Laurab14

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  1. AACN geriontolgy "BC" cert exam

    Laurab14 replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also took the exam. I thought the prep book was useless. I didn't really study as I thought I didn't deserve to pass if I my experience wasn't

  2. "Can they do that?" dot com?

    Laurab14 replied to longhornfan1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You probably aren't going to like my response, but here it is--right or wrong, an employer can do whatever they want, I have found in these tough economic times no one is entitled to a job, just...

  3. changing my user name

    Laurab14 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry, our cat of five years died just this Monday. It has been very hard for me and my

  4. Condom Catheter Crisis

    Laurab14 replied to abbaking's topic in Men in Nursing

    The problem with the patient having an erection during insertion, is they usually fall off soon after d/t the decrease in member size. Make sure you go back to check or it will all be for

  5. endometrial ablasion

    Laurab14 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone heard of using Endometrial ablasion for permanent sterilization? I had a student tell me this is very popular instead of getting your tubes tied. She states 1. no periods ever, 2. higher...

  6. Deal or No Deal - Naughty Nurse

    Laurab14 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I found it more offensive to our profession that he turned away over 400,000 dolllars, and ended up with a buck! LOL I kept thinking "you're smart- you're a nurse... TAKE THE MONEY!!! Laura

  7. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    Laurab14 replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    I love how people pick and choose which laws to follow. As stated before marijuana is ILLEGAL. Buying, selling or using is a criminal offense. An employer would have just as good reason to fire an...

  8. What is the biggest piece of advice you have for nursing students?

    Laurab14 replied to ton343's topic in General Nursing

    New or old-- everyday you learn something new. The day I stop learning, is the day I get out of the business. Don't let anyone make you feel stupid for asking you a question. MOST IMPORTANT!!!...

  9. DONS working the floor in LTC?

    Laurab14 replied to sparkles_2221's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a former DON I can tell you I had to fill in alot, at all hours of the day and night. However, there is no benefit to being a DON if you are on call 24 hours a day, and expected to come in without...

  10. Inexpensive on line ADN to BSN

    Laurab14 replied to b290503's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also looked into Western Governors, but I didn't like not knowing how long it would take me to finish, especially when you are paying by the compentency that could take you a million years to...

  11. Filling in MAR holes

    Laurab14 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Only working PRN in a LTCF now I came to work to find someone had filled in my initials on some missing holes in the MAR. They are obsessive about having all spaces filled in, but they shouldn't have...

  12. Message from the Ohio Department of Health

    Laurab14 replied to indigo girl's topic in Ohio Nursing

    this is scary. I try not to get worked up about stuff like that (or I wouldn't be sleeping at night) But it should be considered. Laura

  13. What do you wish you had known?

    Laurab14 replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would always ask if there is mandatory overtime, what the staffing is like. When I worked LTC, and there were call off's/ no shows, the nurse had to stay no matter what the babysitter, other plans,...

  14. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    Laurab14 replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Reading all these posts have really made me think about the question. I really wouldn't have a problem with a male nurse, however I live in a very small area, and wouldn't want any male that I knew....

  15. Medication Aides

    Laurab14 replied to feisty_lpn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I hate passing meds, I would rather have spend it assessing residents and actually supervising aides. This is hard to do when you are spending hours doing a med pass. Laura

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

    Laurab14 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Northwest Ohio, LTC as well as Education Laura

  17. LTC Smell?

    Laurab14 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find a big cause of smells is d/t laundry not being bagged before going to the hamper. Everytime the lid comes off odors get out! Most of the time it isn't coming from the residents (I try to be...

  18. call offs

    Laurab14 replied to worldqueenie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Sorry, I guess I can't PM yet, so I am going to repond to everyone. Here were my rules: 1. Every employee must work the number of days that they were hired for each week. (and hired shift) 2....

  19. call offs

    Laurab14 replied to worldqueenie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I implemented a self scheduling system with about 5 basic rules. It really cut down our call offs. If you want more details let me know. Laura

  20. My Skills Test Experience - What the day was like

    Laurab14 replied to ecmb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    go to www.hdmaster.com, the candidate handbook is there. Every step you will be judged on is listed.

  21. My Skills Test Experience - What the day was like

    Laurab14 replied to ecmb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I read you are testing in Ohio, as an instructor I can tell you you are only tested on the steps in your red book. It doesn't mention the pad, so you don't need to use it. It you do and say forget...

  22. What do you LOVE about LTC/N.H.?

    Laurab14 replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Working in LTC can be very satisfying if you take the time to enjoy your work. Staff members, residents, and visitors can see this and the mood can spread. Even on a busy shift, making jokes,...

  23. # of residents in LTC

    Laurab14 replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say I have around 30-35 residents. Depending how many meds they take each med pass takes about an hour. You really depend on the nurse aides to inform you of any changes in the resident...