NamasteNurse BSN, RN

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  1. NamasteNurse

    sometimes this job breaks my heart.

    NamasteNurse replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear ya! Your stories are pretty common. At my facility we try to see things through the resident's eyes, even though it can be annoying to go over the same story again and again. The man who...
  2. NamasteNurse

    Need advice!

    NamasteNurse replied to ImASuckyCMA87's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay out of it. It's her problem not yours and if your facility cares, they will find out and handle
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    New LTC nurse

    NamasteNurse replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks the aides every day. concentrate on the med pass be very careful with narcs/sign out immediately! ask questions keep extra gloves and pens in your pocket bring healthy snacks wear comfortable...
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    What is the starting salary for nursing home LPN/LVMs?

    NamasteNurse replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    upstate ny 17-20$
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    Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    NamasteNurse replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    State law also governs this. Synthroid and omeprazole are scheduled for 0600. The next meds are given at 0800, or 1000. Then 1300. With an hour before and after being ok, the med pass goes on...
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    hello all, quick question (s)

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

    Not in
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    No Experience New Grad LPN

    NamasteNurse replied to DailandeLPN's topic in New York Nursing

    Archcare is always hiring. Most nursing homes have a very high turnover rate. I graduated in January of 2010 and had three job offers before
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    Is it as hard for Lpn's too?

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

    No problems in my area of NY. Just so you know, the closer to Albany you get the less pay. The big money is the further south you go towards
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    LVN Being used It's already starting

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

    how is this taking advantage of you? that's a normal schedule and an above average starting
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    Maybe you all can help me think of questions....

    NamasteNurse replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    The position requires intense multi-tasking abilities, extraordinary organization, the power to help people get along, the power and confidence to discipline with care, time time time, wayyy past your...
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    At what point do you stop feeling stupid?

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

    That totally "stupid" feeling should go away in about 4 months. My preceptor said that and she was dead on. That said, something makes me feel stupid almost every day. I keep wondering when I am...
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    Most common meds in LTC??

    NamasteNurse replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It also depends on the type of floor, dementia, LTC or re-hab and the doctor. Some docs are crazy for colace then on another floor you might see only
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    Most common meds in LTC??

    NamasteNurse replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a month of orientation at my first job. Once I wasn't "new" I got 2 days. Off the top of my head, ones I give every day, thyroid meds, lasix, colace, senna, apap, xanax, anti-depressants, HTN...
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    Just about to start!

    NamasteNurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you are very lucky! sounds like a piece of cake to
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    Concern: Age Discrimination for a New 58 RN

    NamasteNurse replied to Cyns's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am 53 and graduated when I was 50. Got all three jobs I applied for. One because I was older! I graduated at the very top of my class. The only problem is my knees and it almost stopped me from...
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    new hire to LTC, a little scared and depressed.

    NamasteNurse replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm actually going in the opposite direction. Going back to the floor, where there's less responsibility, less paperwork and more patient time. Jump in and help when you can, try to find a way to...
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    No Narc count????

    NamasteNurse replied to ennylyecats's topic in General Nursing

    Can you say illegal and against the standard of
  18. NamasteNurse

    Nursing Degree with any Bachelor's Degree

    NamasteNurse replied to misstamera's topic in General Nursing

    You can get your RN with or without a BA. Take two years no matter your past degree, unless it is an LPN and you go to a school that lets you challenge nursing one and
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    Need to get organized!

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I am a brand new charge nurse on a LTC floor. I have no experience in this area except floor nurse in LTC. At my last facility being 'charge' just meant that the unit manager had left for the day so...
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    Narc counting

    NamasteNurse replied to 3quarters's topic in General Nursing

    The "right" way is the way your current DON says to do
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    Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

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

    First of all, why do they know how old you are? That should not be on your resume. Remove all references to age such as high school or college graduation dates. Second, age is a good thing....
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    You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    NamasteNurse replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I took me three months to get an appointment to take the boards after graduation and I applied before graduation. So hang in there. Your good attitude will count in the end. I too worked as a CNA...
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    HELP! Full-time job with nursing school, will that work?

    NamasteNurse replied to mabdirahman's topic in General Nursing

    when will you
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    Nursing home administrator

    NamasteNurse replied to Milijs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The administrator is usually a Business major and not in the nursing department. The head of nursing usually called DON for Director of Nursing is promoted through the ranks over many years. It's...
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    help, failed a nursing program, what can i do next?

    NamasteNurse replied to raya's topic in General Nursing

    How about the BOCES LPN programs? You get an excellent education there, 600 hours classroom and 600 hours hands on clinical. I graduated from there and had several job offers before graduation!...