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  1. LTC new nurse burnt out!

    mkahnlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    SO...I am a new nurse (approx 6 months) at a LTC facility. I care for 40+ patients from 6p-6a. I am very overwhelmed. I can handle the residents, I just have a hard time handling the staff. I work...

  2. New LPN, going on four months at LTC facility. HELP!!

    mkahnlpn replied to SweetmadnessLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    this is so familiar, and one of the main topics on this website (IMO) But, honey, I feeeeeeeeel your pain! Like NursehopefulInOH said, the medpass does get alot easier. I agree with her entire reply....

  3. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    mkahnlpn replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I would say this this whole deal is a matter of perspective. I was a CNA for three years prior to getting my nursing license. Nursing is a whole new world. It is a responsibility that is hard to...

  4. LTC new nurse burnt out!

    mkahnlpn replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    At the facility I work at we have two "sides" they are actually seperate units, and have two nurses there during the day, and I cover both at night. I do one side HS med pass, and the Q does the other...

  5. Would you advise anyone to get into nursing?

    mkahnlpn replied to -RN-'s topic in General Nursing

    I am! I am! Nursing at a LTC care facility is SOOO much different! I want to help people, and to tuck them in at night, and tell them "its going to be okay." I want to give them their medicine and let...

  6. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    mkahnlpn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work two units at night. At the HH Unit: quit leaving orders for me! there is no reason why you cannot fax the pharmacy, and write the order into the MAR! Also, quit leaving the workroom and...

  7. Disrespectful, Lazy CNAs who bully

    mkahnlpn replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    This particular issue is actually one of the main reasons I strongly dislike being a nurse. I can handle the family, and the residents who are rude and demanding, but I do not like being a manager!...

  8. Patients families dictating care and treatment

    mkahnlpn replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    you guys are so entertaining! LOVE this website!

  9. need ideas for nights off

    mkahnlpn replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

    I work this same shift, and it is very hard to find things to do on your nights off. I found myself going to the 24 hour walmart WAY too much...and spending WAY too much. I do search the web...

  10. Difficulty with a CNA

    mkahnlpn replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I completely completely agree! I love that "I am a CnA and I luv my residents!" lol then turn them like your should!

  11. Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    mkahnlpn replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    wow. This is a really bad situation. You are completely right, as the nurse on that unit, it it your choice whether you delegate or not. And who you delegate tasks to. You are risking your license...

  12. Need advice/tips on being a good charge nurse

    mkahnlpn replied to scherie88's topic in General Nursing

    I have the exact same problem...and I tell ya, it is really getting to me, personally. I work as a nurse in a LTC facility, and I have 4 aids under me on nights 6p-6a. There is one aid in particular...

  13. First Aid

    mkahnlpn replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    yes. one of the requirements for emloyment at my job (LTC) was to be CPR

  14. nUrse workIng As a CnA?

    mkahnlpn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    The lady that hired me knew that I was a nurse when she hired me. But because they needed CNAs so much, and I have been a CNA for years, she told me that I would work as a CNA until a nurse position...

  15. nUrse workIng As a CnA?

    mkahnlpn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad...I had a terrible time trying to find a job! several interviews, with no luck, mostly because of my lack of experience. So...because I desperatly needed money, I accepted a job as a...

  16. New grad, new job in LTC

    mkahnlpn replied to hera78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    diabetics...cool and clammy need some candy--hot and dry sugars

  17. new LVN grad needs help!!! Need advices asap

    mkahnlpn replied to lulu0704's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a fairly new grad LPN and I actually had to work as a CNA and work with flying colors and then mention to management, "hey..btw Im a nurse." And then after I proved myself...they were like...

  18. Tips for changing adult briefs?

    mkahnlpn replied to ComeClarity's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You want to line up the padding area (usually white) the top of that with the top of their butt crack. I wish I had a picture or a diagram, but that is how I usually get it to be the right level. I...

  19. New nurse needing advice

    mkahnlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    so basically, im a new nurse, and i do not feel as though i had enough training on being a "boss." i work in a ltc facilty, and i work with some cnas who are seriously testing the waters with me, and...

  20. New nurse needing advice

    mkahnlpn replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I am the night shift 6p-6a nurse on the entire unit that I work on (its a multi unit facility) I care for about 40 residents and have 4 cnas and 1 QMA under me. I believe the absolute main problem is...

  21. CALL BELLS

    mkahnlpn replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    oh honey, you are not crazy at alll....... I pass pills all night in my dreams! I asked people at my work (ltc facility) and they say they do the same darn thing!