fuzzball

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1. Wi C.n.a Misconduct!

   fuzzball replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

   Alot of times its all about scapegoating. Sometimes a facility may want to get even with a employee. It is happening to me. I am a lpn. I did not like a facility in West Bend, Wisconsin. I told...

2. popliteal anerurysm

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks for your replys. BTW the nurses where I work at are driving me insane. The nurse on days (the one who started the ice packs) got the hint from me. I went through this same situation before with...

3. popliteal anerurysm

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I guess I should have reworded my questions. Any sites where I can find more information on nursing tx of popliteal anerurysms?

4. popliteal anerurysm

   fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi Everyone! As usual I need your advice. I came into work yesterday. I was off the 4th. Anyhow I had a resident who was dx previously with a popliteal aneurysm. I came into work at 1100. This pt...

5. medicare policy in LTC

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Greetings Update on this medicare situation. Guess what? It is a billing situation. I was told tonight on pms that the pt is back on medicare. They cannot bill medicare for the one day she was out....

6. medicare policy in LTC

   fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Greetings I have a question. I am a LPN in LTC environment. I'm still fairly new.(about 1 year) I never knew that a patient who was on medicare could not go out of facility overnight. Out of 39...

7. LTC workplace violence

   fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I think I am working in hell. My latest thread was R/T a nurse diverting drugs. Management will not do anything. Tuesday night we had a problem with a CNA. The supervisor and I was reprimending...

8. Need advice

   fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks for the FYI thus far. I will update on what happened so far. Pt with ativan: med was DC'd. The rational I was told: maybe (the nurse)they just gives meds to shut them up or to calm them down....

9. Need advice

   fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Greetings to all. I have a desperate need to find out if I did the right thing! I have been struggling in LTC as a nurse for 1 year. MY unit consists of 39 patients so it is quite busy. I know the...

10. Need Advice

    fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for the replys. LTC is tough. Right now I have no choice but to do ltc. No one will hire a lpn with 3 months of exp. I feel so low. I am starting my prereqs for RN. It may take...

11. Need Advice

    fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    had to edit..thanks guys for the advice LTC nurse who's going

12. LPN's working as GN's

    fuzzball replied to 2banurse06's topic in General Nursing

    2banurse I live near Milwaukee. Yes, you can work with a temp. permit. To find out more information check out Wisconsin department of regulation and licensing. Web page- http://drl.wi.gov/index.htm...

13. Words of wisdom needed ASAP

    fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I value your tips and knowledge. Already I am starting to feel better about this new job. I feel I can handle it. I know I should have more time orientating but oh well. I will be with a LPN...

14. Words of wisdom needed ASAP

    fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HI I am starting my first job in LTC and I was wondering if you guys have some pointers about LTC nursing. I am a fresh newbie LPN and I will be doing med pass by myself but will always have another...

15. LPN looking for job in Milwaukee or surrounding areas

    fuzzball replied to nicmoe's topic in General Nursing

    I am 10-15 miles north of milwaukee. I just passed nclex and will be receiving my license within two days. First-are you a lpn or rn. I know that lindengrove nsg homes have a good reputation. I...