BreeLPN2RN

BreeLPN2RN

LTC, Med-Surg, GP Office

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  1. other job...

    BreeLPN2RN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a website for 12 years selling horse related items. It practically runs itself. I work 3-11, so I do all my emailing customers, packing, printing postage, restocking in the morning, then drop...

  2. staffing schedules

    BreeLPN2RN replied to rectal itch's topic in General Nursing

    I did Baylor years ago and loved it! Two 12's every weekend and full benefits. The facility was bought out and changed that,

  3. Pt fainted on me while standing up

    BreeLPN2RN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    You did

  4. Hostile staff

    BreeLPN2RN replied to pjpj's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent answers. I totally

  5. Can the DON make you stay for OT if the next shift doesn't show or is called off?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to TonyaM73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our nursing dept. heads, who rotate being "on call", cover the shift if someone calls in, unless we can get someone else to stay over or come in. We don't have many call ins, thank goodness. We have...

  6. One entree per person,please

    BreeLPN2RN replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    We got pizza for every shift & a thank you card w/personal letter from our Administrator. I love where I

  7. Most common LTC meds

    BreeLPN2RN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We give a lot of Aricept, Remeron (Mirtazapine), Ambien,

  8. Cried at work today

    BreeLPN2RN replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    I love people like you. Caring people make the best nurses. God bless

  9. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    BreeLPN2RN replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is so unacceptable to have such a short orientation for a new nurse!! Our LTC facility gives one whole month of orientation to new grads and 2-3 weeks for experienced new hire nurses. I work the...

  10. What do you hate the most (if anything at all) about your job?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to kika72's topic in General Nursing

    "I hate it when we are short staffed" That's the ONLY thing I hate about my

  11. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility is LTC-SNF and I absolutely love it. It's a wonderful place to work. I love the residents and my co-workers. I've been a nurse 23 years. I've worked mostly LTC, but also home health,...

  12. I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Give it up. You are NOT good nursing

  13. Texas catheter help

    BreeLPN2RN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    NOODLE??

  14. Question about tinnitus

    BreeLPN2RN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I developed tinnitus after using Timoptic for a week about 5 months ago. The buzzing was horrible. I was changed to Travatan, but still have tinnitus, not as bad but it's still there. Sometimes it's...

  15. What shift in ltc do you prefer?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Godsgirl20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I prefer 3-11 and that's the shift I work. Years ago I worked Baylor, I LOVED it. But, they did away with

  16. How did you know LTC was right for you?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked Med-Surg, GP office, home health and LTC. I love LTC the most & plan on staying in LTC. The facility where I work is wonderful. They are LTC/SNF Rehab center with 100 beds. It's clean,...

  17. Pt in meeting when time for meds/ and ID pt with no bands on

    BreeLPN2RN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    We can give meds in the dining room & can usually catch a resident prior to rehab. If not, our rehab staff doesn't mind us going in and giving meds or doing accu checks. None of the 100 residents...

  18. Can a DNR order be a TO

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    It's a DNR order.GOD forbid, but is something should happen at the point in time it is not reversible. I think what Katie5 meant was death resulting from DNR is not

  19. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    BreeLPN2RN replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked LTC-SNF for years and really enjoy the elderly patients & getting to know their families. The SNF & Rehab facility where I work is wonderful & gets excellent ratings from the...

  20. Get well notes for patients

    BreeLPN2RN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is so sweet. I think it's a great