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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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,...
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,...
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
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....
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...
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...
I also used the mnemonic books, plus look into the "incredibly easy" books. They have one for funds, med-surg, etc. also, peppermint aids with memory. I always had a cup of peppermint tea as I...
This book is all questions-I used this to prepare + the Saunders book for content (green)-I did the questions at end of each chapter and any weak areas that I had I reviewed which happened to be...