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  1. New Grad..start LTC in a week. Any advice? :)

    kesneysmom replied to ibmissy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ok here is my expert advice!! 1)Make sure you know the proper steps and paperwork to do when you send someone to the hospital. 2) How to work the phones!!!!! 3) Never let the CNA'S see you sweat. 4)...

  2. Malpractice Insurance

    kesneysmom replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Can those that do carry it give us a price

  3. Nurses wearing white

    kesneysmom replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    I am 26 but "old school" I like white uniforms and I like the

  4. Question about Morning Sickness...

    kesneysmom replied to KeniRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I never had morning sickness, I was just

  5. Who plans to Remain a LPN?

    kesneysmom replied to HannasMom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN since 1997, I am now 26 and just started with Excelsior College to advance to get my RN. The reason is my husband is an RN and he just has so many more job options then I do, and I...

  6. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    kesneysmom replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    MY POINT EXACTLY!! (LWS) sorry for not being more clear. The nurse came back and everything could be given IV. A confused patient, continiuous suction and large pills not a good

  7. Calling All LPN's

    kesneysmom replied to Nurse Somebody's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above, there is a such thing as studying too much. I left the test thinking to myself " Well great I was only certain on about 3 questions" Most of the test I kept thinking...

  8. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    kesneysmom replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    This almost happened to my aunt when she was in the hospital. She was on continuous suctioning and the nurse came in with a huge cup of meds. I had only been a nurse for a few months,but thankfully I...

  9. Help am New DON FOR LTC

    kesneysmom replied to nursemid02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I don't know if you have a good administrator but at the facility I worked at they made some simple general rules that helped everyone. 1) If a call light went off everyone was responsible to respond...

  10. Help am New DON FOR LTC

    kesneysmom replied to nursemid02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    How long have you been a nurse? I just noticed your screen name had 02. Do you have a ADON to brainstorm with or even an HR

  11. Help am New DON FOR LTC

    kesneysmom replied to nursemid02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What you have said has horrified me it is a good thing you left LTC. I love LTC yes there is obstacles and hardship but that comes with every nursing job I have ever been in. LTC has its ups and downs...

  12. is this all nursing is?

    kesneysmom replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing can be really good and really bad. As far as respect it goes both ways. Nursing is hectic sounds like to me you had a typical day at work as a CNA. Sad I know but

  13. is this all nursing is?

    kesneysmom replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing can be really good and really bad. As far as respect it goes both ways. Nursing is hectic sounds like to me you had a typical day at work as a CNA. Sad I know but

  14. Mommies of pre-schoolers, need your advice

    kesneysmom replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My daughter is 3. I am a school nurse and going through school distance learning. Her daycare does not close until 6:00pm. I take her at 8:15am and work until 3:20pm I then stay at work until 5:30 to...

  15. What does your spouse do?

    kesneysmom replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby is a Registered Nurse! I was still in highschool and he was already in nursing school when we met. I had always known I was going to be a nurse. It is nice being married to someone who really...

  16. I Passed!!!!!

    kesneysmom replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thats so great!! I am very happy for you. :balloons: :balloons: Where is

  17. Poor mouthcare can be fatal

    kesneysmom replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thankyou for the information!! I have always been a stickler on oral care. I made it real clear to my CNA'S that mouth care and nail care are a huge deal to me. I would help my CNA'S with mouth care...

  18. Where are each of you in the EC program?

    kesneysmom replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello everyone!! I am working on NC2 as we speak!! I have only taken NC1 made a B still have all my pre-reqs and NC2-7 to complete. I will be here forever and

  19. Need tips for NC2!!

    kesneysmom posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Passed my NC1 today. I made a B!! Studying for NC2, I am using a RUE study guide. Can anyone give me some insight? I would really appreciate it.:) No details just a general comparison on tuffness? You...

  20. Working in LTC how to cope

    kesneysmom replied to allmynez's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was LTC. I was 18 when I got out of nursing school. I worked there from 1997-2001. At first I worked alot of overtime, like 3 16hour shifts in a row. Huge mistake. I learned real fast...

  21. Need tips for NC2!!

    kesneysmom replied to kesneysmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wish I could get NC2 waived but I have been out of school longer then 5 years. I am dreading my pre-reqs, I am going to do them all thru EC. After NC2 I am not sure what to go to

  22. Lack of Confidence/Self esteem. I cried at Clinicals tonight

    kesneysmom replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I am 26. when I graduated nursing school I was only 18. I worked in LTC, It took me forever to convience people that I was a nurse not a teenager.(Wish I still had that problem). Anyways it is...

  23. Need tips for NC2!!

    kesneysmom replied to kesneysmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks guys for all of the encouragement and advice. I dont want to Just Pass. I learn from repeativeness. I have to read something a 100 times before I understand it. My background is LTC and School...

  24. Need tips for NC2!!

    kesneysmom replied to kesneysmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

  25. SMOKE FREE HOSPITALS inside and out

    kesneysmom replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the idea of it. :angryfire I promote a smoking area,AWAY FROM NON-SMOKERS, but I am a smoker and there are times that I REALLY,REALLY, need to smoke.( A quick smoke break might I add.) I...