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  1. computerized order entry-what would you do?

    guest2210 replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The nurses can enter the order, if it's a verbal or telephone order, but it is up to the pharmacy to enter it on the MAR and to double check the order, and call the MD if there is any questions on the...

  2. Any good agency in Tampa,Fl??

    guest2210 replied to Bella RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Is there a prn pool at any local hospitals that you can sign up with? In Cleveland, OH a very large facility has their own agency and prns within the facility and it's run like an outside agency,...

  3. The Shower Room is for ?????

    guest2210 replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    DANG!!! And I was terminated just for saying to another colleague that my boss should f*** himself!!! Maybe I should have done him

  4. Interested in Joining LPN/LVN Professional Organization(s)

    guest2210 replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I received certification in meds from NAPNES. When I graduated from LPN school in 1982, I was certified to pass meds by the Ohio Association of Practical Nurse Educators (OAPNES). Most facilities...

  5. Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

    guest2210 replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to wear a 5X top and bottom. This store carries a wide variety of colors, styles and brands from Landau to Dickey. They have outlets in certain areas and quick delivery also....

  6. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    guest2210 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    OB/GYN named Dr.

  7. Experienced nurse moving to Cleveland - what is average pay?

    guest2210 replied to LDBRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I know a new BSN grad that started at the Cleveland Clinic in Nov. 2009 and started at $25/hr. in CVICU. The Clinic overhired RNs for the new heart center and urology centers that opened last year....

  8. Burnt out on LTC. Suggestions PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

    guest2210 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i agree with the previous poster. try an agency or check into med centers in your area to see if they have a prn pool. it might give you just enough of a diversion. i've never stayed at a job...

  9. 2 Weeks Notice?

    guest2210 replied to LVN2010M's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it possible to go prn with your current employer in case new job doesn't work out? If not, then try part time with current employer and schedule part time hours around new job hours. Good

  10. anyone go from LTC to hospital?

    guest2210 replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    There are more and more LICs with skilled units that are almost the same as working in a hospital, the big difference being nurse to patient ratio. It would be the same as working on a med/surg floor...

  11. LPN-ADN online or distance programs?

    guest2210 replied to caffeineRx's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi... I received both an email and a phone call from the recruiter below. You might want to gove him a call or an email to get the info you are looking for. Sorry I didn't get the info as now...

  12. Information Please LPN to RN

    guest2210 replied to HMNBRD's topic in Ohio Nursing

    There is a program in the Akron area, Cuyahoga Falls Institute of Technology. It is an LPN to RN bridge program, 15 months in length, and ALL of the pre-reqs are included in the curriculum. I toured...

  13. Nursing and computers

    guest2210 replied to ohioscouser's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I've been involved with the implementation and support of Epic based CPOE and EMAR, and Op Time for the Cleveland Clinic. Most of the openings I've encountered the client is requesting that the...

  14. please help: is 1 nurse: 50 patients

    guest2210 replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job when I graduated in 1982 was for an LTC-100 patients, 2 nurses and no med techs. After a 13 year disability break, in an AL I had 64 patients with no med techs on 7p-7a shift, where there...

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

    guest2210 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An LPN in suburbs of Cleveland: LTC-22.50/hr w/bens Assisted living-16.50/hr w/bens EMR support-25.40/hr no bens Contract with another agnecy out of state-$55.00/hr, no bens, all travel,lodging,...

  16. Night Shift as an LVN

    guest2210 replied to LVN2010M's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    my first lpn job was also nights in a nursing home and i made a whopping $5.85/hr with a $1 shift differential. we've come a long way, baby!! lol...it does take some getting used to reversing your...

  17. I did the stupidest thing ever

    guest2210 replied to shanika1m1's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it's due to the fact that nursing schedules CAN be more flexible than just about any other

  18. Thinking of a career in Informatics

    guest2210 replied to JCamanche's topic in Nursing Informatics

    i'm an lpn and have been doing it support for 2 years. i have been seriously considering obtaining my adn so that i could go further in this field. but looking back, i have done fairly well to this...

  19. Need help finding a hospital with a nursing informatics team

    guest2210 replied to Spring152's topic in Nursing Informatics

    the cleveland clinic has a nursing informatics team, as does ohio state university, and children's hospital in

  20. Which hospitals use EPIC?

    guest2210 replied to AU-RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    some of the ones for sure are: kaiser and stanford in ca, sentara health care in va, bon secours in va is just starting to implement epic this year, parkland health center and children's hospital in...

  21. Am I too old to go back to school?

    guest2210 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like the previous poster, I am 51, have been an LPN for 28 years, and have been working in IT support and implementation for 2 years. I am just now considering getting my RN so I can have more...