Peds_Nurse

Peds_Nurse

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  1. LVN CA, Yellow Transcript/Non Graduate?

    Peds_Nurse replied to asr10 user's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also confused...As far as I know, you cannot be eligible to take the NCLEX unless you complete the education and clinic hours required by the school. If you didn't pass, then I would think you...

  2. LVNs=no job?

    Peds_Nurse replied to kikisan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also an LVN in CA, but I think it depends on where you're located. It only took me 2 weeks to find my job and I'm a new grad also. We just hired 4 new nurses and have 2 more in orientation next...

  3. How to handle the disruptive resident

    Peds_Nurse replied to Peds_Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree! I wish they had more focus on this type of patient during school. We try to redirect these patients at our facility, but sometimes, the only recourse is a chemical restraint. It sounds...

  4. How to handle the disruptive resident

    Peds_Nurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm looking for some suggestions on how to handle (calm) a geriatric resident that have disruptive behaviors. I work in a longterm care facility and the resident repeats "Help me" or "I'm sick" over...

  5. 1st patient death on my watch

    Peds_Nurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, fellow nurses... I just need to hear from some of you on your experiences when your 1st patient passed away. Last night, I had my first. He was on comfort care, so it wasn't a surprise that he...

  6. 1st patient death on my watch

    Peds_Nurse replied to Peds_Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hear ya, Lorrie...It's hard and since this incident with me, I've had 3 more residents pass away on my shift. Although it gets easier each time, the emotion is still there. The last one, the aid...

  7. Med error!

    Peds_Nurse replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for all the thoughts and advice. I was on that wing last night and, yes the med error is documented in the patient's chart, stating the MD and RP was notified and the patient is on our 72...

  8. Med error!

    Peds_Nurse replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I found out yesterday during my shift change that a new RN made a med error. She inadvertently gave a different patient's meds to someone else. The medication was a narcotic and one that both...

  9. new grad lvn in ca

    Peds_Nurse replied to ssottal_9898's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You need to market yourself. What other work experience do you have that can bolster your resume? You need to sell yourself, don't just rely on the fact that now you have a license, so hire me....

  10. what do I do? failed hesi have to settle for lpn!!

    Peds_Nurse replied to ziggles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an LVN, I'm disappointed that you feel this license is "settling" as if it's lower than you are willing to work. I work in a Rehab and there are many, many types of positions that LVN/LPNs work....

  11. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    Peds_Nurse replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Words of wisdom, Pagandeva... I agree, you need to watch your back, it's just the nature of people in any profession, whether it be nursing or banking or anything else. I'm a new nurse, but I've been...

  12. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    Peds_Nurse replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't despair, Lin... I'm on my 3rd month as a new nurse in LTC/Rehab facility and I only got 1 day orientation before being put on a wing by myself. You will get better every time you open that med...

  13. Looking for an LPN DoD or VA job- Know any websites?

    Peds_Nurse replied to nccatim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I strongly suggest you do your research. I was active duty Air Force and yes, there is physical fitness that is required. There is also an age, weight limits as well. Each branch has it's own...

  14. Looking for an LPN DoD or VA job- Know any websites?

    Peds_Nurse replied to nccatim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are a Veteran, you have more of a shot at a position with a military or Federal government agency. Vets have preference (5 pts) for a non-disabled vet. I worked 30 years for the DoD and...

  15. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Peds_Nurse replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    New LVN Grad Northern California (North of Sacramento, not the bay area) 20.90 per hour base .50 per hour shift differential full benefits after 90 days LTC/Rehabilitation

  16. LPN nursing experience

    Peds_Nurse replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wonderful news! I too am a new nurse and my first job is in a rehab/LTC facility. It took me only a couple of weeks to get the job. It's all in selling yourself to the employer both in writing on...

  17. 1st patient death on my watch

    Peds_Nurse replied to Peds_Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you, Lin - I've dealt with death in my personal life with family members passing, but I don't know why this one death is affecting me in this way. It's almost like I feel that because it was...

  18. Is there any CA State Law that protects the nurses?

    Peds_Nurse replied to redrose4u's topic in California Nursing

    I understand the question deals with hospital care, but what about us in long term? I'm an LVN and I have anywhere from 20-25 patients to care for with only 2 CNAs to answer call lights, etc. I do...

  19. lazy cnas

    Peds_Nurse replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA and now I'm an LVN working in a rehab facility. I have anywhere from 25 - 30 patients and I have 3 CNAs on my shift. Most of them really kick A** and work very, very hard. I know how...

  20. How to get the cna's to follow instructions

    Peds_Nurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    after reading many of the posts here about bad CNAs and CNAs that like to diagnose patients, I wonder if it comes from the low pay they get. I mean, our CNAs only get about $10 per hour. That's not...

  21. How to get the cna's to follow instructions

    Peds_Nurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Words of wisdom, Systoly! Yesterday, I had a conversation with the DON about her and apparently, I'm not the only one that has been complaining. I guess we all have been suffering in silence....

  22. Ever hear of this?

    Peds_Nurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all... Have any of you ever heard of "burping" a Foley? I'm a fairly new nurse and the other night, I had one of my aids ask me to help her with a patient's foley. She said that the urine was...

  23. Ever hear of this?

    Peds_Nurse replied to Peds_Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks all for your replies. I actually talked to our DON (who is also an RN) and she never heard of doing this either. The aide was brought in and we asked her why she thought the urine was backing...

  24. Company not paying for mandatory inservices

    Peds_Nurse replied to erinp88's topic in General Nursing

    my company does the same thing, but they call it "non-mandatory" in-service, but still expect us to know the material. So, in effect, it's mandatory without pay. I'm not sure if it's legal or not,...

  25. How to get the cna's to follow instructions

    Peds_Nurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks, Cali... Problem is, she thinks she knows more about nursing than I do just because I'm new to the facility and when I've talked to other nurses about her, they say to just ignore her and not...