jnurse21 BSN, RN

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1. LTC out

   jnurse21 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am soo stressed! Working in an LTC facility as a newbie nurse. 37 patients. 10 accuchecks, standing orders, vs, med preferences, treatments, charting! I hardly ever leave on time! Ahhhh!! I'm...

2. Electronic wrist bp cuffs

   jnurse21 replied to jnurse21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree that manuals are the most accurate.......but Im a newbie and have 37-43 patients. Most of the residents get highly agitated and don't even like their BP to be taken with electronic cuff. I'm...

3. new grad/ltc

   jnurse21 replied to pink2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm a new grad LPN and work in LTC. I had orientation-5days. I have 37 patients!!! Mentally, physically and emotionally stressful. My opinion, don't take it; not worth the

4. Electronic wrist bp cuffs

   jnurse21 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I recently bought the Omron electronic BP wrist monitor, but find it to be somewhat inaccurate. Anyone else have this prob? What is a more accurate electronic BP monitor? I work in an LTC facility...

5. Lacharity for lpn

   jnurse21 replied to CVICUYSRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I did exam cram (found mistakes), lippincott. Not a big fan of exam

6. Lacharity for lpn

   jnurse21 replied to CVICUYSRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I liked Saunders a lot! IMO-I thought that book prepared me the most. I took my test January 4th (passed on 1st try with min amount of

7. Lacharity for lpn

   jnurse21 replied to CVICUYSRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   PDA is more geared twds RN but can be used for LPN as well. I used it ( more for the SATA Qs). Difficulty level of Qs is higher up. What books do u

8. New grad/new job

   jnurse21 replied to jnurse21's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks for the replies. 2nd day orientation today and all I can say it's not as bad as I thought it would be but most definitely organization is key. Med pass was not too bad just seemed like...

9. New grad/New job

   jnurse21 replied to jnurse21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks for your reply Ruke and congrats grad :) Yes, it definitely seems like a lot; hopefully with time things will get easier. Thanks for your advice, appreciate

10. Job LTC

    jnurse21 replied to jnurse21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yay 5th day :) May I ask how you organized your brain sheet? I know it varies but just an example. I'm thinking of doing one. I have 100+ patients to learn bc I will be working 3 nursing stations....

11. New grad/New job

    jnurse21 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will be starting my first job in LTC setting. YaY! I have orientation (1 week) and then pretty much on my own-40 patients plus 2-4 CNAs. I will be in charge of new admits, meds, wound care,...

12. New grad/new job

    jnurse21 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will be starting my first job in LTC setting. YaY! I have orientation (1 week) and then pretty much on my own-40 patients plus 2-4 CNAs. I will be in charge of new admits, meds, wound care,...

13. Job LTC

    jnurse21 replied to jnurse21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I will be having orientation (1 week) than afterwards I will be working by myself-40 pts plus 2-4 CNAs. I'm in charge of new admits, wound care, meds, etc... Ummm kinda scary lol I guess with...

14. Job LTC

    jnurse21 replied to jnurse21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow...thank you guys for the great advice :) I'm super nervous but know it will be ok; just take some time to get used to Guess I'm going to do a lot of writing hehe CYoungLPN good luck! How many...

15. Job LTC

    jnurse21 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will be starting 1st job in LTC. Orientation is about a week. Im a newbie What should I know,