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  1. After the Fall LTC/SNF Nursing Know-how 101

    Let's help out posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know many may want to "file" this question under the "duhhhhhhh, column of basic nursing" but I would like info on the protocol and proceedures of nursing care after a pt falls. Please share how and...

  2. Do LPNs/LVNs have to give up their license to work in dialysis?

    Let's help out posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was told by the head nurse at a Phoenix dialysis center, that in order for a LPN to work there, she must give up, or relinquish her nsg license. Then she could work in dialysis as a patient care...

  3. How does working for Assisted Living Facility Differ from LTC/SNF for LVN/LPNs?

    Let's help out posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :nurse:I currently work at a LTC/SNF Nursing Home. I enjoy my job, co-workers, and patients. But the huge work load, nurse/patient ratio, and the "never ending" med pass, is pretty overwhelming at...

  4. What is the starting salary for nursing home LPN/LVMs?

    Let's help out posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please tell me the starting wage/salary/pay for nursing home LPN/LVNs? Thank you for your

  5. Help, Need Study Guides/Practice tests for homehealth/Agency/Pvt. Duty tests for job

    Let's help out posted a topic in Home Health

    Does anyone know of study guides for home health nurses, to study for the pre-employment, core competency tests, the agencies give? I'M looking for study guides/charts/flashcards/cheatsheets etc.on 1)...

  6. Any LPN to ADN students at Pima Medical Inst. in Mesa, AZ.

    Let's help out posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Are there any LPN's going to (or considering) Pima Medical Institute's LPN to ADN program in Mesa. AZ? Please share any info. The positive and negative aspects of this school program. Thank you so...

  7. "Just" an LPN

    Let's help out replied to lgail's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Shame on me for jumping on the band wagon...but I can't resist. A close friend of mine enrolled in a large RN/LPN refresher course. On the first day of class, they had the students line up to turn in...

  8. What are the duties of LVN/LPN in a Corrections Facility?

    Let's help out posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please describe what is involved being a nurse on a corrections unit? What kind of tasks do they LVN/LPNs do with the inmates? Is it a scarry environment? Do you have to adopt a tougher or harder...

  9. What is the starting salary for nursing home LPN/LVMs?

    Let's help out replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you to all who responded to my question. i appeciate your

  10. How to organize my time as agency nurse in LTC facility?

    Let's help out replied to juzme's topic in Agency Nurses

    I too, like to get to the nsg station 30-45 min early and start planning my day, but sometimes I run into a few glitches. The MARs may not be available, as the prev shift nurse is still passing meds...

  11. How to organize my time as agency nurse in LTC facility?

    Let's help out replied to juzme's topic in Agency Nurses

    This is a ? for PhillyBSN. You mentioned, "you usually don't chart until at least the first half of my meds are done." Can you please elaborate. Do you mean half of the meds during the medpass?...

  12. Who's giving report, anyway?

    Let's help out replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with you. It's not "safe patient practice" when nurses don't take the report seriously. I always listen very intently to the report I'm given, and I expect the same courtesy and respect, and...

  13. Question for those who work the 11pm-7am shift

    Let's help out replied to NewestRN_OnTheBlock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, and By the way, GET YOUR OWN MALPRACTICE INSURANCE and keep it quiet. Your facility's insurance company only cares about the facility. Call NAPNES for referral numbers. It's the best $110.00 I...

  14. 101 Things I Wish I'd Known Before BOLC

    Let's help out replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    What do BOLC

  15. what can I use my BSN outside of nursing?

    Let's help out replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard you can work as a substitute teacher with a bachelor's degree. Double check first. Good Luck to you and your

  16. Help

    Let's help out replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We may want to be careful about assuming that the food on the med cart meant that the nurse was eating as she passed meds. Some keep a couple of pkgs of cheese and crax or PB and crax on the cart for...

  17. How do VA and state nursing homes differ from "for profit" nursing homes?

    Let's help out posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am curious to learn about Veteran's and State Nursing homes. How do they differ from "for profit" LTCs/SNFs? Do they use the low-tech paper MARS with med sheets in a 3-ring binder, or do they use...

  18. Question for those who work the 11pm-7am shift

    Let's help out replied to NewestRN_OnTheBlock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are correct. That's exactly what you