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  1. Voice Advantage Interview (VAI) with AMN

    Abby4031 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I thought it would be useful to post about doing a recorded interview because I did't find much when searching for information about it yesterday. I am interviewing for a travel position and...

  2. First week of Nursing School and I am off to a bad start...Help!

    Abby4031 replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my mother this April, a few days before my last final, which we needed to pass before starting the last term of preceptorship. The school was extremely...

  3. 4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Abby4031 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "That's right honey, all us nurses 'put out' real

  4. 1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    Abby4031 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent LPN grad on my first job at a LTC facilty with a few dementia patients. One in particular has a prn order for Ativan when she is agitated, although there aren't totally clear guidelines...

  5. 1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    Abby4031 replied to Abby4031's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  6. 1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    Abby4031 replied to Abby4031's topic in General Nursing

    ktwlpn--thanks for the advice, I will look that up

  7. 1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    Abby4031 replied to Abby4031's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree that it is a chemical restraint without assessing and trying alternatives, like ktwlpn said, of looking to basic needs and pain first. Thanks ktwlpn I will look that resource up...

  8. 1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    Abby4031 replied to Abby4031's topic in General Nursing

    Canoehead, I hear what you are saying and appreciate the advice. I really need the CNAs to be on my side, so understand what you are saying. But at the same time, I don't want to medicate for...

  9. 1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    Abby4031 replied to Abby4031's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Cheekylpn, it's a relief to get some advice and understanding. I have noticed that it is really hit or miss whether the Ativan works or not, and one nurse thinks the pt is delusional as well as...