tmoorelpn

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1. mandatory overtime

   tmoorelpn replied to Kim Mohun's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   The state VA nursing facility in my town has to be one of the worst with mandatory overtime and they are unionized. The state railroads the union and since the union is scared to stand up to the state...

2. How bad is the isolation problem where you work?

   tmoorelpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I work in LTC and on our unit we have 42 residents. Out of those 42 we have 5 on isolation for MRSA of the urine. We've had three that have had MRSA of the urine for months now but we just put two...

3. just wondering

   tmoorelpn replied to NightShiftCNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   When I was in nursing school and was working as a CNA, I asked repeatedly for 12 hour shifts and I was told that they no longer were allowing 12 hour shifts. So I continued to work 8 hours while they...

4. Briefs at night???

   tmoorelpn replied to AlixCoastRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In my facility, I've suggested that pads be left off at night but I was vetoed by the CNAs who also think that there's more work involved in that. I don't see how it could be more work. They have the...

5. Why you as Nurses choose nursing homes?

   tmoorelpn replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That's exactly it! There's nothing quite like taking a few minutes to sit and talk with a 95 year resident. They have so much to tell! I enjoy forming relationships with the residents in my care. For...

6. Why al the negativity in LTC???

   tmoorelpn replied to sixes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I know all I ever hear about regarding LTC/nursing homes is the horror stories. Families of seniors are extremely nervous placing their loved ones in LTC facilities. I would be nervous too, I don't...

7. Losing your skills in LTC

   tmoorelpn replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I use my skills in LTC, I also work on a skilled unit but I still use all of the skills that I learned in school. Suctioning, catheters, trachs, etc. But I have learned one new skill since graduating...

8. Why you as Nurses choose nursing homes?

   tmoorelpn replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I found the hospital setting wasn't my thing so I naturally leaned towards LTC. I also think geriatrics and LTC really is the best fit for my personality. I prefer routine over chaos, to me the...

9. CNA's passing meds in ALF. What's your opinion?

   tmoorelpn replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree, I think with all of the new medications out there that it's downright dangerous. There's no way for even nurses to know everything about every type of drug but I think there should be a...

10. took my nclex 2 days ago

    tmoorelpn replied to MPNURSE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It varies by state. Illinois still has a 90 day waiting period but I was told that they're considering changing it to 45 days so people can test more often or something. I'm sorry to hear that you...

11. took my nclex 2 days ago

    tmoorelpn replied to MPNURSE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The Pearson Vue center where I took my test has 8 seats for the NCLEX. I was the last one in and the first to leave and I passed. Pearson Vue told me the results should be available after 48 hours. I...

12. Male nursing students/nurses

    tmoorelpn replied to krebs.cycle's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work the male nurses and CNAs have a heck of time and I feel so sorry for them because they are really good at what they do. We have female residents who just don't want a man getting them...

13. Sink or Swim/Eat Their Own

    tmoorelpn replied to organic_matter's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like my hazing came with doing clinicals in school at the hospital. That was horrible experience and not very conducive to learning. We were treated like we were the scum of the earth and...

14. LPN Duties

    tmoorelpn replied to Colormyworld's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as a CNA while going to school so really nothing is shocking or disgusting to me anymore. I'm immune to just about anything anyone can dish out. My unit has 43 residents and I am responsible...

15. took my nclex 2 days ago

    tmoorelpn replied to MPNURSE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I took my test the 11th of February and had those results from the vue website on the afternoon of the 13th. I am so glad that they offer those unofficial results, it's $8 very well spent. I only...