kermitlady

kermitlady has 4 years experience and specializes in LTC.

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1. sick and tired of defending working in geriatrics..

   kermitlady replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have to add my two cents here b/c this is an extremely frustrating issue, especially after last weekend. I had a main who had metastatic throat CA with an old, open trach stoma. He'd been with me...

2. Pre-pulling Medicatons

   kermitlady replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

   I honestly don't see how pre-pulling your meds saves any time whatsoever. In all actuality, it actually INCREASES the amount of time you spend w/your med pass. You have to go through the MAR, pull the...

3. Help Understanding Test Question

   kermitlady replied to vmoh18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'd say C b/c the underlying problem is that the patient perceives normal boday weight/shape as

4. LPN AND PROUD OF IT

   kermitlady replied to florianslove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I was going to post something along the same lines. No offense to RN's in general but please educate yourself about the speciality differences if you're transitioning from a hospital to LTC. I've had...

5. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

   kermitlady replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My question is, how do you expect the experienced nurses to respect you in a management position when you essentially have no experience in LTC? (SDC is considered management where I

6. HELP !! Can anyone else handle LTC ??

   kermitlady replied to stressed5242's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with everything the above poster said except for setting up your dressing changes. Changing dressings is outside the CNA scope of

7. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

   kermitlady replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that the OP is being quite offensive in her opinion of LPN's. I wonder what she would think of the RN-BSN I know who tried to give a suppository PO and couldn't figure out the dynamap. But,...

8. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

   kermitlady replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

   To answer the original question. I think it greatly depends on the setting where the RN is training. If it's in ALF or LTC then I don't see a problem with it but if it were in an ER or ICU or...

9. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

   kermitlady replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

   A bit off-topic, but I have a question for some of you. Why does it seem like quite a few of you believe that LPN's are not taught the rationale behind nursing actions? I would really like to know...

10. LPN to RN online programs difficulties

    kermitlady replied to evanadoc's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#b40338]how is the college network affiliated with the colleges and universities that make up the partners in education? we are separate entities. the college network offers comprehensive...

11. LPN to RN online programs difficulties

    kermitlady replied to evanadoc's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Check out the distance learning forum under the "student" tab. You'll find tons of info there. And just so you know, TCN is NOT Excelsior! If you're going this path, my advice would be to skip TCN...

12. For those who have worked as EMT's...

    kermitlady replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks again for the replies. It is good to know that this was probably more of a vent thread rather than a universal

13. For those who have worked as EMT's...

    kermitlady replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the reply! I know it was probably more a vent than anything but I figured I'd ask if it was common thinking. Good to know it's not

14. Inaccurate Vital Signs- no one cares

    kermitlady replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, carry my own manual BP cuff to work w/me. Especially after all sizes except the peds cuffs came up missing. The peds cuffs only work on like the 80lb old

15. two residents kissing

    kermitlady replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Holding hands, I wouldn't think is a big deal. However, anything more than that, but resident's have to be competent to make their own decisions. So, yes, you need to report this to the higher-ups and...