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  1. Arriving "SUPER EARLY" for interview

    cowboy up replied to runnerdoug87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Arriving early is always a positive in my book. It says that you will be punctual and that you take this job seriouslyArriving late for a interview sends a horrible message. You probably impressed...

  2. Nursing note for beginner LPN, my first note..opinions?

    cowboy up replied to aloveless88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Continuing to monitor is unnecessary it's kind of stating the

  3. LPN - Night Shift

    cowboy up replied to celticdream's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is a hard transition. I used to wake up at noon and freak out because half the day was gone. In time your body will adjust but keep an eye open for any openings so you can get back to the...

  4. New nurse... Need guidance

    cowboy up replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Somebody gave you some wrong info on LTC. Working in a nursing home may not be very sexy or popular but it can be an extremely fulfilling and rewarding experience because you are caring for people...

  5. Suspended until further notice

    cowboy up replied to missyellow's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry that happened to you. I wonder, is your facility due for its state inspection? The heads tend to get a tad nervous when they're expecting state anytime and you'll get this over reacting...

  6. RUDE CNA

    cowboy up replied to baygrl11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    EMR LPN is right there always seems to be a CNA like that. You should talk to her privately and tell her that her snarky attitude needs to stop and if it doesn't WRITE HER UP!!!! You have many more...

  7. Fall protocol

    cowboy up replied to Kylee Renee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Absolutely you check for injuries first and if they are complaining of head or neck pain they are not moving until I've spoken to a doctor or I get a c collar around their

  8. New nurse--new at long-term care.

    cowboy up replied to thathappyone's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When it comes to working with your CNAS, I've found it helpful if you treat them as peers and with respect. Also I think it's important for a nurse to thank their co workers at the end of the shift....

  9. Can't work for a facility like this.....

    cowboy up replied to TXdarling's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Move on as soon as possible and don't worry about giving notice after the way they've messed you over. Hope your next job experience is

  10. negative coworkers

    cowboy up replied to lcalhoun's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh yes! You are not alone and you shouldn't pay their juvenile behavior a second thought. One could make the suggestion that these people get off their butts and do what you've done instead of...

  11. 3rd shift nursing as a new nurse with no experience

    cowboy up replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NOCS is great shift to get your feet wet. It's quieter your residents are in bed and your med passes usually aren't that bad. Use this time to get your bearings and work thru your new grad nerves. I...

  12. I didn't finish med pass :(

    cowboy up replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You'll get the hang of it. Give it a week and you will have a pretty good grasp on your residents and you'll have your routine down. Those residents are lucky to have you. Keep your head

  13. No call No show but

    cowboy up replied to bs63136's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the future you need to speak to someone a staffing coordinator, a unit manager,an ADON but you need to speak to someone if you're calling off. NEVER JUST LEAVE A MESSAGE AND THINK THATS ALL YOU...

  14. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    cowboy up replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I had been working in a methadone clinic for two years and the clinics executive director was the biggest ******* I've ever met. Basically it was two long years of verbal abuse and I had reached the...

  15. best i quit or fired story

    cowboy up replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked with a nurse who called off for an entire week because she said her mother died. Everyone felt terrible we got her a condolence card and we're going to give it to her when she came back.So it...

  16. Help me feel better about this - Full time 8 hour nights

    cowboy up replied to amyshell's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad you have to pay your dues I spent two years on NOCS out of school before I landed a daylight gig I never really got the hang of sleeping during the day but keep your eyes and ears open...

  17. Helpppp! What question should I ask at the end of my interview??

    cowboy up replied to GraceRN1913's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Asking about nurse to patient ratios is a good starting point and I would definitely ask how long your orientation period would be. I have worked in facilities where I was given a cart on day one...

  18. First death....

    cowboy up replied to clh8987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds to me like your rational was good. Dementia residents have ups and downs like this quite frequently in my experience. Say you called the doc, he/she would probably have ordered labs and...

  19. Nursing Student Advice

    cowboy up replied to hallecharlebois's topic in General Students

    Absolutely do it. You will learn very early on if nursing is your true calling by working as a CNA There is no romance in that job it's necessary down and dirty work that is also incredibly...

  20. Can a Patient Threaten a Nurse?

    cowboy up replied to TheAverageMan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You nailed

  21. Can a Patient Threaten a Nurse?

    cowboy up replied to TheAverageMan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You kind of get a sense for the patients that have the potential for causing that kind of trouble. If you come across one make sure there is always someone with you when you interact with them and...

  22. Forced Resignation - looking for advice

    cowboy up replied to SailLove80's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nobody ever talks about the second victim when there is a med error,that victim is the nurse who made it. I've bee. In yourvpostition myself and nothing is more terrifying than a med error. You...

  23. Changing time on nurses note

    cowboy up replied to dlarena's topic in General Nursing

    First of all,when you are finishing a nurses note no matter how much space is available on the page CROSS OUT THE REST OF THE PAGE!!!Then you initial under the time of your entry so there is no doubt...

  24. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    cowboy up replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This brings back memories of my own clinical days! My group had a instructor very similar to what you've described but not quite as extreme. It took one of the physicians saying something to the...

  25. CNAs, LPNs, RNs and Pumps and Pearls Please Advise

    cowboy up replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember those days well. You are lucky to have that Cna and the ones who help her. The point i want to make is that too often these CNa classes gloss over the truly important things. For example....