MedChica

MedChica

Psych, LTC/SNF, Rehab, Corrections

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  1. If you worked FT during nursing school...

    MedChica replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked doubles on the weekends...16 hours. Also helped out on some evenings. Few hours here and there. You study when you find the time. During breaks, you re-read what you've just been lectured....

  2. 3 to 5 days training enough in ltc?

    MedChica replied to NewLPN11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Mine will be 3

  3. "Peenie-wraps"?

    MedChica replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never heard of it and our DON and nurses would have a pooh-fit if any of the aides tried it. Of course, I cut corners when I was an aide. I have double-padded a bed or two for my heavy pee-ers,...

  4. A new nurse feeling confident :)

    MedChica replied to EarthwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why was I reading the story at the edge of my seat? I was in suspense.... "...and THEN?" LOL I'm glad that you worked calmly through the situation. That training sure kicked in. Our meals are always...

  5. I don't want to work in a nursing home...

    MedChica replied to ProudStudent's topic in General Students

    Our elders need our help, too. ...and I've found nothing monotonous or depressing about the nursing home environment. Old people say the darndest things, y'know. There are good times. Lots of good...

  6. Working RNs and the CNA are to blame for new graduate RN program shortages .

    MedChica replied to murs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just another way to pit young against old and split 'the team'. I say, 'don't fall for it'. The reasons for the 'nursing shortage' are pretty varied and have more to do with field being unable to...

  7. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

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

    I noticed that too 'TOTHEPOINTLVN'. It's a good choice, OP. Totally agree. I just did a 1 year diploma, too. The choice to do 'diploma'? I think it's all about what's feasible for you. I took out...

  8. Any disadvantages to WGU? Considering the program

    MedChica replied to vladi50's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm interested in knowing more, too. A nurse recommended this school to me. I can't do another FT school/FT work schedule situation. I need to call and check matriculation agreements with other...

  9. Night Shift For Newbies

    MedChica replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    This was great. I'll be starting on the nightshift. At first, I wanted to be on days...because, I guess, it's better to start 'hard' and go to 'easy'. But I've thinking about it and seeing the...

  10. The Elderly Are Devalued

    MedChica replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally agree and you can add those suffering from mental illness to the list of Most Thrown Away And Devalued Members of

  11. Baths!

    MedChica replied to Nursingschoolzombie's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't know. I'd kind of feel a sort of way about dayshift pushing their work off on me, too. I would've said something abolut it to you, too. LOL If it were that pressing and I couldn't save the...

  12. CNA frustrated with co-workers!!!

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

    Wow. Thank God for self-aware residents. She probably knew and if she didn't? Had the resources to find out. She was either too lazy or too frustrated to look it up. So, you get the, "Here. Just...

  13. Inappropriate Behavior

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

    'Infringing on their rights'? Eh. If the lady at your job feels obliged? That's her. It's not like she's fondling the residents and they're not signalling discomfort. I don't kiss the residents. I...

  14. ATI good resource?

    MedChica replied to lindseyshaw1985's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school uses ATI as well. From the class before mine? Everyone who followed ATI (did the test, interacted with their coach, kept studying and tested within a month of the 'greenlit' --having...

  15. Long-Term Care Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

    MedChica replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like LTC. Just wish that there was some sort of Nursing Home Reform going on. I understand that there's a need in the hospital b/c of acuity and whatnot. But what about our geris? Can they get a...

  16. Last semester of lpn school......

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

    CONGRATS!!!!! I'm done. Was I nervous? Nah, the bulk of my class was like 'Get me the hell outta here...!" LOL It was a mix of senioritis and mental tiredness. Regardless, we're all too thrilled...

  17. How clean is a "bathed" patient?

    MedChica replied to tiredtech's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Smegma? That's not showering. Some people just aren't doing the pericare correctly. 'Icky and gross' have little to do with it and I'm sure that anyone with a weak stomach wouldn't be an aide to...

  18. Thinking of having a baby while in LPN school

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

    As Chris Rock said, 'I can probably drive by steering a car with my foot, that doesn't make it a good idea...' LOL C'mon. Just because you can do something doesn't mean that you should.... A...

  19. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    MedChica replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I've already discussed being a self-hating aide. LOL No, I'm just kidding. It's just that...you can never have an aide staff where everyone's on point. There's always two or three who are...

  20. What is your current LPN salary

    MedChica replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a GVN as of Aug 3. My new job once the BON send me my paperwork: -- LTC psych. -- $20.00/hr This surprised me. I thought that this was the new grad nurse pay rate. As a 'not quite nurse',...

  21. What specialty are you considering?

    MedChica replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no clue. I'm a GVN now and working in LTC psych. It's fun. I'd never work in a regular nursing home. For specialities? - ER - Psych - LTC - Dialysis. I like the autonomy of 'acutes'...

  22. What will you do after you graduate and take NCLEX?

    MedChica replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    1. Throwing up. 2. Working. I have this job lined up. Seems like it's going to be a nightshift, now. Good thing? I can work once I get 'greenlit' to take NCLEX (virtual ATI). So, that'll be...

  23. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    MedChica replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me? How can anyone on this board judge the student nurses on planning ahead, when the bulk come on here whining, crying and singing their sad songs day in and day out? >>>cue...

  24. Grateful for male nurses!!

    MedChica replied to studentnurse96's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Now, I have been in situations where males worked predom. It's usually nic, but don't tell me that things can't get ugly. LOL It was like Testerone Overload. Men can get every bit as hen-pecky (in...

  25. Can you take care of your own?

    MedChica replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand. I used to shoot xrays and ct. Know how much I used to earn? 3 times as much as what I'm earning now as a nurse aide. I used to save $1500/mth. Fast fwd 3 years...LOL I'm saving my...