CarreBarreLPN replied to mama2's topic in Ambulatory
I am a Nurse manager of a large ambulatory clinic. As a nurse I know documentation is so important, and I often encourage my staff to chart more...Before I can respond to this post though I need to know the following: 1. How many patients do you s...
CarreBarreLPN replied to dragon_lady's topic in NCLEX
Well first of all stop saying "First Attempt!" I would be doing 100-200 questions/ day (this is what i did for PN and RN). Do not study the day before the test. and most of all relax!
CarreBarreLPN replied to Bigmaine33's topic in Job Hunt
Defiently go into all the nursing homes/rehab centers. I know several in the Chicagoland area have an "open interview" day where you can go in on a certain day and be interviewed. The most important thing is to go in and be seen. o
Congratulations on finishing school! Check with your BON to be certain but generally speaking LPNs can be wound care nurses- especially in LTC. I started out as an LPN in a Sub-acute/LTC facility. I worked for about 6 months on the floor in Sub-Ac...
Hi All, I recently accepted a position in an outpatient wound care clinic located inside a hospital. The previous RN left a long time ago so it's up to me create a plan and put it in place. The current documentation is a packet that is 3-7 pages lon...
I'd like to know from nurses if it's worth it to start at the LPN. Getting into ADN programs in Illinois is (IMO) damn near impossible. I have a BA degree in business all my adn pre reqs a reasonable GPA and a super high science/math GPA, CNA for a y...
CarreBarreLPN replied to evelyn_mmj's topic in Wound
Well there are a lot of factors consider in order to come up with a proper dressing. Here are a few more questions I'd ask myself before changing the dressing: 1. How long has this particular dressing been ordered? 2. Has the dressing been working (...
CarreBarreLPN replied to RiverNurse's topic in Wound
To answer the question, technically no. The etiology of a wound will not change however, it can be complicated by any number of things including pressure.
CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric
Thats great, your facility is paying you what you are worth. you are making more than some RNs in LTC. do you like being a treatment nurse? My mom was a treatment nurse at a Ltc facility but left to be a night supervisor at another nursing home, star...
CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric
Actually I work in the chicagoland area as an LPN and make more then 26 as a wound care nurse (not certified). Been in the field about 1.5 years. Can't complain at all!!!!
CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric
I'm very sorry that you look at LTC as sad, especially after 20 years. I'm not sure I could do it that long if I thought that way. I look at my job in LTC as being given a great honor to be allowed to care for someone on the last leg of their walk ...
CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric
Ya know when i started out taking my pre reqs for nursing i refused to even thing about LTC. When it was so hard to get into an RN program I decided to to LPN and work for a year and then bridge with the thought that I'd only do LTC for 2 years tops...
CarreBarreLPN replied to waterdrop22's topic in Wound
hmmm...I'd probably clarify the entire order doesn't sound like the doc is certain about the whole thing. As far as in our LTC facility though we only use sterile technique if ordered- otherwise wound management is clean. Hope this helps!
CarreBarreLPN replied to nursbaybie's topic in Wound
I think the easiest way to describe undermining is like a lip on the inside of the wound. You can stick your finger in the wound and bend it and you feel a space. To determine how much undermining is there you run your finger or cotton tipped applic...
CarreBarreLPN replied to waterdrop22's topic in Wound
It depends on the doctors order for the treatment. If they order it to be done using sterile technique then you have to do it that way. As far as the "cutting dead tissue" yes, the scissors or curette need to be sterile but I think the bigger quest...
Well, it depends on where you work and the setting and the documentation style. I'm in a LTC/Subacute with paper charting and yes- ppl forget alot. Depending on the issue I may go back and chart the following day or shift. I try not to though- so ...
CarreBarreLPN replied to Rakkika's topic in Career Support
I guess my first thought is do they come up when you google her name? Depends on the employer I suppose. I don't think I'd add them as part of my resume portfolio though
I'd also start a back to bed program and have the resident placed in bed after meals with heels elevated to help the edema. Have you checked labs recently for nutrition? How about supplements?
CarreBarreLPN replied to igot4's topic in Pre-Nursing
I graduated from PCCTI recently. Would I go there again? I'm not sure. I can't say emphatically NO because it lead me to my ultimate goal of being a nurse....BUT there was a lot bs that we were put thru by administration that was absolutely pointless...
CarreBarreLPN replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois
I wholeheartedly disagree on Timmons. And I can offer a little perspective as to why. When I was 19 I took Timmons in a 17 week normal semseter for Bio 180. I was young and thought I knew everything. Huh! Timmons schooled my butt for sure. His classe...
CarreBarreLPN replied to gonzo1224's topic in Illinois
I just noticed your statement about a resp. Hospital. Is it considered an acute LTC? Such as what Kidred offers? Actue LTC do hire LPNS as do the VA hospitals- but facilities such as Northwestern, UIC, Rush, Christ do not...from my understanding/...
CarreBarreLPN replied to gonzo1224's topic in Illinois
I'm confused. Do you work for a hospital or a nursing agency? If you work as LPN thru an agency at a hospital that is a different thing then being hired on as an LPN in a hospital. Yes, there are still LPNS in hospitals but they have been grandfa...
I did a search on here, but only found 1 thread and it seemed (to me at least) that the responses were off topic for the question...... So here's where I'm at and was wondering if anyone had any insight? So, I'm thisclose to pulling the trigger on a ...