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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 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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?

  5. 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...

  6. 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....

  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 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...

  9. 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....

  10. Need Advice

    fuzzball posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

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

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  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...

  16. I Just Got Back From Taking The Nclex-pn

    fuzzball replied to Guest26407's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way last thursday. I could not function until I called the 900 number and they told me I passed. My test cut off at 85. Keep us posted. My next post will be congradulating

  17. SW MO LPN Pay...

    fuzzball replied to BradP's topic in General Nursing

    Can you tell me how low is low? I was thinking about moving back their. I lived in that area back in 85\91. I have family their. Just curious. I remember working as a cna and being treated like...

  18. Anyone know of any good baylor programs for LPN?

    fuzzball replied to Mommy2be's topic in General Nursing

    Cedar lake in west bend may have a baylor program..alot of nsg homes will not advertise baylor but check out north of milwaukee. I live north in Jackson near west bend. Oh Lasata in Cedurburg hires...

  19. Nclex

    fuzzball replied to Chi's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I just passed the nclex in wisconsin(LPN). I have tips if this is your area of study. Let me

  20. Can Anyone Remember

    fuzzball replied to Guest26407's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :) Hi This is Fuzzball and I just wanted to tell you about my nclex exp. I took the exam Feb.10. It was driving me crazy so I called today (pearsunvue):) to check my results. I am now an LPN. Yes....

  21. What Im I doing wrong?? I test ON Valentines Day

    fuzzball replied to Guest26407's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi I took my test today. 2 hours and 85 questions for the PN test. I do feel nervous. One thing I noticed about the test is that its no way like the practice tests(saunders, mosbys, etc.) Alot of...

  22. Taking my boards on 2/8/05?????

    fuzzball replied to almostanurse26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just scheduled nclex exam for Feb 10. I am very nervous. I have been studying since graduation back in Dec. I feel okay overall. I am studying Saunders and Mosbys pn 05. They compliment each...

  23. LPN job duties from 10,20,30 years ago to the present.

    fuzzball posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm doing a research paper on LPN's. What I need to know is R/T the job duties/expectations of nurses of yesteryears to the present? Has the role changed? Is the duties more or less? Your...

  24. LPN job duties from 10,20,30 years ago to the present.

    fuzzball replied to fuzzball's topic in General Nursing

    I want to say thank you to everyone who has responded to this thread. Please keep posting. I need all the information I can get....:)

  25. at school and need answer for question

    fuzzball replied to 46yrsbacktoschool's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think they are referring to percutaneous,parental, and