MedChica

MedChica

Psych, LTC/SNF, Rehab, Corrections

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  1. The tragedy @ Newtown, Ct

    MedChica replied to Cathy4836's topic in Psychiatric

    Society already throws those with mental illnesses (and our elders) away. Now we're going to demonize the autistic kids? Now every kid with autism has to be watched and monitored? Now...autism is an...

  2. Difficulty finding jobs outside of psych?

    MedChica replied to Stephieee's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't think it's that difficult to get out of you want to. The nurses at my job don't have difficulty. - One of my old baby charges got picked up by the hospital. Now she's doing neuro (icu). -...

  3. Any one in/has been in a 10 month LPN program? few questions

    MedChica replied to countrygirl1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If there's nothing else, I suppose, do what you must. To be in charge of someone's life? I always felt like I was cutting it close with even 12 months. There are 15 mth programs out there, still. 10...

  4. Hurrying death?

    MedChica replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had this sort of situation on my second (and last) hospice pt. The family was forcing my hand. I understood. I just felt uncomfortable giving him the Roxanol to that extent. I gave him 10 (his...

  5. First job and I am in total shock!

    MedChica replied to visionsbydean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm new myself ( Did you report it to the oncoming shift or put it in a 24/hr report book...for every shift that follows to be aware, contact her provider and monitor the condition? The bleed? I had...

  6. 5 months snd still haven't takin boards

    MedChica replied to Nikki0727's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take that test and get it out of the way. The longer you wait, the rustier you become on certain subjects. I was tested over every subject. BUT...I concentrated on my drugs, med surg and...

  7. I'm becoming very discouraged

    MedChica replied to bkworm8it's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why would anyone be helpful to 'competition'? LOL I helped 3-4 of my classmates (AFTER I MADE SURE THAT I HAD A JOB, FIRST) and told them to keep their traps shut to the rest of our class. No,...

  8. Just A Rant!!!!!!!!!

    MedChica replied to caffeineaddict's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know that this is a rant, but...I don't 'get' it. 1. These employers ARE/WERE giving you a chance. That's why you got the interview. 2. 'Do you have any experience'? You have no acute exp. Yeah -...

  9. LTC LPN's...how many patients do you have??

    MedChica replied to knottygirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My school never taught time management. You learn that on the floor. I work psych geri. Dementia/Alzheimers, BP, Schizophrenia, personality disordered, etc... 80% are on anti-psychs. You might...

  10. Guide to first job in LTC!

    MedChica replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. If you work psych LTC (or a lockdown facility)...get comfortable 'running' shoes. The dementia pts (and similarly disordered) are always looking for a way out. I have two people who walk the...

  11. Don't Want To Be A Nurse Anymore...

    MedChica replied to amari's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was burned out of my previous career field (rad tech/ct/management/military). I can understand. I just quit cold turkey. Was I scared? Not really. Do I advise the same? Nope. It was hard. I...

  12. Lpn to bsn advice please!

    MedChica replied to enunez29's topic in LPN to RN

    UofP is so expensive. That, in and of itself, turned me off. They were going to suck up my GI Bill, too. I was, like, "I worked too hard and put up with a whole lotta crap for this...to what? Give...

  13. Clinical

    MedChica replied to RN403's topic in General Students

    Yup. It's the only way that my legs can handle my shifts. I swear, my toe was going

  14. I did a dumb thing today and learned a lesson

    MedChica replied to DawnCaprice's topic in General Students

    You handled the situation incorrectly. You shouldn't have 'jumped' him. You 'confronted' him. You were too aggressive and he responded in kind because was on the rec'ing end of an insult. You...

  15. Did you pick your school by it's NCLEX pass rate?

    MedChica replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I considered NCLEX scores, drop-out rate and clinical time (sites). I also chose my school based on class start availability. I was wait-listed (unbelievable, my grades were competitive) and I was...

  16. Where can I actually help people??

    MedChica replied to AlphaPig's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with the elders and the mentally ill. I feel like I make a difference in their lives by being there for them. We're stepping up when their loved ones are unable to or just flat-out don't...

  17. Whats your record??

    MedChica replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    I work psych-geriatrics. These events happened within two hours. So far? - Resident 'a' (a kindly-looking older gent in his 60's with a cane + delusions of granduer, schizoaffective and BP, I think)...

  18. Why do some colleges have waitlists while others do not?

    MedChica replied to DCtooRN's topic in General Students

    Too many aspiring students. Too few slots to hold them. It's just like that. Like... trying to pour the contents in a box of cheerios down a 2-liter bottle. Some (aspirants) will make it in. Many...

  19. Cheating in the Classroom

    MedChica replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    LOL "Another student was circling the answers on HER test"? Your eyes are all over her paper like a hawk.... That's not believable. What sort of nursing school do you attend where exams aren't...

  20. Satisfaction Survey: Tell Us What You Think of allnurses.com

    MedChica replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Love the site. At this stage, I come here to learn and share info. I use this site for research when I get off shift. Just to gain a new perspective or better understanding of things. Maybe, I'll...

  21. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    MedChica replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. Most of the nurses that I'm related to and personally know (RNs) 'earn well'. Of course, they have paid their dues. They hop in and out of different specialties. They travel. They...

  22. I need help....maybe I'm crazy

    MedChica replied to Notquitesure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I pulled meds for one week as a GVN. I was pulling meds for 43 pts but I tried to nurse as well. I did get a little quicker, but it was difficult to balance both roles. You can't really help...

  23. Can they just bump me up?

    MedChica replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Where'd you hear that you 'can't work in a hospital'? ALLNURSES? Irrelevant...what does your nurse manager say? How are things in your area? 2. They don't 'bump' you up, you've got to...

  24. First day reality check

    MedChica replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

    I worked 32-40 hours a week as a nurse aide. LTC and homehealth. I made good grades...because I understood the material and read the passages. Some people can't. Some people can. To each according...

  25. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    MedChica replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, when I did homehealth (aide), I did. I ran the vaccum and washed the dishes and cooked and such. In a way, it IS taking advantage, but I didn't completely mind. The elders needed help and I...