientation...five weeks i repeat... two days is ludricous, and like...

  21. Borrowing medication from different patients

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    nascar, thats the problem... the DON must be aware of this, as the Nurse Educator told me its legal to

  22. Borrowing medication from different patients

    Isitpossible replied to Isitpossible's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    thanks everyone..it seemed to violate the Five Rights, with the very first being RIGHT PATIENT... ajacob, that was an issue just last week... nurse gave last narc --- NONE left, and wrote zero......

  23. New grad LTC

    Isitpossible posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    new grad LTC, so far I really do like it... not all perfect, but what job is? my questions especially to the DONS & ADONS, what documenation are you looking for in a progress notes? any...

  24. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2012

    Isitpossible replied to gouranga's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Lala Potential LPN: La Salle University :

  25. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2012

    Isitpossible replied to gouranga's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    lostinthesauce: sorry i took this long to respond..in terms of you getting prepared for 304&307, you dont really have to do anything...honestly take the summer to enjoy yourself b/c once you start...