anndoodle

anndoodle

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  1. I just resigned my position! Would you?

    anndoodle replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for your support - it means a lot, to hear that I did the right thing. And now that I've "slept on it", I too am feeling better about my decision. And I contacted the Office of Long...

  2. Thoughts Regarding Professionalism & Nursing

    anndoodle replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    To me, being a professional is being a person who takes pride in her job/position, whatever job that may be: professionalism is more than just how you look to other people in your job, it's also how...

  3. Have you ever given the 'Nurse Dose'???

    anndoodle replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    That's a new one for me, "nurse dose". However, I had never heard of a "slow-code" until lately, either. I just started working in LTC 3 years ago, and our docs are pretty good about ordering what...

  4. Was I right to resign???

    anndoodle posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am an LPN on 11-7 shift in LTC. We have been very short staffed lately, so I left my position on 7-3 and went to help out with the 11-7. I had planned on returning to 7-3 once the night shift was...

  5. State Laws For Staffing Ratios

    anndoodle replied to merricat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I sent to that site and looked up Arkansas, it stated 1 LPN for every 35 residents on 11-7 shift. However, when I talked with someone from the AANHR this is what she said: In answer to your...

  6. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

    anndoodle replied to butterflynurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I made contact with someone from "higher up" in the chain of the state rules & regulations. According to Federal Law, the nursing home only has to employ 1 LPN on the night shift for every...

  7. Was I right to resign???

    anndoodle replied to anndoodle's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in Northeast Arkansas. I have read the policy for Arkansas at the NCCNHR site - and it says that it's 1 lpn to 35 residents at night. But everyone here says that's not right. I'd just like to...

  8. Stressed out and Getting Out

    anndoodle replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I, too, know about that stress! I am an LPN on 11-7 shift in LTC. We have been very short staffed lately, so I left my position on 7-3 and went to help out with the 11-7. I had planned on returning...

  9. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

    anndoodle replied to butterflynurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Danielle: Please tell me where you work....I'm ready to move to your facility! I put in my resignation night before last, and am looking for new employment. Are you an LPN or RN? $22 is only a dream...

  10. Nursing Home Nurses: How many patients are you respsible for?

    anndoodle replied to butterflynurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 11-7 in LTC, and I usually have around 40-45 residents to care for, which includes all the meds, treatments, feedings, and dressings....plus helping out the cna's because we are always...

  11. undermedicating pain in the elderly

    anndoodle replied to ktwlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's precisely why I always have the CNA's who are working with me know what resident I am giving pain meds to and when. Many times, I even have the cna to come in the room with me and witness the...

  12. undermedicating pain in the elderly

    anndoodle replied to ktwlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Working 11-7 in LTC, there are many nurses who just "don't " give the pain meds as they should be given. I don't understand it, maybe they just don't want to document, do the paper work, actually get...

  13. Showering styles

    anndoodle replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    *insane giggles* Ok....you hit that nail on the head. So tell me, where's the hidden camera?!?! *still rolling on the floor* Hubby did the *woo-woo* just now, on his way to the shower! Soooooo...

  14. Top 5 medicine to pass in LTC?

    anndoodle replied to SoldierMedic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Top 5 for my 11-7 shift: 1. Lorcet/Lortab 2. Reglan 3. DCN100 4. Insulin 5. Tylenol I'm over the Medicare hall, and we have a lot of new residents here for rehab with broken hips, knees, etc....

  15. DOES anyone find that Management in LTC is a problem?

    anndoodle replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know what you mean, but with my job it's just the opposite! (you can refer to the post I'm fixing to make, for more details!!!) I work 11-7 in LTC and we are shooooort staffed. We've hired 2 new...

  16. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    anndoodle replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    ....pardon me while I hurl..... *barf* That's got to be the worst I've

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    anndoodle replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    The stoma?!?! *blechh....* Here's my little tale: Was working 3-11 in a geri-psych and everyone was in the meeting hall eating BBQ chicken, potato salad...all the trimmings. About, oh, I'd have to...

  18. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

    anndoodle replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I also work in LTC on night shift. We have 2 nurses stations with 3 halls each, so it's me and one other LPN on nights with usually 3 to 4 CNA's to each station. I have approximately 40 residents to...

  19. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    anndoodle replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN at a nursing home on the 11-7 shift. I was recently on the day shift, making approx. $12.00 per hour. I am now making $4 more per hour plus shift diff, thanks to our admin finally deciding...