lisamc1RN

lisamc1RN LPN

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  1. Chronicity test is tomorrow.

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's at 5 pm, so I'm going to go over my flashcards and notes tomorrow beforehand. For some reason, this information seems so much harder for me to get through. I did poorer overall on my pretests...

  2. Talking about co-worker in a rehab program, ethical?

    lisamc1RN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Before I would call any ethics hotline, I'd address the issue directly. If Nurse loudmouth continues to speak openly about this after you've asked her to stop, then it's time to go to the nurse...

  3. "Spoiling" patients?

    lisamc1RN replied to RuRnurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    This may be one of the oldest tricks in the book. Resident sets nurse against nurse. Lifts one nurse up as the best nurse in the whole world because you will do what I want you to do. As your reward,...

  4. HDLS1 Tomorrow....

    lisamc1RN replied to fmoore723's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!!!

  5. Hoping I didn't fail FCCA

    lisamc1RN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck!

  6. need advise on studying

    lisamc1RN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How about recording your notes on disc or cassette tape? Then you can play them in the car or when you are out for a walk. Talk out loud to yourself as if you were explaining it to a colleague or...

  7. Does anyone love their LTC facility besides me?

    lisamc1RN replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    Can't say I love my facility. It's been through so much turmoil in the last 2 years since I've been there. We are on our 3rd DON since then, and my unit is on it's 3rd Unit Manager since then. I do...

  8. LPNs working unsupervised in nursing homes

    lisamc1RN replied to mdfrey2010's topic in General Nursing

    It's legal in Ohio. We have to have 8 hours of RN coverage per day and after that, we don't have to, and often don't have an RN in the building. This isn't to say that we don't have access to our...

  9. Done with all NC exams!

    lisamc1RN replied to IA_MEDIC2bRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! On to the

  10. I'm an OFFICIAL Excelsior College student now!

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah, I hear ya! I'm really not all that good with the waiting. Everything seems so close and yet so far away! But it's good news that the wait is shorter for Ohio! I live about 45 minutes from...

  11. I'm an OFFICIAL Excelsior College student now!

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    :) I got my Unofficial Transcript Review completed and permission to enroll today, so I went for it! Nothing unexpected as far as transfer of credits. All I have left is Chronicity thru the CPNE....

  12. I'm an OFFICIAL Excelsior College student now!

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It took 3 weeks on the dot. I was really hoping it would only take 2 weeks, but nope! :chuckle I had to wait the whole 3 weeks. No matter, though. I just kept studying. Now I'm just wondering when I...

  13. I'm an OFFICIAL Excelsior College student now!

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh yes, I did! It's a great deal and I plan to be done with the classes in the next 6

  14. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

    lisamc1RN replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (Hugs) You are not alone. I don't know any nurse who hasn't experienced that completely overwhelming, feels impossible to get all the work done, day. Those are hard days and can definitely make a...

  15. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    lisamc1RN replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't understand how it would cost the facility any more to cycle fill? I have to think it costs an arm and a leg right now to correct all the mistakes that are being made on both

  16. I dont handle lazy aides well

    lisamc1RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    If management is not on your side and and the aides know this, then they have no reason to change. It must seem like an impossible situation. I really wasn't trying to imply that every nurse who has...

  17. 3 Days Orientation for a New Grad?!

    lisamc1RN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Our new nurses get 6 days of orientation. It's not enough for a new grad. I asked for additional time when I started since I'd only been a nurse for 9 months. Definitely speak up and ask for more...

  18. I dont handle lazy aides well

    lisamc1RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't take offense. I never said that it works with every aide. I simply making a suggestion for the OP that she may not have already thought of. She did ask, after all. I am speaking from...

  19. I dont handle lazy aides well

    lisamc1RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. I disagree. I have seen it work very effectively with leaders as well as followers. When we are all on the same page, when they see that I am willing to work with them, rather than just give...

  20. I dont handle lazy aides well

    lisamc1RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that even the "lazy" aides usually can be encouraged to work and be part of a team by investing some time into them. What really works for me is enlisting the aide to help me. I have...

  21. Should Staff At Nursing Homes Be Banned From Having Cell Phones With Cameras?

    lisamc1RN replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a facility that requires all cellphones be left in the car or at home. None in the building. The problem is, it's next to impossible to enforce. Even some nurses keep them in their pockets....

  22. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

    lisamc1RN replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

    It only takes an extra second to aspirate. I give IM's a lot and even when a resident is combative, I

  23. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    lisamc1RN replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    I work with some of those very vocal nurses. They say they hate nursing, but I hear them talking to the patients. Most of them don't hate "nursing". They love nursing. They hate: being bogged down in...

  24. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    lisamc1RN replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Question: Maybe this is oversimplifying things, but if the pharmacy sends out a 30 day supply of, say, Keppra, then why can't the pharmacy just send a new order of Keppra at 27 or 28 days, instead of...

  25. Dayshifters- What time do you get up on your days off?

    lisamc1RN replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    When I get up for work, the alarm wakes me at 5:30 am. On my days off, I sleep until 9:30 or so, unless children jump on me or something.