Micki72

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  1. Medication & treatments on midnight shift

    Micki72 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started a midnight position at an LTC about 3 weeks ago. I am still having a hard time getting all the medications and treatments done by shifts end. Is there a trick to getting to all the...

  2. 11-7 meds

    Micki72 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry, don't know why it posted

  3. 11-7 meds

    Micki72 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Residents with a Peg tube get all their A.M. meds. In addition to Synthroid & Omeprazole, some residents have orders for 6am Reglan, Hydralazine, Ativan, Keppra, ABH gel, Lyrica, Norco, breathing...

  4. 11-7 meds

    Micki72 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Residents with a Peg tube get all their A.M. meds. In addition to Synthroid & Omeprazole, some residents have orders for 6am Reglan, Hydralazine, Ativan, Keppra, ABH gel, Lyrica, Norco, breathing...

  5. Flexible med times

    Micki72 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mn nurse...With UR med pass times, you could give all UR meds with the 0600 meds & wouldn't be waking someone for just a synthroid or an

  6. writing telephone orders

    Micki72 replied to nurse4lyfe37's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    nurse4lyfe37...why would you have to write the order to admit to ICU? If you sent the resident to the hospital, you would write an order to be transferred to the hospital. Once seen by the ED, they...

  7. Flexible med times

    Micki72 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility has been doing this for a while. Our med pass times are: Upon Rising (UR) 6am-10am Prior to Bed (PB) 6pm-10pm QD: UR HS/PM: PB BID: UR PB TID: UR 2P PB QID: UR...

  8. 11a-7p Shift?

    Micki72 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone work an 11a-7p shift? Do you like these hours? I was offered this shift at my facility on the rehab unit. It would be a desk nurse position. Duties would include orders & admits. I am...

  9. LPN's in wound care?

    Micki72 replied to kwest99's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I, too, am interested in wound care and an an LPN. I worked med-surg at a hospital for a year & am currently working LTC now on midnights. I am trying to find the best way to become a wound care...

  10. Ativan use for Geriatrics

    Micki72 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked at a teaching hospital as an LPN on midnights, & dealt primarily with residents. Many of the residents would not order Ativan for geriatric patients stating that it often increases...

  11. LPN or ADN?

    Micki72 replied to VanessaBlueEyes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in Michigan, too. I got my LPN and plan to get my RN. Getting my LPN first worked for my family. I have worked in both the hospital & LTC setting. Yes, RNs make more than LPNs. As an LPN in...

  12. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    Micki72 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility, the 7-3 does the 7 am pass. You do have that hour window before & after, so if you can do it I'm sure the next shift would appreciate it. I don't usually do the 7 am pass because...

  13. What shift does the 7am med pass?

    Micki72 replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends on the facility. At my facility, the 11-7 nurse does the 6 am meds, all the morning blood sugars & coverage if needed. Most of our morning meds are written as UR (upon rising),...

  14. Fired New Grad in Michigan Needs Advice ASAP

    Micki72 replied to LovesnursingRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sorry to hear this. I don't think I would put that job on a resume or application since you never completed orientation. As for applying to the dame system...I know that in the system I work for, if...

  15. Wellness Nurse in Assisted Living Community. Experiences?

    Micki72 replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck at your interview. Let us know how it goes. I just applied to a posting for a health & wellness nurse, and was also wondering what to expect in this position. I am eager to see the...

  16. Online vs. In class pre-requisites

    Micki72 replied to industriousant's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Sorry...I missed the part where the OP was from Canada. I'm in

  17. Online vs. In class pre-requisites

    Micki72 replied to industriousant's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Look at the school that you are wanting to get into's requirements. Many in my area require a lab with the science courses, a&p

  18. Online vs. In class pre-requisites

    Micki72 replied to industriousant's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Look at the school that you are wanting to get into's requirements. Many in my area require a lab with the science courses, a&p

  19. Staff Development position

    Micki72 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows if an LPN can hold a Staff Development position in an LTC facility. Fyi, I'm from Michigan. Thank you for any input you can

  20. Staff Development position

    Micki72 replied to Micki72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mappers...where do you teach

  21. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

    Micki72 replied to dmy222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    January 10...SC4, Port Huron, MI. Congratulations to

  22. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

    Micki72 replied to dmy222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am starting at St. Clair Community College in January. I, too, am very excited and looking forward to beginning the program. Good luck to

  23. LPN or Paramedic to RN

    Micki72 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I'm not sure where to post this or if it has been asked before. I am trying to decide whether to pursue my LPN then transition to RN or become a paramedic then an RN (both of which programs are...

  24. Possibly two job offers-what to do

    Micki72 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi.I have a bit of a dilemma. This is a bit of a long post. Hopefully this isn't too confusing. Any advice would be appreciated. I am wanting to return to school for nursing ( I already have a degree...

  25. Possibly two job offers-what to do

    Micki72 replied to Micki72's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks, Caliotter! I don't know why I am stressed about this! I don't like to feel like I am being blackmailed, that's for sure. At this point I am not going to miss my job, just my residents....