focusedvalpn replied to savoytruffle's topic in Professionalism
Well to each his own but I love them I have 5. Two on my wrist that no one has notice yet (4 months and counting) because of the watch and bracelet I always wear. My tatts mean things to ME I am a nurse because it means something to me to help people...
focusedvalpn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency
"Look at me how do you think it went! My hair was straight, combed, my clothes were clean, oh and I I'm glad I did stop to urinate BEFORE I came here. They're sleep, fed, breathing and pain free have fun! " counts cart and walks off. Calls back " oh...
focusedvalpn replied to awalker1015's topic in General Nursing
Not medical advice my experience is what I'm sharing. I had something similar this year. I have never been positive on a ppd but I've had a lot over the years bc some facilities here won't use another facility ppd and I don't want to go to the hospi...
focusedvalpn replied to oneflyLPN's topic in LPN/LVN
Have u gone to the NC forum to see if anyone can help? I don't know where u are but here in VA u can take the iv classes and you can look into taking the class online to see if that will help you. Ask the NC nurses and check with the bon too
focusedvalpn replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Relations
Because it is what is best for them and they get to say they did have the meetings you just didn't show when they find something wrong even when it wasn't covered of course
Be overly honest! I feel like if it doesn't make sense then it doesn't make sense. Oh and if you ask me to do the impossible and you ask if I can do it ummm I'm gonna say no or not now or not today but I'll get it done but I get the face. Working o...
focusedvalpn replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing
Psych consult for the xanax if you feel like that is not managing the issue in ltc u usually have that standing order. But if not notified the md of your concerns and let him/her know that u have a pt that u feel anxiety and pain meds are not seeming...
focusedvalpn replied to ColorfulStethoscope's topic in Uniform/Gear
I've never tried this brand but I have flat feet n I pronate. Needless to say I can go through shoes like no bodies business and I love timberland hiking boots. The style I use is Men's Chocorua Trail w/Gore-Tex membrane it runs $130 on their site bu...
focusedvalpn replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN/LVN
47000 salary no weekends day shift 7-4p m-f. took a pay cut for it though but if I have to come in and work about 32/hr for those hrs (time and a half) needles to say I don't work OT much. Was making 24hrly 3-11 ltc with every other weekend working ...
focusedvalpn replied to shanie818's topic in LPN/LVN
But don't forget the cost of living there. I know when I was looking to move there I found great paying jobs but the rent was outrageous in some areas then there were places similar to what I pay here in VA but less space. I know ladies there who are...
focusedvalpn replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing
document behaviors, psych consult, notify MD, low bed, and floor mats. i had a resident like this and i told the um and don and they had to just tell him that a fall is any UNINTENTIONAL change of position so if you put your self out of bed they do...
focusedvalpn replied to NurseRN83's topic in General Nursing
but when it comes to vac time i take what i want when i want but i do give notice ahead so im first in line. like now i have my vac for jan and may in and approved because i was first in line
focusedvalpn replied to NurseRN83's topic in General Nursing
i kinda skimmed through this kinda long so sorry if this is not that helpful, but if you and your friends wedding is next year put the request in now. then six months from the first date remind your don about it. That's what i did for my wedding desp...
i happen to love tattoos! i dont care if when i get older and start to wrinkle they look like raisins. shoot the way things are looking i might not even remember what they were supposed to be anyway so why not give myself something to ponder lol. i...
when my dad passed from CA in May I was really upset not only bc of his passing but I was supposed to get married this aug. > ( thanks to Irene the hurricane it was a no go) and he would not be there. one of my resident's told me to come here sh...
ok so I am soo there with you and the other poster I'll take a festering stage 4500 wound ANYDAY of the week instead of having to deal with phlegm!!! I just hate it!:sofahider I can't even breath if I have to give trach care, oral care- the spitting ...
focusedvalpn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism
Ps nobody leaves this place it's extremely hard to get in their turn over rate is barely 1% for this building people retire there . I met a lady who lives there that worked there before she moved in. While I was waiting I met the receptionist of cour...
focusedvalpn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism
Good luck psych! Needs I'm female and this position is still in my local area it's actually a hop away jump on the highway jump off and I'm there in 10mins with traffic. It's a health coordinator position in alf the atmosphere is awesome I've met a f...
focusedvalpn replied to nd deb's topic in LTC Directors
this is so funny to me my old administrator watched house and would quote of things she saw and turn around and say she saw it on house and that was supposed to justify everything she said and don't call the doctor... examples hey focused mrs smithw...
focusedvalpn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism
thanks everyone for the words of encouragement I had a wonder interview for a postion I really really want both interviews went fantastic one more to go then I'm on my way out!