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I made some mistakes and was told I am unsafe to practice medication administration. I'll add that I am a new nurse with 1 year experience in LTC. I gave a prn medication too early coinciding with a sceduled med per facility policy. Then I did not ...

There's a scheduled order to give Roxanol Q8, then there is a PRN order to give Roxanol Q4. The Q8 is being given at 6a, 2p and 10p. Does that mean I can only give the prn at at 10a, 6p and 2a?

Too funny. Thanks, a much needed break and laugh.

I didn't think to question it because I thought just as you did *lumbarpain and gave the med. To my utter shock I was reported to the DON for this and the DON herself said this was wrong and that there's something wrong with me for not knowing this...

my resignation was accepted. i still am uncertain with how to explain that 'it wasn't a good fit for me' at the next job but i'm sure the words will come to me if i'm asked. i've been out of work almost a week now and have been applying to jobs onl...

Same here. It took me three weeks and I ended up somewhere with a not so great reputation. I have to say that now that I'm not there anymore and have a different place to compare it to ... it was a very good learning experience for me. If they were...

I definitely agree with that. The patient has since passed away however she wasn't verbally asking for the med. She was given it at 1:30pm as a scheduled dose then I observed her breathing rapid and shallow, struggling for air so I decided to put t...

thank you all for your kind advice. *update, i was let go from that job for these mistakes, in which i respectfully asked if i could resign instead. of course i was regretful and remorseful about my mistakes but in the end i was just not good enoug...

Totally agree with other posters. Being a new nurse is so overwhelming. Take one step at a time. Take one day at a time. Do definately get some help immediately. You have a whole online community here for you as well. Don't give up. It will be ...

Yes for a hospice patient. The patient was actively dieing and respirations became rapid and shallow and clearly needed the prn. The scheduled dose was given as ordered and I gave the prn 1.5 hours later additionally knowing I could not give anothe...

Bree, if you really feel that it was that big of a mistake coming into nursing, cut your losses now and go back to what you were doing before. Seriously don't waste any more of your time on something you have such strong anomisity toward. Chalk it u...

There are some other things I think are worth mentioning here. If you complete the LPN program and become licesned you can: 1. start working as an LPN and generate some income 2. apply for a bridge program to get an ADN or BSN You said the ABSN is c...

Yes, exactly, I agree. Start from the top and work your way down and around.

I would also go with Emergency Care Technician.

Pippy I think you picked a good topic. I'm probably a little late to get in on your conversation here but I was thinking about PVD and specifically in an acute case where there are complications with a clot and having an intervention on whether or no...

Hi. I don't have any info on your school however, hopefully you've seen the other posts about the HESI entrance exam. I would add that my experience with it was definately about the study guide. Get the HESI study guide. That and having recently tak...

The ones you have so far look good for mobility but wouldn't you put it that they sould go to physiotherapy as prescribed? How about addressing the skin integrity, need to keep skin clean dry ... and then how about patient education?

The final test for Level 1 is today. It's 4 times as long as all our other tests in the past 2 months. We're finishing up clinicals at the LTC facility and taking the test b4 taking care of our residents tonight. After our test and clinical evaluat...

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Good point. I'll have to really consider that because I will need even more time for studying going forward. So, this was a pass/fail level and I passed with a 99 on my final. :yelclap: Yeay me!

I actually went to Somerset County Vo-Tech in NJ and they have great programs there. I'm sure Middlesex County does as well. I live in Florida now and am going to the technical school here and the program cost without books/supplies is @$4200 for 1...

Go for the LPN Program. You should be eligible to take the CNA after the first 2 months or so. As long as you are doing well in class and pay attention in lab practice you should do fine for the CNA test. There's a written portion and a clinical p...

Not sure what you should expect but Good Luck to you!! :)

If you're not supporting a family, stick it out and look for something closer to where you are now. Keep at it, send your resume everywhere. Network with everyone you know and keep following up with them. Something will turn up sooner or later, ju...

It does depend on your situation I would add however, that what you can do extra is to get the pre-requisites done for the RN program and get good grades! It's all about your grades! That will help you get accepted, depending on where you decide to ...