StarNurse2006

StarNurse2006

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  1. medication strip packs

    StarNurse2006 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, we receive a month's worth of meds at a time, except for Medicare meds, which come in 14 day supplies and have to be reordered as needed. At any given time, only about 10% of my patients are on...

  2. What do you think, or what would you do?

    StarNurse2006 replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have done something similar...if the patient is their own responsible party, their request to go 911 trumps MD's refusal to give an

  3. Doing away with side rails?

    StarNurse2006 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility I work in is currently on a "the resident has the right to fall" kick. State surveyors were very restraint-focused this year, so we are implementing a new fall-risk program. The staff as...

  4. What do you love/hate about LTC?

    StarNurse2006 replied to ShiphrahPuah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Loves: My residents, of course. They are who keep me coming to work every day. The autonomy, as someone else mentioned. The busy pace. Hate: The people I work with who feel that you can walk into...

  5. medication strip packs

    StarNurse2006 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility has a pharmcy rep come in on the first of the month with all of the meds in large cardboard filing-type boxes. The rep checks against the MARs to make sure all the meds are there, and...

  6. Pharmacology Certification by NAPNES?

    StarNurse2006 replied to lauralauranurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would also love to hear more from those who have taken the exam! I have been looking into this myself and bought the text recommended by NAPNES. The website stated that the exam was based off of...

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

    StarNurse2006 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry I wasn't more specific! I was referring to registry in a hospital setting. 33 patients in LTC is MUCH more hectic! I was rather bored with 6-8 patients. It made for a long day!

  8. Charge Nurse did CNA work. Learned A LOT.

    StarNurse2006 replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Every morning I have a quick meeting with the CNAs assigned to my residents. I give them any report pertinent to their assignments, confirm what showers they have assigned, let them know if a...

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

    StarNurse2006 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a LTC in Southern CA. We have a 99 bed facility, with 3 charge nurses each taking 33 beds (regardless of census, but it usually evens out) I work 7-3, so I have 3 CNAs, the other 2 nurses...

  10. Women who don't know they're pregnant

    StarNurse2006 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious about this... I think everyone has heard stories about women who had no idea they were pregnant and then suddenly delivered. I had heard a story like this about a friend of my Mom's,...

  11. Need Advice, please help! (HIPAA)

    StarNurse2006 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really hope that you all can help me with your opinions/professional knowledge on this topic: I am a nurse in a LTC. I have been caring for a particular patient for the past year. During this time...

  12. Need Advice, please help! (HIPAA)

    StarNurse2006 replied to StarNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to clarify, I did not access any records. This incident occured on my day off, and now, with the suspension, I do not return to work until next week. When I told her I would look into...

  13. Need Advice, please help! (HIPAA)

    StarNurse2006 replied to StarNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    She found about her visit because the daughter in law called the facility to ask what was going on with the labs. Apparently they either never notified her of a problem or gave her the run-around...

  14. Need Advice, please help! (HIPAA)

    StarNurse2006 replied to StarNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't give out any info such as lab results, I just told her I would look into it if she called me and reminded me. I felt that what I shared was general info, i.e., I don't know if it was...

  15. to those in cali, has anyone waited longer than 4 weeks for NCLEX results?

    StarNurse2006 replied to BaguioBoy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Called the board again yesterday...they were on October 2!

  16. STILL WAITING! Tested October 4.

    StarNurse2006 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-PN in California on October 4, and I'm still waiting! I was being patient, figuring my results would come sometime last week, but I got a call from the classmate I took the test...

  17. to those in cali, has anyone waited longer than 4 weeks for NCLEX results?

    StarNurse2006 replied to BaguioBoy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YES! Because I also took mine October 4! I called the board today...they are still processing Sept. 29 results! Good luck to you...I no longer feel so alone! Keep us

  18. Starting orientation as a new grad LVN...how do I prepare?

    StarNurse2006 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all... Wow, I finally made it to the "First Year in Nursing" forum...I thought I might never get here! I just took my NCLEX yesterday...it shut off at 85, and now I'm awaiting my results! I have...

  19. First week of Oct test takers in HERE!

    StarNurse2006 replied to RosesrReder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday, October 4, but I didn't find this thread until today! I shut off at 85, as did my classmate that went with me! Now I think I need to go read the thread with suggestions...

  20. How long did you wait for your ATT? To take NCELX? Results?

    StarNurse2006 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, I just graduated from an LVN program on August 29, and I am impatiently (is there any other way?) waiting for my ATT. I was told to expect to receive it in 4 weeks and then depending on the...

  21. I got a travel position at Desert Regional Medical Center...any advice?

    StarNurse2006 replied to lccougar02's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Jackie, I worked at DRMC for a year as a CNA on 4 East, Skilled Nursing/Rehab. I now work at Eisenhower in Rancho Mirage, but hope to return to DRMC as soon as I pass boards (LVN). I worked there...

  22. Considering a move to Las Vegas - ? about LPN-BSN

    StarNurse2006 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi all, My husband and I are seriously (as in, we've pretty much made up our minds) thinking about moving from Southern California to Las Vegas in Summer 2008. I am getting ready to graduate from an...

  23. Nursing school while raising a family

    StarNurse2006 replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Nursing

    To all getting ready to start nursing school with a family... I'm right there with you! I am in a 12 month LVN program, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, and an hour and half drive each way, every day....

  24. HELP!!!!!!! What can i do?

    StarNurse2006 replied to slimgoodies's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! My tips for you are... -Don't put anything off until tomorrow! Study now, do the homework now, etc. Procrastination is NOT helpful in nursing school! -Find a study buddy or group....

  25. Looking for a job prior to graduation?

    StarNurse2006 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Long story, but... I am in a vocational nursing program, with 6 months left. Due to illness and strict attendance policies, I have been "given" a 2 month break, moving my graduation date from June...