Ginger80

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  1. The waiting game..

    Ginger80 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat too! I want this job soooo much! AAAAH! Pick me! Pick me!!! Good luck to all of

  2. Interview Next Monday!

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm an LPN working in LTC since I graduated last year. I've been trying to get a job in a family practice office for months, and FINALLY have an interview next week in an MD's office! I'm...

  3. Need help with cover letter...stumped!

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I want to apply for a job at a methadone clinic, but I can't seem to find the right wording or get my thoughts organized for a cover letter. I'm usually very good with these things, and I...

  4. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    Ginger80 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I don't work on Planet X. I'm in Ontario. I "float" around 4 different units of the facility, each has 30-36 residents. Two of these areas have more "needy" residents, and my 2 others have more...

  5. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    Ginger80 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1 LPN (me) for 146 residents. There are 4-5 CNAs for these residents. There is one RN for the building on my shift (11-7). There are 400 residents in the building. It's

  6. Question about CHF

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for your replies. I will have to check if this resident has left-sided CHF too. (I don't know the answer because I care for 140+ residents on my shift, which is 2300-0700). This resident...

  7. Missing Narc.....but for how long?

    Ginger80 replied to SE_BSN_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why are Ativan pills in your narcotic count? Just

  8. LTC new nurse burnt out!

    Ginger80 replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I don't really have advice, but I know EXACTLY what you're going through. I'm a new LPN working in LTC also. I work nights (2300-0700) and have 151 residents under my care, with 4 cnas. It gets...

  9. Want to work in a doctor's office or clinic

    Ginger80 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello. I'm currently working in LTC, and after almost 8 months, it's time to move on. I have always wanted to work in an office setting and feel it's the right environment for me. I have been watching...

  10. What is your current LPN salary

    Ginger80 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $26.70/hour, in Ontario,

  11. Who is working tonight?

    Ginger80 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Working 2300-0700....We get DOUBLE time and a half at work! Makes it worthwhile I tell

  12. Contact precaution question

    Ginger80 replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in General Nursing

    I have done the same thing, and was wondering about this too. If it's contact precaution, I think that technically, you're right, as you protected your hands, that were the only part of you to come...

  13. I am just Sad!

    Ginger80 replied to lorettap's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's OK to feel sad when a patient is dying, especially when you have grown close to them. It shows that you're human and that you're a caring nurse. Make sure to spend your off time doing...

  14. Preceptor Gift Ideas

    Ginger80 replied to JjoBsn's topic in General Nursing

    Some really good chocolates. Or a gift card to

  15. losing your license?

    Ginger80 replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some of those cases scare me. I mean as in the case of Sandra Barber, I'm not sure if I'm completely understanding it, but it seems that all she did was move a patient with a mechanical lift, and the...

  16. Was just hired as new graduate nurse, what is the Health Assessment part?

    Ginger80 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on your facility. I had to show proof of my vaccination hx, and they asked me a few questions about my health (history of lung/heart problems, mental health, hypertension etc). That...

  17. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    Ginger80 replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing!

  18. Medication incident reports

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work night shift at a LTC facility, and I sometimes find hs meds left at a resident's bedside. These are residents who do not have an order that states meds can be left at their bedside (people with...

  19. what to do?

    Ginger80 replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the future, be sure to document who refuses showers/care and why. That way people can go back and check. I document everything from "Resident refused to take out dentures for cleaning" to "Resident...

  20. New nurse needing advice

    Ginger80 replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad LPN as well and I work in LTC with 4 CNAs on my shift (nights). I felt very incompetent as well in the very beginning, but now, 4 months later, I feel like they trust me. I have never...

  21. Cutting Nitro patches?

    Ginger80 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Is it okay to cut Nitro patches in half? Some nurses at my facility do this, but I was taught that this is not proper

  22. Cutting Nitro patches?

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in Patient Medications

    Ok, so I'm back with a little update on my question. Last night I reviewed this particular order and it says: Nitro patch 0.4 mg. Apply 1/2 patch in the morning. So it actually specifies to apply...

  23. Cutting Nitro patches?

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in Patient Medications

    So if the person has 0.2 mg Nitro patch ordered, and all we have is 0.4 mg patches for her, is it acceptable to remove the backing from half the patch and apply this, without cutting? I am told the...

  24. Question about PRN meds

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm a new nurse (3 months), and I'm a bit confused with prn medication administration. For example, if a med, say lorazepam, is ordered TID, does that automatically mean that there has to be an...

  25. Question about PRN meds

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    MJB, I'm talking about PRN