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    Do you all think med aides are bad idea?

    clinicalteach replied to blocp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was petrified of the idea at first. Where I work, the med techs are all registered nurses in other parts of the world, waiting to take their boards here. They are open and come to me with any and...
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    Assited Living: The new skilled care

    clinicalteach replied to NJayne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i am at a 70 bed ALF. It was starting to go the way of a SNF, but I have to say... for all the issues I've been dealing with during my first three months, my ED has finally said he trusts me and has...
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    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    clinicalteach replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well, i've had about hmmm..no days without doing something for work. I clocked 85 hours and still feel like I couldn't get anything done Friday when I left. I was almost in tears. my ED is gone...
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    Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    clinicalteach replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oops, sorry not done! We had our prelim audit of the medroom. It was a good thing that I had gone through some of the charts, because I could show the state that yes, the docs had put down all...
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    Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    clinicalteach replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new Dir. of Residential services at an Assisted Living and I CAN'T STAND THIS COMPANY! THEY SUCK! NOTHING IS EVER RIGHT! i had to have my med techs go through charts to find d/c orders from...
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    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    clinicalteach replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL..go ahead and chortle! its what i'm doing to keep from crying. Excellent suggestion which i'm about to do once the phone stops ringing from
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    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    clinicalteach replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    PHEWWWWWWW!!!! holy buhhhjeebus! I love my job because of the residents, but i'm tryig to put chaos into order at the moment. I'm dealing with an ass of a marketing guy that was hired with me who now...
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    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    clinicalteach replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much!!!!! I'm going to just go ahead and bring my lesson plans from when i taught CNA classes and see what they have..better overprepared than looking like an idiot ( and let me tell you,...
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    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    clinicalteach replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi There! I'm a new Dir of Residential Services (thats what we call it here) and still work part time as an instructor. I do have some questions from all you seasoned ALF nurses, what type of...
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    Newbie with some questions about LVN school

    clinicalteach replied to goodjuju's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Please check your BVNPT for nclex pass rates, and any investigatioins into the school. Due to my being employed by one of these for profit schools you mentioned, and i don't want to get fired, that...
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    lvn to rn programs where should i go

    clinicalteach replied to nurseredcalifornia's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i was an instructor there and was led to believe the same thing. They have not been approved for their LVN to RN transition program. They don't know when its going to happen
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    Hesi Exit Test

    clinicalteach replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I am okay with ATI and HESI as an evaluation for finding out where some of the deficiencies are in a students knowledge so that we as educators can go back and focus on those area. To the poster...
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    Is it safe to say that there are no jobs for new lvn grads in San Francisco Bay Area?

    clinicalteach replied to kdempsey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    as I told my former students, sometimes you are going to have to drive a bit out of the bay area. I know of one of my former students whose friend is a brand new lvn grad and got hired on at a...
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    At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

    clinicalteach posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    hi, in a bit of a quandry and having anxiety attacks non stop lately. i and three other instructors were brought into a new lvn program for the first batch of students, after they had had a horrible...
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    At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

    clinicalteach replied to clinicalteach's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi all, Sorry for taking so long to post back. I left that school and went to a different campus where I met the most incredibly giving group of instructors who have taught me tons and I have...
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    LPN to RN bridge programs in the Bay Area

    clinicalteach replied to suzanne4's topic in LPN to RN

    ime in san jose is just starting one. infact they are offering the prereqs first . the rn bridge program i believe begins in
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    At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

    clinicalteach replied to clinicalteach's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi! Thanksfor all the input. Vicky, just like to take the time to say thanks for all the great advice and tips that I"ve silently absorbed from your blog, posts and attachments. It looks like the Dean...
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    Any LPN/VN's ACLS certified?

    clinicalteach replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! I"m in california and before that worked as a LPN in North Carolina. Both states I was ACLS certified, you have a whole host of extra education/certification opportunities out there. You can be...
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    At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

    clinicalteach replied to clinicalteach's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes, I know. There are some that will be wonderful nurses, you can see itin their eyes, their touch and their care when they step on the floor...the others , well..I will be taking this into...
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    At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

    clinicalteach replied to clinicalteach's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Pass as in like a kidney stone? This to shall pass? :) You know, I did theater professionaly many pounds and a child ago! Love to hear how you're doing! And thanks for the read.I appreciate the...
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    Student Resources: Nursing Math

    clinicalteach replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for posting these links! My students who aren't faring so well, would be remiss not to use the resources you've put up to aid in their studies at home. So Thank
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    The Clinical Reflection

    clinicalteach replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi Vicki! I have been a faithful lurker of your blog and information for a few years now, starting when i was in nursing school. You've helped keep me on an even keel a few times. Please, keep up...
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    Tips for Making Your Clinical Day Better

    clinicalteach replied to bruinlaura's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi Ace1Rnelp, I have no idea how to pm you, but was wondering if I could also have a copy of your packet . Thank
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    Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    clinicalteach replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi, I"m a LVN in california that is a clincial and theory instructor for a LVN program. I've been lurking on here for a while, started when i taught CNA's and would just like to say thank you for all...
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    What level of education do you need to have to teach LPN, medical assistant, RN, MSN?

    clinicalteach replied to wih02906's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am currently teaching in a LVN program here in the bay area. At first, my school thought with five years of experience as a lVN and a certification of completing a "teach the adult learner" CEU it...