Neptuneschyld

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  1. A Point of View From a Dialysis Patient

  2. Wow! sounds like we were working at the same facility,
  3. Who knows how we get it all done, but we do. We are supposed to be miracle workers I
  4. 8 hr shift In reality 7 1/2hr(450 min.) shift due to mandatory 1/2hr break. 31 patients to 1 LPN Calculate: 450 min. divided by 31 patients equals 14.5 min. to accomplish safely and accurately all...
  5. I'm so annoyed that we really can't give an honest 2 week notice. Everything is supposed to be so diplomatic, but what if the reason you are leaving a job is because of the company's unfair/unsafe...
  6. A Point of View From a Dialysis Patient

    I'm not a dialysis nurse, but have had someone with ESRD in my life. Anyway, I'm wondering if you've had proper education on your condition. It doesn't seem like you have because you would know that...
  7. Dealing with on call Doctors

    I had to deal with a doctor tonight that I absolutely HATE to call. He only treats (using the word loosely) 2 of my 20 pts thank god. Anyway, this one pt with HX of MI, HTN, and Diabetes was c/o...
  8. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    I'm new to nursing and LTC and am quickly learning how wishy washy things can be. When I work another floor, I have residents looking at me very surprised when I walk in their room around 9pm to give...
  9. The Lack Of Teamwork Is Astounding!

    It's complicated to complain to who I should complain to. The person I would have to bring the issue to is the person who suggested this nurse as assistant supervisor. They are good friends and I'm a...
  10. The Lack Of Teamwork Is Astounding!

    Now, I know as nurses we should be able to "work miracles". We should be able to calmly, coolly, and efficiently handle whatever is thrown our way. Time management and multi-tasking skills are a must....
  11. Leave me alone when I'm passing meds!!!!!

    I don't have a problem with CNAs coming to me with issues during med pass. Even if it's just letting me know they are going on break or that so and so needs something for pain. This lets me know to...
  12. Med pass in LTC

    I feel your pain already. Stick it out though. I start a LTC this coming Tue. and I'm a brand new LPN. My DON told me that I will probably feel useless for the first 3 to 6 months!!! Just keep at it....
  13. wow! It's over $4,000 now to go. I start in July. I had a question about clinicals . Did you go during school hours or did you have to stay late or go to the hospitals on
  14. I start my training as an LPN in July of this year and all this talk of phasing them out is terrifying . I like to learn step by step. I think it's appropriate. I don't want to jump right into RN. I...
  15. Help me figure out where to get my NLN score

    Finally!!!! I am finally calm. I've been on edge for a month. How can they do this to people, lol. Yes, I'm