NamasteNurse BSN, RN

Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC

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    Any jobs, anywhere?

    NamasteNurse replied to Ronnie3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    upstate ny seems to have a lot of jobs. check out the helpwanted.com website(s), they list by state and
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    Drug Testing

    NamasteNurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Personally, I think this is a good thing. I don't want any dopers or pill heads taking care of me... I have to disagree. Smoking weed at a party on your day off doesn't make you a doper any more than...
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    2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    NamasteNurse replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    upstate NY 18/hr plus shift
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    Nutrition

    NamasteNurse replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to cardiac rehab they sent me to a nutritionist too. Also, people who have special diets, like wheat free, diabetic etc need counseling. Yes, in nursing school we concentrated quite a...
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    LTC 3rd day- help

    NamasteNurse replied to brown127's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You WILL get faster. I started in LTC 7 months ago and med pass alone took me most of the shift. Now I have time left over if nothing goes wrong, like a fall, death, hospital in or out etc. You...
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    One night shift nurse and one day shift husband...

    NamasteNurse replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    When we do have a day off together, like every other weekend, or my days off during the week, about once a month we rent a hotel room and just hang together all night. No work talk! We have teenagers...
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    Are all nursing homes the same?

    NamasteNurse replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much sums it up. I've been in the workforce a long time and only recently as a nurse. In every area of life you will find people who are there because they love it, because they need a job,...
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    What would you change about nursing?

    NamasteNurse replied to Tay245's topic in General Nursing

    somehow, someway, no weekends and
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    Nursing vs. Teaching?

    NamasteNurse replied to nurse1109's topic in Nursing Career

    depending on where you are there may not be jobs for teachers. Less stress? Forget it! The kids are mostly great, depending on where you work, but dealing with administration, parents, etc... You...
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    Do you have and tips on what first time LVN's should know very well before working?

    NamasteNurse replied to WhatIsEconomy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Charting Made Incredibly Easy Insulins, how to mix, when to call doc, s/s of hypo/hyper, what to do for each. Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, Nitro patches, s/s of tachy/brady cardia, when to hold....
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    vitamin D

    NamasteNurse replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    usually when someone is deficient, they prescribe 50,000 units a week for four to six weeks, then lower the dose until blood levels are stable. they're never going to raise levels with one pill...
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    How do you care for yourself??

    NamasteNurse replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leave work at
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    After applying virtually everywhere...

    NamasteNurse replied to StarryEyed, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had two offers too. I checked out both places, asked everyone I knew, and looked into the benefits. In the end I chose the one with the best benefit package. Congrats and good
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    I gave the last dose...

    NamasteNurse replied to pedsrnjc's topic in General Nursing

    " He suffered as many years as I worked with him, he needed to go, so why am I grieving?" You are grieving because you're human. It's very hard, especially if you are a younger nurse to understand...
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    SubQ sites

    NamasteNurse replied to angelsfire's topic in General Nursing

    If she's been doing it forever it probably works, don't ya think? Let it
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    My feet hurt!

    NamasteNurse replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the new Reebok toners. They have extra cushioning at the heels and balls of the feet, less burning. 16 hours are going to hurt no matter what, on your breaks, put those feet up on a
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    SICK OF BEING A LPN

    NamasteNurse replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    work somewhere else. try a doctors office or acute care
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    How hard can it be? It's just night shift....vent

    NamasteNurse replied to juststartinout's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've worked all three shifts and while the night shift does have a heavy med pass in the morning, it is nothing like working on the "awake" shifts. Not saying it's easy, but it is easier. How can it...
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    Nursing Home

    NamasteNurse replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    In NY CNA's are always in demand and yes they do pay for school. I'm lucky enough that I belong to a union so they will pay as well as the facility! Depends on where you are, so do inquire in your...
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    inbetween sizes

    NamasteNurse replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    try some of the ones that have stretch material in them. My new favorites are cherokee flex-stretch #1154. Not a lot of color choice, but they feel great and no
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    Mock interview & hair question.

    NamasteNurse replied to ~KelRN~'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Since you will be wearing it up at work, up is always good. Down is fine too for the interview as long as it is neat and
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    How to prepare for new LTC job....

    NamasteNurse replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Learning names will be the least of your problems. Read up on dementia and depression, HTN, and other common elder problems. Common geriatric meds, lasix, xanax, klonipin, insulins, diabetes, blood...
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    New Head Start RN think I am being misled

    NamasteNurse replied to rn1116's topic in School

    Go over the boss's head to Head Start Inc or whatever the governing body is, I have a friend who works there, I'll try to find out for
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    meds late from pharmacy

    NamasteNurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    agree with cobweb, but your facility will have a policy in
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    Nervous about being a new grad

    NamasteNurse replied to Lizzie21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Use the SBAR! Better to be over prepared than under! Think of it this way, after you call the Doctor, it will never be your first time again! I still get nervous calling because I never know what...