Dixiecup

Dixiecup

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  1. Am I too old?

    Dixiecup replied to frann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just got my degree at

  2. LPN as ADON?

    Dixiecup replied to rukiddingme's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I live in Missouri and have worked in several LTC facilities where the ADON was an LPN. Most of them did an excellent

  3. 2010 survey focus

    Dixiecup replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I heard they are zooming in on infection control and really big on pain

  4. falls

    Dixiecup replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was taught the definition of a fall is when the resident ends up in a place they would not normally be! IN our facility the resident cannot be moved until they are assessed by a nurse, but it...

  5. Climbing the career ladder in LTC... is it worth it?

    Dixiecup replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I LOVE being in management. I am good at it, it's like I was born to be a manager. In my facility I am the ADON and I work every third week-end as the nurse on the medicare hall so I still get to do...

  6. Do nurses at your LTC facility text the docs?

    Dixiecup replied to inkydorei's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had one doctor that didn't want to be called at all. He had a form made and we were to fax all problems or anything else. I can see faxing lab results but I don't like faxing pt problems when I...

  7. Tidbits, facts, save-your-butts...for new nurses in LTC

    Dixiecup replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never take shortcuts, you will get burned

  8. LOL What Client Said

    Dixiecup replied to MaryEMT's topic in Addictions

    That is absolutely

  9. Practice tests and AANP exam

    Dixiecup replied to shjoaquin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The review books I used were Fitzgerald, Hollier, Kidd & Robinson and a book by JoAnn Zerwekh. The last book I mentioned was outstanding, I highly recommend it to anyone preparing for the

  10. Practice tests and AANP exam

    Dixiecup replied to shjoaquin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll try to find the names and post them tomorrow. (of course one was Fitzgerald, but if I had studied only that one I don't think I would have passed). It helps to go over general guidelines also....

  11. Do RN's need special training to read PPD tests?

    Dixiecup replied to SarahM2011's topic in General Nursing

    I read PPD tests with my eyes closed and run my finger over the skin so I can truly tell if there is induration or

  12. Practice tests and AANP exam

    Dixiecup replied to shjoaquin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Some areas I scored 90% while others maybe 20%! The areas I was week in are of course the ones I scored low in! I wrote down all the questions I got wrong in a different notebook and then went back...

  13. AANP exam

    Dixiecup replied to summerscoopy26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats! There's no feeling better than the relief when that screen comes up and says "pass"! I walked around in the clouds for

  14. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

    Dixiecup replied to belgarion's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised the pt let her continue. He has the right to say "go get someone else!" and should

  15. scared of losing my license one day

    Dixiecup replied to niteowlrn29's topic in General Nursing

    What I have found in reading some of the more 'petty' things people get in trouble for, is SOMEONE has to turn these people in. While I agree nurses should be monitored and not get by with major...

  16. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    Dixiecup replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    All you have to do is know the study guide to a tee! (I know that isn't easy but you can do it!). I mean, every little thing exactly like they say to do it. Practice, practice, practice! Get friends...

  17. Drug Seekers

    Dixiecup replied to al7139's topic in Addictions

    I have a herniated disc. I have been on pain medication routinely for probably 20 years. I cannot function without it. My pain level is probably 8/10 at all times but to see me at work no one would...

  18. Alternatives to Pajam...I Mean, Scrubs

    Dixiecup replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    I literally hate scrubs and always have since I became a nurse 20 years ago. I hate looking so frumpy all the time even with well fitting scrubs. I just graduated from an NP program and I cannot wait...

  19. Good grades or CNA experience more important when applying for jobs?

    Dixiecup replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I am in management and do a lot of the hiring of nursing staff. I never inquire about CNA experience, nor do I inquire about grades. Of course it may be because I went to nursing school without ever...

  20. what do I do? failed hesi have to settle for lpn!!

    Dixiecup replied to ziggles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    contact the attorney general of your state and also the better business

  21. FNP CERT EXAM

    Dixiecup replied to kellynp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I took the Barkley live review and it was a total waste of my time and money. I would recommend studying several different books though. I think that was the trick for

  22. Mass NPs, help me out-ANCC Application (Boston new grad)

    Dixiecup replied to rinasm's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There should be a number you can called listed on the ANCC site. I tested with AANP but I called them a few times with questions. I also emailed them with questions and they replied very

  23. i need some advice!

    Dixiecup replied to carly23's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for LPN school back in 1988. That was when they still had the ACT test ( I think today you have to take a lot of different tests). I scored a FOUR in the math section. The AVERAGE score was...

  24. Can the DON make you stay for OT if the next shift doesn't show or is called off?

    Dixiecup replied to TonyaM73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have what we call "square days" When the schedule is made all nursing staff (cna and nurses) will have a 'square' marked around their shift about 4 x a month. If there is a call out you are...

  25. Should Your DON Talk to You After You Give Your Resignation?

    Dixiecup replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so lucky to work where I work! ( although I am leaving in three weeks for my new NP job!) If we had a nurse who had worked for three years and resigned, we would be getting a cake and having a...