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    Nursing home (random thought)

    chevyv replied to Orenda's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure many of us will be residents someday. I'm also sure that unless management increases staffing then the trend you see will continue, unfortunately. I'm a relatively new lpn in ltc and can't...
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    opinions please

    chevyv replied to Bren75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would wait. I'm a lpn currently and here in wi it's not that easy to find a job as a lpn. If you decide to go the pn route, make sure there are lots of jobs out there for lpns. Time goes by...
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    On what could of happened

    chevyv replied to bthsp's topic in LPN to RN

    I guess I'm not understanding the post....... You took a bs which results you didn't trust. You reported the results and was told to retake it. You start to retake it and your instructor flies in...
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    How do you get experience if no one will hire you?

    chevyv replied to sports2245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just keep applying! I had the same problem and it took me so long to land a job that I would have liked to have turned down (long drive, tons of residents, no support...). Don't give up! Good luck...
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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

    chevyv replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great! How about a
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    chevyv replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you've been there for 6yrs, I think you've gained all the experience you can from that place. I'm in WI and lucky to have a job, as most of us are right now. I too have 28 residents and some that...
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    The Nervous System Game Ideas???

    chevyv replied to Holly5477's topic in General Students

    We had to do games for one of our classes too. I hate that part! I did a crossword puzzle for my game. I actually went online and purchased crossword weaver because I was so desperate at that...
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    questions on versed usage

    chevyv replied to J.R.theR.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    For me personally, I think it depends on the circumstances surrounding the use of versed. I was in an accident and lost my toes on one foot along with damage to the joint and other stuff. They were...
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    Advicee.

    chevyv replied to JMMagana18's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the students I'm with are planning on continuing on. Some want to go for NP, others for anesthesia, and many have a goal of Masters and then figuring out if they want to teach or specialize....
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    Prejudiced Professor

    chevyv replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Students

    I think it's vital to know how to assess everyone. There may not be many African Americans where your school is, but you should know what youre looking for. For your own teaching, ask here or google...
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    Did Chest Compressions Yesterday

    chevyv posted a topic in General Students

    I'm finishing my last semester and was assigned ICU for 8 hr off site experience. Simply means my instructor isn't around and I'm basically shadowing a nurse. A code was called from ER and a nurse...
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    Do You Wear Gloves When...

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I have a hard time finding gloves at work that fit well. They just don't like to stock small gloves! I would be picking pills up off the floor and wasting soooooo much! Not to mention using time...
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    Do You Wear Gloves When...

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't even imagine having to wear gloves for oral meds! Sometimes it's hard enough to get them in without gloves making it more
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    If you are a bad CNA, does that make you a bad Nurse?

    chevyv replied to Derek1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, I don't think a bad cna makes for a bad nurse. Especially in ltc. The amount of residents the cna's care for is too much! I personally don't think a cna should have any more than 9 residents on...
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    how do you get As in RN school?

    chevyv replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I don't. I also don't strive for A's; I strive for an understanding of the material. Although my gpa is great, my final theory class was 8 weeks in length and a bear! I was very happy to have...
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    Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    chevyv replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    The way a person uses grammer is not anyones place to judge. This is a very slippery slope here. I don't always sound professional, but I do know how to use spell check when I need to. If it's...
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    I need some help

    chevyv replied to eryn123's topic in General Students

    Do you have any care plan books? I often have 3 opened during my assignment. They are a huge
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    A day in the life of a new LPN (sorry, long)

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

    Hopefully you will find a really good place and if you end up in a regular place like me, at least you'll know what to expect and you'll be much more prepared! Good luck to you and all of
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    A day in the life of a new LPN (sorry, long)

    chevyv posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, I'm a casual LPN in ltc, which means I shedule myself to work when I want and hope there are openings. Yesterday (pm's) was my first day on the floor alone. I'm also in my last clinical semester...
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    Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    chevyv replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    I agree that something certainly seems amiss. It sounds like you've tried and it's just not happening. I guess if it were me, I wouldn't want to hear that I'm not nursing material, but rather what I...
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    Why do so many nursing homes fire CNAs all the time?

    chevyv replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in Wisconsin. A few weeks ago I saw 11 postings for CNA'a alone! I should mention that we only can have 100 residents!! They filled every position and had a big welcome board by the time...
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    ANY Options in Management or Admin?

    chevyv replied to TCM1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may want to look into a degree in health care administration and maybe couple that with nursing. There are many schools that offer this as adult education where you attend only 1 night per week....
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    Why do so many nursing homes fire CNAs all the time?

    chevyv replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't believe it! Where I work they would love to hold onto CNA's! I just figure they quit because the assignment is way too heavy. Not that I blame them at all for leaving. I would love to see...
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    What makes a bad nurse?

    chevyv replied to cpo_one's topic in General Students

    Hmmm, not so good qualities might be lack of empathy, poor communicator, people hater, someone who may not be good under pressure........ This will be an interesting
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    in my first term, now I know what you all were talking about

    chevyv replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    Your on a forum, don't worry about your spelling! I hear what your saying and can honestly tell you that this is your reality for the next few years. Many younger students say they hate kids and I...