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Leelee2

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  1. What kind of scrubs do you wear in LTC?

    Leelee2 replied to calidonrnstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Currently anything goes. Solids, or print scrubs. It is my experience in LTC that the resident's really enjoy the different prints. My facility wants to go with white pants for all nurses, so that...

  2. LPN mistake??

    Leelee2 replied to tillyrn2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, the short program worked for me and I learned what I needed to during the program. So, yes, it was worth it. No, not having a hard time finding a program that would accept me for an RN...

  3. When nursing staff ask for medications

    Leelee2 replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Doesn't your facility have staff lockers?? I would suggest that they buy a bottle of tylenol and keep in their work

  4. Minnesota LPN vs BSN program-can't decide which to choose

    Leelee2 replied to mbmn's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN in WI, I would encourage you to go with the BSN. Having a one year Practical Nursing degree, is far less valuable in the long run. Yes, it is cheaper initially, but overall you can do so...

  5. Top 3 Qualities of an LPN

    Leelee2 replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1) compassionate 2) accurate 3)

  6. Tuition Waiver Programs

    Leelee2 replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for Hospital Healthcare where other nurses signed these contracts. Pay was low for new grad RN at this hospital, they used you were they needed you (not neccessarily where you want to...

  7. charts on plain sight--HIPAA violation?

    Leelee2 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For charting, you may request a work accomodation, citing that the environment is too distracting. Especially after the incident in which you received a verbal warning. If you have an ADHD, or...

  8. No More Mileage Pay!

    Leelee2 replied to pcbnurse's topic in Home Health

    Sounds like an employer taking advantage of the economic crisis. Sucks. My brother's company recently also took away mileage pay...new strategy to save a whole lot of $ for the

  9. Me vs. 3 year old

    Leelee2 replied to Luv2care0907's topic in Home Health

    Run. These parents and this situation sounds Crazy! The way that this agency is handling it, seems to cater to this type of behavior as well. I would move on, to a place that cares a little more...

  10. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    Leelee2 replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's okay to share your feelings. Not all thoughts or feelings are positive. This is a thread where it does need to be okay to do just

  11. Would YOU accept this position?

    Leelee2 replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well Said!! It is quite troubling to see supervisors and DON's misleading new grads... I guess being desperate for staff, they do what they need to, to get new blood in the doors.

  12. Help speeding up

    Leelee2 replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC, it takes me four hours to med pass during an average shift. While preparing meds, I am pretty blunt with staff that interrupt. It best be an emergency situation. If not, I will let...

  13. New Admissions

    Leelee2 replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Floor nurse to do the admit, including writing of the MAR/TAR (by hand) No unit secretary, and often no unit manager to assist. Ratio of one nurse to 22 patients, on a medicare (subacute unit) As...

  14. Ashland, MO LPNs?

    Leelee2 replied to Lericalpoet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for the info sparrowhawk and nurse_mo1986, i am in the process of transfering my current license to MO. Any names of hospitals or SNF's that offer weekend programs in the...

  15. Ashland, MO LPNs?

    Leelee2 replied to Lericalpoet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the truthful answer!! That is the only thing that really worries me, (as we live in a very safe community now.) What would you expect starting pay to be in the clinic setting?? Also,...

  16. Dropped from LPN school last week--have OCD.

    Leelee2 replied to kovercomer's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would be speaking with student services/school counselor immediately. You are in school and learning, you Will make some mistakes. The patient who requested not to have you the 2nd day...any...

  17. Ashland, MO LPNs?

    Leelee2 replied to Lericalpoet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is this in Long Term Care, Hospital, Or Clinic setting? (Also interested in moving to Springfield MO, interested in working for Cox.) I know the cost of living down in MO is way better than here!...

  18. Overwhelmed new grad having difficulty concentrating

    Leelee2 replied to LordHaveMercy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I experienced the lack of concentration in nursing as well. Was very scary to me, as i never had ever felt a lack of concentration that strong before. Got tested, and Yep...ADHD!! Medication is a...

  19. Would YOU accept this position?

    Leelee2 replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above poster that said "run". I also do not believe that they are being honest with you. You will be in a charge position, and held responsible as the only RN in the building. I...

  20. Initial assessments ?

    Leelee2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my state, it is not within the scope of the LPN to do initial assessments. Though I have noticed at this facility, many LPN's are willing to go and do the assessment ("gather data"= do the...

  21. charts on plain sight--HIPAA violation?

    Leelee2 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    History of LTC and staffing issues, has been an ongoing issue for years. I believe this is more of a staffing issue. If this facility was staffed appropriately, there wouldn't be an issue with...

  22. Initial assessments ?

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your response. That's pretty much what i was thinking. I guess, I am just not willing to be putting my license on the line, for an RN who may "sign off" but not really do her own...

  23. What would you do?

    Leelee2 replied to Lammy01's topic in General Nursing

    Both situations should be written up. The lost med list (are you kidding me, 3 days?? Giving what the wife advises?? How is it that nobody calls on this for 3 days!! Scary.) And while I can...

  24. charts on plain sight--HIPAA violation?

    Leelee2 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your points are very valid. I would not feel comfortable giving report where other residents/family may over hear. Hippa violation. I also firmly believe that Med pass in LTC should NOT be...

  25. Did I use alcohol swab?

    Leelee2 replied to Sweetie2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good point! And yet, scary too. I dread the day when I become the patient in hospital setting