MelissaLPN

MelissaLPN ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. The future of hand washing?

    MelissaLPN replied to Icanseethefinishline's topic in General Students

    I dont wash my hands every time I enter a patients room. Sometimes I am only peaking my head in the door or my hands stay firmly at my side. When the call light keeps going off it can be a bit...

  2. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I have been trying to come up with things to do myself. I have started studying my nclex rn review book! Passes the time and makes me feel more

  3. I need a stable job before entering the RN Program, but I have a question regarding f

    MelissaLPN replied to reneeblack26's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree with the above posters. Bypass the LPN. Being LPN is great in way of experience and does provide some income but not enough. If you are getting financial assistance, go to school and go all...

  4. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    This is the week! At least I hope so. Now I begin the task of feverishly checking my email as often as humanly possible. Who else is with

  5. The Med Pass is Ruining My Job!

    MelissaLPN replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel the same way. I absolutely dread the med pass. Caring for the patients is the only bright spot in my day. I pray and pray some more before I go into work and its mostly about the med pass.. I...

  6. Mixed Emotions About Nsg School

    MelissaLPN replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I totally understand. I have been in school for most of my daughters life while working two jobs. I am not going back to school for my RN and I am already feeling terrible about the impact I know it...

  7. what do you say when they are right?

    MelissaLPN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks guys. I have asked that they speak to the nurse supervisor ( she is on another shift, I am the supervisor on my shift) and I do let the family know that the cna is busy with another resident....

  8. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am now nervous waiting but I have to say, I went in there so nervous and prepared for the worst. They were wonderful. All of the instructors were smiling and encouraging. I felt like they really...

  9. nursing process & LTC...impossible?

    MelissaLPN replied to lesliel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I usually do a focused assessment. I use the nursing process w/ out really thinking about it. Case in point, resident A state she has belly pain, I assess and determine it is gas pain. I encourage the...

  10. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    mine is

  11. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I got an interview!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine is

  12. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    She said her interview is Monday!!! So soon. Yes I hope we all get in. I figure just about everyone who gets an interview will get in. They said last year they worked through almost their entire...

  13. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    one of my friends got an email. I still have

  14. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yeah even though it makes no sense to stress, I am stressed!! :) I think I have worn out my mailbox hinge and checked my gtc email account to the point of exhaustion ( I might even make it my...

  15. salary question

    MelissaLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey everyone I need your advice. My SNF is under new management and has decided to pay new hire's $4 more per hour but has be stringing the old staff along and has not raised our salary. This has been...

  16. salary question

    MelissaLPN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I completely agree. I feel like with this information ( I found out for sure two days ago) I have no choice but to

  17. salary question

    MelissaLPN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is straight from the top. Plus the DON actually promised to bring us up to area pay when they took over, and then again recently when all the nurses started

  18. Other nurses signing my initials

    MelissaLPN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think just let the other nurse know that it was not necessary. At this point, there is only one way to look at it. No one can say those are not your initials but you. ( unless it is called into...

  19. Care Plan for Unresponsive Palliative Care Pt

    MelissaLPN replied to Tooimpatient's topic in General Students

    If she is immobile I would be... turning her q 2 hours or hourly depending on if she has existing wounds. ( this would be a comfort measure, its painful to lay in one position!) Mouth care, as...

  20. considering RN as career move, fears/concerns/questions

    MelissaLPN replied to elljayo's topic in General Students

    I say go for it, if you really want it and have gumption than you will over come your fears. Psychic is really needed in nursing. I work in the ER and I can confidently say that their is a huge need....

  21. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes I know who you

  22. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yeah thats me!! Olivia? I am sorry im totally blanking. Yes I will check my email till the server

  23. GTC 2011?

    MelissaLPN replied to blueharlequin's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am nervously waiting by the mailbox. Please who ever gets their letter first please

  24. chicken pox titer

    MelissaLPN replied to philhou's topic in General Students

  25. Morphine and End Of Life

    MelissaLPN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just an update. Pt is still alive, he is now very alert, he was just sedated due to a bump in morphine. Now his body has adjusted to the 100% increase in morphine and he is awake and talking. I am...