jenn27

jenn27

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  1. orientation time for new hires

    jenn27 replied to gooblegobble's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Two days doesn't seem like very much time. I would be very upset by that comment, an hope it is not an example of more to come. I work at 26 bed icf. We get a day of paperwork and then 3 12 hour days...

  2. How do you handle clients that are too affectionate?

    jenn27 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    First see if they have a behavior plan or care plan to address the situation. I would try to redirect, example we have a res that grabs, he doesn't know better, but it is inappropriate so when he...

  3. I just wanna be a DNR

    jenn27 replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for

  4. Child with several disabilities

    jenn27 replied to lenoxs's topic in Psychiatric

    In addition, i don't see how taking this child from his parents and having him committed would be the best solution, in fact the idea very much upsets me! I am not saying there are not some children...

  5. Child with several disabilities

    jenn27 replied to lenoxs's topic in Psychiatric

    This doesn't sound like a cut and dry situation, I am sure there are a lot of factors we are not aware of. The child may need a one on one threw the day. Routine is very important. If the routine of...

  6. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    jenn27 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello Everyone. I've been an LPN since 2000. I work at an ICF with 26 mentally and physically disabled adults. I've been there 7 years. Mom of a toddler and hopefully more to come. Even if i don't...

  7. Exactly HOW addictive do you think Ambien is?

    jenn27 replied to justme1972's topic in Patient Medications

    Personally I was addicted to Ambien, but at the time i was battling depression after losing a loved one. At that time anything that made me feel good was

  8. Lpn Or Ma

    jenn27 replied to greggysmama's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Ohio, no LPNs are not being phased out. It is much easier to find a job and better pay for LPN than an MA in Ohio. Hospitals are cutting out LPN in my area but there are still alot of great...

  9. Child care and schedule

    jenn27 replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, I hope you can find a solution. I had to cut back to part time when my husband took a job, mandatory 6 days a week on afternoons. Soon he will be on swing. I'm lucky my DON now has 3 kids....

  10. My father died last Tuesday

    jenn27 replied to ohioln's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with

  11. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    jenn27 replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a lpn in Ohio. My hourly wage is good for my area, but there is no retirement, and lets just say I'm thankful for my husbands health insurance, right now if you have the insurance @ my work can...

  12. Do you wear rings at work?

    jenn27 replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I wear my wedding band and a watch. last time i wore a necklace it got ripped off. I do remember my nursing instructors preaching no jewelry. But i don't work in a hospital, we had some sickness going...

  13. Fellow RN died this morning.

    jenn27 replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. The family and friends are in my

  14. Am I required to report med errors?

    jenn27 replied to suewolfie08's topic in General Nursing

    ALL nurses make errors. it sounds like you monitored the pt and notified the MD. You should let your supervisor

  15. Can I really make a living with just my LVN license?

    jenn27 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    april&em I don't know where you live. I live in rural Ohio and aides here make what your saying, lpn in your area make. pumpkin1984 you can get on line and find the average salary of lpn in your...

  16. Need Advice - New Mom or Nurse or BOTH

    jenn27 replied to ame31's topic in General Nursing

    Its a personal choice. Some of the nurses I work with have 3 or more kids and work full time with no problem. Since my husband is mandated to work 6 days a week on afternoons, I choose to cut back to...

  17. Need Your Honest Opinions, Please !!

    jenn27 replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you luck. School may be hard there is not much mercy in clinical . once you have your license you can be a little more choosy. Good luck. I also agree liverpool jane try being an nurse aid...

  18. Assult and battery of staff

    jenn27 replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    If your patient knew what he was doing, then by all means call the police! And since when do you have to use vacation for workers comp. you have rights on that one

  19. Psych Nurses!!!

    jenn27 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    I work with MRDD. Most have underlying psych disorders. From brain injury, autism, cri du chat, and gen psychosis nos. My advice is everyone is different. just because 2 people have same diagnosis...

  20. pt vs staff abuse

    jenn27 replied to troubleatwork's topic in General Nursing

    I would consult a lawyer. There is probably not much you c an do about your present job, I doubt you would want to go back anyway. Hopefully you can protect your license. Where we work we have...

  21. How do I turn my brain off after work?

    jenn27 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    It will get better. Focus on things outside of work. Trust in the other nurses once they arrive and you leave its there responsibility and they are capable the same as you. Your not

  22. Am I too old to be going to school for BSN?

    jenn27 replied to ladyloca45's topic in General Nursing

    Of course your not to old. Think of how many years you have left to work. GO for

  23. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    jenn27 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am in northeast Ohio, work in ICF MR