SWM2009

SWM2009

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  1. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

    SWM2009 replied to bebbjo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Personally, I would not want to be scheduled as a CNA that often even though I was being paid the LPN wage. I would go elsewhere. I guess you have to decide if you are going to continue to put up with...

  2. This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    SWM2009 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What I have learned from working with quite a few dementia/Alzheimer's residents in LTC is that an interruption in their routine can be extremely traumatic. In the case of hospitalization, they are of...

  3. This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    SWM2009 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I really really really need a nice long break from work. I learned that I am very lucky to work for a great DON/ADON team. LTC nursing is hard but they go above and beyond for the...

  4. New Grad drowning in LTC

    SWM2009 replied to anonomous's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have heard of verbal orders not being allowed in some acute care situations. In my LTC facility where most of the contact with MDs is via telephone, that is not at all

  5. New Grad drowning in LTC

    SWM2009 replied to anonomous's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask whoever is making noise around you to quiet down when you are on the phone. Just today I had to make that request to some staff members who were oooing and ahhing over baby pictures while I was on...

  6. Nurses, how do you view your job?

    SWM2009 replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    It is a job and it is most certainly not a calling. Do I lose points for

  7. What I learned this week (6/27)...

    SWM2009 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I am considered Ms. cool, calm, and collected in emergencies so when I had a mini melt down at work, I scared the crap out of some people. In my defense, in a 2 hour window, I had an...

  8. Ati exit exam

    SWM2009 replied to Macdeddy05's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do you have access to the ATI practice questions? Do you do those questions and then read through ALL the rationales even for questions you got right? Are you able to sign up for Virtual ATI? My PN...

  9. Question about NCLEX posts

    SWM2009 replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    True but in all my years of being on AN this has always been the case. There are a gazillion posts stating the number of SATA etc does not mean anything and a gazillion more stating they do. Around...

  10. Question about NCLEX posts

    SWM2009 replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I kept track of the SATA/pharm/OB etc questions using tally marks on the board provided. It did not interfere with my ability to pass the test. As long as one understands that the number of SATA/other...

  11. Why so many 3-11 jobs at nursing homes?

    SWM2009 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Admissions and sundowning are my two top reasons for hating that

  12. You will all probably hate me for this

    SWM2009 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Not really. There is no universal way to perceive what is rude or not rude on AN or anyplace else for that matter. Age has nothing to do with

  13. You will all probably hate me for this

    SWM2009 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    This is the heart of the matter right there. Well

  14. Liking members at AN

    SWM2009 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!

  15. You will all probably hate me for this

    SWM2009 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    See I read that same post and I did not find it to be

  16. You will all probably hate me for this

    SWM2009 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    This has been my experience too. I wonder if AN is the first message board experience for some of those complaining about rudeness

  17. Copying MARs

    SWM2009 replied to TattedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I assume you have informed your DON/ADON/manager. How have they said you should handle this? I think they are the ones who should be dealing with this

  18. indefinite suspension because of med error

    SWM2009 replied to bunbao's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility, a BS less than 70 is cause for concern. However, there are a couple of residents who I would be watching closely if BS was 80 or so because I know how quickly that number can drop....

  19. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    SWM2009 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned what the hype about Alegria shoes is all about. I've been wearing the Kayla shoe and I feel like I am walking on pillows. My feet are so comfy and bye bye lower back and knee

  20. 3-4 week wait for ATT?

    SWM2009 replied to Snafu13's topic in General Students

    Just a guess but it could be because a lot of students graduate this time of year and it may take longer to issue the

  21. Dried blood

    SWM2009 replied to yeezimiller's topic in General Nursing

    OP is a practicing nurse, right? Some of the statements she/he are making make me wonder what exactly was taught at their

  22. Liking members at AN

    SWM2009 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I like too many posters to list by name and this community has been a godsend to me in my journey to becoming a nurse. I found AN long before I actually went to nursing school and I am so glad I did....

  23. Death of a Dream

    SWM2009 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    If I were in your shoes, I think my priority would be finding a way to utilize my LPN license to bring in some extra income especially now with your husband's hours being reduced so much. Nursing...

  24. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    SWM2009 replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    Why when I offer a to help a co-worker because she is overwhelmed with an admission, a fall, and the regular med pass, she snipes back at me that she does not need any help. Then she proceeds to...

  25. NCLEX Before Graduation

    SWM2009 replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    It will depend on when your school submits the required paperwork to the BON. You need to check with