INLPN93

INLPN93

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  1. Do we really need a MD's order for this?

    INLPN93 replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No. I laughed a good one reading this, oh for cripe's sake. Though I will say, after all the silliness of the past few years in LTC I can see this over the top kinda stuff being the normal for what...

  2. How do you chart verbal aggression by a client?

    INLPN93 replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at a couple of not for profit, faith based facilities. It is in their policy that no profanity is in a residents chart, they offered one on one training for what amounted to using your...

  3. Irritating Classmates

    INLPN93 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Well, with 18 years on the floor/bedside experience, I don't need to start at the beginning for some hand holding guided lecture of what I do on a daily basis. I am at a point I get it. I have...

  4. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    INLPN93 replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? lpn, asn student 2. what state do you live in? in 3. what is your job title? staff/charge nurse 4. how much do you make an hour? $ 20.66 - 21.16/hr depending on shift, zero...

  5. I need to take the Microbiology Exam ASAP

    INLPN93 replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The Demystified book has an excellent overview. Read the textbook and the keypionts at the end of the chapter/answer the multiple choice q's too. I kinda focused on this approach and got a B. Wish I'd...

  6. Noting orders VERY late...legally, what happens?

    INLPN93 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is why nursing management should arise from that chair in their office and do rounds with the MD. Then, even if they were too lazy to note off the orders it could be brought to your attention...

  7. Passed Lifespan 3 too!

    INLPN93 replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome!

  8. Passed Chronicity and Repro this morning! =)

    INLPN93 replied to CharityLFM's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: Way to Go!!!

  9. Caring for the Chart or the Patient?

    INLPN93 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    What keeps you employed as a licensened nurse is completing the *required* charting. Its the 'experienced, knowledgeable' nursing management that P & P's redundant, irrelevant charting requiring...

  10. Caring for the Chart or the Patient?

    INLPN93 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Try being a LTC nurse who is to electronic chart AND paper chart: VS, neuros, falls, bruises/skin tears/red peri areas and any incident or injury, MD calls with/without orders, family concerns, LOA...

  11. Irritating Classmates

    INLPN93 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    And there's another reason online/distance learning ROCKS!!!! I forgot that even though we're adults, its high school all over again to head back to the nursing classroom. LPN school was horrible, oh...

  12. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    INLPN93 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly! And of those extra 20-30 any one or possibly more, can also go south and crash on you. I have worked a lot of units; TBI, skilled, trachs, IVs, ostomys, decubs/stage IV or worse wound vacs...

  13. Thinking of switching to long term care

    INLPN93 replied to JLHSNP's topic in General Nursing

    Before going into LTC try hospice, it is a much much less stressful position. The patient care is more direct and the load is manageable. I am a LTC LPN, I wouldn't suggest LTC to many nurses but your...

  14. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    INLPN93 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have done this for 18 years, and I am done. It is plain crazy what is expected of a LTC nurse. The charting, pt/res load, the shift wars, the catty petty crap, the short staffing, the new...

  15. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    INLPN93 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC if you pull any extra shifts, you become the only person they call to fill shifts. It is a laziness issue on the part of management and scheduling. There are nursing mangement and voluntary...

  16. LVN & Extra Certifications

    INLPN93 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a LPN I would really, really watch Certs and CEU's there are quite a few only available to RNs. I just wanted to say I'm a little envious of your new position. Where I live LPNs aren't taken...

  17. Excelsior Suggested Pharmacology Book

    INLPN93 replied to MsPC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am, simply due to getting an early start on doing things the 'Excelsior way'. I'm not saying I don't note reading topics from different sources but if they list the reading I do it. The CPNE is...

  18. Narc count short!!

    INLPN93 replied to dlissa74's topic in General Nursing

    Well the other nurse signed with you that it was right and took the keys. So it is in fact her responsibility. Tough luck to her. Might I suggest when counting on and off make that other nurse show...

  19. What would you do?

    INLPN93 replied to new_worker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't work next door for one day of training, even now with my experience. As a new grad you not only need more orientation, you deserve it. You worked hard to get your license, do not let any...

  20. I'm so nervous!!!

    INLPN93 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I plan to get my MSN in Informatics. Computers are here to stay, and are becoming the way to chart. I work in a very small, privately owned facility and we electronic document. (less than 80...

  21. Charting: UTIs

    INLPN93 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC, and there are alot of behaviors noted with UTIs. Usually confusion and mild combativeness in an otherwise A/O and compliant

  22. Help with studying

    INLPN93 replied to firemedic149's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I buy a notebook for each Outline, then I write out the Outline and look up the topic/answer according to the text. So all I need to carry is my current notebook. Example: (Health Safety) I. Nursing...

  23. Where to start....need advice

    INLPN93 replied to imanursenow's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took my Content Outline, & wrote it out with answers and definitions along the way. Example: Intro to Microbiology A. Early History 1. Discovery of microorganisms then I'd write out notes on...

  24. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    INLPN93 replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    The 100 pound soaking wet man who stood all of 5 feet, took his walker and beat a nurse black & blue while the CNA took her 15 min smoke break. The night I helped another unit literally take a bed...

  25. Medication Abbreviation 'MR'

    INLPN93 replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    may repeat x