LPN&momof3

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  1. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    I have been there a year this past Dec. To make a long story shorter, at my annual review they put me on a termination plan based on my performance. Time mangaement & organization, being...

  2. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    My doctor actually told me to do this and I mostly likely will. She will provide any documents needed because I have been diagnosed and have been being seen for

  3. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to work in the ER but the hospitals here only hire RN's so that is not an option at this time. Someday I hope to work in the

  4. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure she would have told me if she planned on doing that. She is upfront on things when it come to that. What grounds would they have for reporting someone to the BON for stress/new...

  5. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Well she says she has two boys with ADD so I can only think of another word for her right

  6. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    No there was no patient error. I had my first annual review about 6 weeks ago and at that time they put me on a 60 day termination plan. It was a year this past Dec. Everything was good and I had...

  7. Med Pass Timing in LTC

    LPN&momof3 replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, 4:30am is early to be checking blood sugars and then giving insulin hours later based on that blood sugar isn't it? I understand that it is the way your facility does it but so that is what you...

  8. Med Pass Timing in LTC

    LPN&momof3 replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, why isn't first shift giving the insulin. At least in our facility aand the couple of other facility I have worked in, 3rd shift checks the blood sugars and 1st shift gives the insulin just...

  9. What should be included when Charting?

    LPN&momof3 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with meluhn and I would check with your facility policy on charting. Where I work we actually get in trouble for documenting too much. Like things that if the state found on their annual...

  10. briefs or diapers

    LPN&momof3 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I call them briefs and I think diapers sound so

  11. Med Pass Timing in LTC

    LPN&momof3 replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just be careful with the insulins. I had one of my residents that is on Novlin 70/30 that by time she got her supper tray and was in the dining room her blood sugar dropped to 21. She got her insulin...

  12. Med Pass Timing in LTC

    LPN&momof3 replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What time is the accuchecks scheduled for? What time do your residents eat breakfast? Make sure they are not getting their insulin too early before they eat so they do not bottom

  13. Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    LPN&momof3 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about your doctor but my doctor is giving me the Rx to take AT work for increased anxiety. Is this why your doctor is prescribing

  14. Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    LPN&momof3 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    So if you have a Rx for Vicodin and you take it while at work for pain related to an injury at work or at home you can get in trouble for this? I broke my toe or I should say my husband broke my toe...

  15. LPN starting pay?

    LPN&momof3 replied to dana0509's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I am at they start new nurses out at $18.15/hour this in MI for LTC. Hospitals are not hiring LPN's here. I'm not sure about doctor's office but I know they are a lot less. I knew someone who...

  16. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Great, the state survey team walked through the doors today and I have to work the next two days. Now I really have to be on top of my game and be focused along with everything else that is already...

  17. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with ADD and have started meds although I have not found the right med and dose yet. I am struggling at work to the point that I just got my annual review 3 weeks...

  18. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Why would I want to have FMLA paperwork filled out? Ok, I might be slow or just plain tired right now but are you referring your diagnosis of chronic incurable disease to be ADD or something

  19. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    OK, so it sounds dumb, but I am reading more about it. I have been reading the website additudemag.com and it has some good information on there. I have gone to work more confident knowing that it...

  20. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have an awesome husband that is very supportive of me. He is not depressed or anxious. He does his fair share of the house work and helping with the kids. My anxiety only comes when I go...

  21. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree I think my ADD is exacerbated by what is going on at home. I do not plan on doing any lawsuit at this point, my husband on the other hand will be all for it. Not for the money aspect either...

  22. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks I totally agree with you. I would love to work in a doctors office again, I was a MA prior to becoming a LPN and I loved it but right now I don't think I can affort to do it. With the cost of...

  23. what is the best nursing journal to subscribe to as a new nurse

    LPN&momof3 replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree my favorite is "Nuring Made Inredibly

  24. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    No, I definetely have ADD. My doctor diagnosed me with it and I am now taking Adderall. This is the second med that I have tried. I just started one a couple of days ago and I can tell a big...

  25. Any Nurses with ADD? I need your help please!

    LPN&momof3 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    Lexnursingstudent, this is very interesting, thanks for the information. We have free attorney service through my husbands employer so if need be I can do that. Ok I am a little confused by your...