Neptuneschyld

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  1. A Point of View From a Dialysis Patient

    Neptuneschyld replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

  2. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    Neptuneschyld replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! sounds like we were working at the same facility,

  3. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    Neptuneschyld replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Who knows how we get it all done, but we do. We are supposed to be miracle workers I

  4. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    Neptuneschyld replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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. Should my current employer harm my future job prospectives

    Neptuneschyld replied to sukh :)'s topic in General Nursing

    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

    Neptuneschyld replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    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

    Neptuneschyld replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Neptuneschyld replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, 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!

    Neptuneschyld replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    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!

    Neptuneschyld replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    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!!!!!

    Neptuneschyld replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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

    Neptuneschyld replied to Cat Truitt RN's topic in Geriatric, 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. Any lpn programs in Orlando/ lakeland area without a waiting list?

    Neptuneschyld replied to kgard7777's topic in Florida Nursing

    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. Getting scared of all this talk about LPNs not in need/phasing out/"good for nothing"

    Neptuneschyld replied to midnight*sky's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    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

    Neptuneschyld replied to chelsie918's topic in General Students

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

  16. Help me figure out where to get my NLN score

    Neptuneschyld replied to chelsie918's topic in General Students

    It's now been a month and nothing in the mail yet. This sucks! I have e mailed my school and haven't heard back yet. How rediculous. I'm more than anxious or annoyed. I'm now pretty

  17. Help me figure out where to get my NLN score

    Neptuneschyld replied to chelsie918's topic in General Students

    Hey, yes, I have the same problem. I took my test Feb 11th and cannot log into the NLN website. I got to see my scores immediately after taking the test though. Now I'm worried 'cause it has...

  18. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Neptuneschyld replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a MA/Phlebotomist who runs Apheresis procedures and I'm actually embarrassed about the money(or lack there of) I make. I will be returning to school to be an LPN this summer. I find it so...

  19. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Neptuneschyld replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    TraumaNurse07 It's in the first

  20. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Neptuneschyld replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I witnessed most of this behavior at a nursing home I worked at up north and a hospital here in Florida.If the older nurses I worked with had your attitude about "looks", one of our residents would...

  21. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Neptuneschyld replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm positive a new nurse strutting in overly confident and maybe even a little too young and pretty will upset the older nurses . Come on people. We are WOMEN. I've seen a many jealous older nurses....

  22. HIPAA violation by another student

    Neptuneschyld replied to Dianacabana's topic in General Students

    I agree too. She should not have said anything about it even if the person you were talking to already knew. It may have just slipped out and she may have bit her tongue as soon as she said it . Right...

  23. NLN-RN Pre-entrance exam...Did I get a good study guide??

    Neptuneschyld replied to affffraidofamericans's topic in General Students

    OMG! I amost walked out. It turns out I was studying the WRONG study guide.:angryfire I was studying the NLN RN which was suggested to me by many people and I was supposed to have the NLN LPN guide....

  24. NLN-RN Pre-entrance exam...Did I get a good study guide??

    Neptuneschyld replied to affffraidofamericans's topic in General Students

    Ok, so, It's the 10th of Feb. and I take my NLN test tomorow. I've been studying and I don't feel I'm any better at the math than before I received my NLN study guide. The book is great! It's just me,...

  25. NLN-RN Pre-entrance exam...Did I get a good study guide??

    Neptuneschyld replied to affffraidofamericans's topic in General Students

    Well, I just received my NLN testing guide book I ordered. It's a new one just put out by the NLN themselves:yeah: , so I hope it helps. I should be taking my test on Feb. 11th, so I better get off...