Micki72

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 treatments? Do those of you who are experienced do your tre...

Sorry, don't know why it posted twice

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 treatments.

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 treatments.

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 omeprazole.

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 determine the next course of treatment. If they thin...

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 12P 4P PB Q12 hours: 6A 6P Q8 hours: 6A 2P ...

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 going to talk with DON tomorrow to find out specif...

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 nurse. I eventually will go back for my RN but am n...

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 confusion & agitation.

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 the hospital, I stated out making a little more tha...

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 inevitably something comes up that needs my attenti...

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), midnights do some of the UR meds, it just depends on the ...

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 the hiring manager is interested in you, a manager...

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 responses.

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

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 included.

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 included.

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 give.

Mappers...where do you teach at?

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

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 everyone!

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 available in my area). I currently work at a hospita...

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 in another field). I got my CNA certification in ...

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. However, this move is better for my family and my career ...