OldMareLPN

OldMareLPN

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  1. What do you bring to work?

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yesterday I was asked if I was going to work, or nursing school. I had my large bag and in it: med dictionary, drug guide, stethoscope, bp cuff, stationary supplies (scotch tape, colored dots,...

  2. Correctional/Nursing Associations

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Correctional

    I found American Correctional Association for Correctional Nurses. Does anyone belong to this organization? What others exist? I doubt it impact pay, but does it at least indicate professional...

  3. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Whoever invented scrubs? Whoever made the decision that nurses are to wear comic characters, sweet sayings, pastels and matching pens? I tried a 'nurse fannie pack'. It inserted itself into my body...

  4. My Favorite Pen Has Been Banned! Help!!!!

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Other than needing immediate withdrawal assistance from no longer being able to use my FAVORITE Pilot fine point gel ink pen on nursing notes, what do I do now? I bought a Zebra 301 ball point pen,...

  5. Jobs, No Jobs, Career Options

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it is the sections that I tend to look at (LPN, Private Duty, HomeCare), but I seem to be reading alot about there being no jobs for new nurses, that the new jobs you can get are pretty ucky...

  6. Old New Grad Offered Corrections Position

    OldMareLPN replied to LilMissPriss RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are considering corrections, please take a moment to go to youtube and look at all the videos you can find on corrections/nursing. I think this will give you a good overview. Also, look at...

  7. Nurses Notes(What do I write??)

    OldMareLPN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I suggest a book like MOSBY'S Surefire Documentation, How, What and When Nurses Need to Document. I have edition two and still reread it. You will develop your own style, until then make yourself...

  8. Im proud to be an LPN !

    OldMareLPN replied to Loveuandme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thoughts on the subject...... One of the free magazines you can subscribe free to (FloridaRN or something like it) had a cover last month proclaiming how some RN nurses are now getting in touch with...

  9. Smelly Body Wipes

    OldMareLPN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    A bit to the side of the topic but I had a interesting experience after a bed bath (not my bath but my patients). The complaint was made that I had done a poor job, that the patient continued to...

  10. What are the chances of being fired as a nurse?

    OldMareLPN replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fired as a nurse. But if it is because your patient care standards are higher than your bosses, or you refuse to take medical orders from a administrator, or you wont look the other way...

  11. Walking away from nursing after 8 months

    OldMareLPN replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take a deep breath. Read alot of the historical postings on this website, and you will find many people who will NEVER again work in a nursing home again. Join the crowd, don't take it personal and...

  12. First complaint against me...

    OldMareLPN replied to EMSnut45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "ALWAYS have what I call a "Plan B"-- a PRN or perdiem position in another hospital or with an agency." This should be engraved on the back of each nursing pin. What a great piece of advice, and one...

  13. Your most valuable book

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think I need a medsurg book. No such thing was required in LPN school. A text to research patient illnesses etc. in the field. I see that would probably run 200-300 bucks online. What book from...

  14. Can't take the hospital drama anymore...hospice for me?

    OldMareLPN replied to sparketteinok's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the factor you are looking for is autonomy. It might be a thought to include it when you rate employment offers. Homecare provides it, hospice may although there are a lot of players on each...

  15. Very overwhelmed and discouraged LPN student

    OldMareLPN replied to LoViNgLiFe2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Take your discouragement and remember it when you have the experience RN's you are working with don't have, and they come to you for the answer. Sure hospitals may not hire LPN's, but make a list of...

  16. Sex offenders

    OldMareLPN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In states that have civil commitments for sexual offenders, a person may hit the street free again up to seven years after their offense. At that time their age or disability status may qualify them...

  17. Resume Question - Include previous career employment?

    OldMareLPN replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Nursing

    " I worked in IT prior to going to school for nursing. " I worked in IT also (when DOS was king (:). You can play on your documentation skill, attention to detail and ability to learn, and being a...

  18. miserable at job

    OldMareLPN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    May I suggest that your problem is not unlike others who have ventured into LTC (me, too.). Your enthusiasm may make reality harder to see, i.e. that you are letting the employer put your license in...

  19. Hate/Love Relationship with Nursing

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have come to realize that I have a Hate/Love relationship with nursing. Being a LPN is all about the 30/20 problem. You can't put 30 pounds of po*p in a 20 pound bucket. Nursing in school was all...

  20. Hate/Love Relationship with Nursing

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    6 mos snf cna 6 mos hospice cna 6 mos alf 1.5 yr corrections Corrections is great, but just passing 300 meds a shift got tedious, and painful on my feet. Time for a

  21. Hate/Love Relationship with Nursing

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Two years ago, my instructor told me I was best suited for home health. Well I am finally going to follow her advice! I hope it approaches the satisfaction I felt working for hospice within a LPN...

  22. Hate/Love Relationship with Nursing

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    THANKS! I am so glad I am not the only

  23. Hate/Love Relationship with Nursing

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh pagandeva2000, thank you so much for response, I feel like I got a hug when I really needed it. Someone understands. Much, much thanks. Just gotta find the right

  24. Feast or Famine / Private Duty in South Fl.

    OldMareLPN replied to Palm Beach RN's topic in Private Duty

  25. CMA (covering my ***): What to do if clinic nurse refuses to see a patient?

    OldMareLPN replied to Murse901's topic in Correctional

    First it is not truly CMA. You are performing as a advocate for your patient, from me you get respect for that. You are correct in being aware of limiting your own liability in these situations. If...