SarcasticLVN

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  1. What's the best way to supervise the CNA's?

    SarcasticLVN replied to Blackcat99's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    When I first started in Ltc my cnas walked all over me because I am fresh eat.. For the most part now they listen to me and don't talk back (except for a select few but we just joke around). Other...

  2. Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

    SarcasticLVN replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I spent my lunch break a few weeks ago just talking to one of my cnas and he was telling me about a resident who was declining quickly and the nurse asked him to get vitals stat and he said it was...

  3. discouragment from a friend

    SarcasticLVN replied to Tinkx RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Over the last couple years when I goto urgent care for something I end up seeing the np vs doctor.. I prefer the np because she spends time with me and talks through the tx vs the doctor who sees me...

  4. 8s vs 12s; night shift or day shift?

    SarcasticLVN replied to wish_me_luck's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 8's I'm Ltc but would love to work 12s day shift. All our pm nurses like pms because it is more kick back, administration isn't there. Pt. Etc. I worked some pms when I first started amd hated...

  5. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    SarcasticLVN replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My co-nurse is 6 months pregnant, she works the hardest station and I float but am mainly her alternate on her days off.. We always report to each other through out the week and that's why our station...

  6. How to promote tolerance and support teamwork,

    SarcasticLVN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really like this post! Bullying really is a problem in facilities and I see a lot of seniority at my place. One of my managers with get on me for something petty but will cover the senior nurses...

  7. The Little Things....

    SarcasticLVN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    That is so sweet! I see a lot of segregation between some of the nurses and cnas at my work but my thing has always been, I can do anything in the scope of practice of a cna so why not help when I...

  8. Nursing School Expectations

    SarcasticLVN replied to futurenurseclark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if I'd be much help because I did an accelerated lvn program and our a & p, med term, and pharm classes were included but ya in a nut shell it was hard. The bad- I felt like my whole...

  9. Nclex questions...

    SarcasticLVN replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my test Id say at least 40% of my questions were sata.. I was convinced I failed because I got 85 questions and finished in 1 hour, but I passed.. With multiple choice I just really tried...

  10. LTC Nurses... please answer

    SarcasticLVN replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad and got 4 weeks orientation, 1 week with policies and procedure, 1 week following/assisting the nurse, and a couple weeks being supervised but doing all Meds and treatments. I got the...

  11. Pass NCLEX found out I had an arrest record

    SarcasticLVN replied to Tggrwilliams86's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I went through this with a misdemeanor DUI conviction from 8 Yeats ago, I sent in everything (I took care of all the fees, classes etc back then on time) and I tested in nov 2011- passed, and didn't...

  12. vry anxious and lost out in exit exam

    SarcasticLVN replied to snowybee's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Hesi is hard! My advice is to know your disease basics- s/s specific to that disease, common Meds/tx, and nursing interventions. These tests are made to mimic nckex.. Make sure after you read the...

  13. Trachs and vents at LTC

    SarcasticLVN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only trach and vent patients I have seen in my county were at one hospital that had a sub acute unit specifically for them that I did a clinical rotation in.. There have beeb rumors about our...

  14. This is a beautiful story....true or not

    SarcasticLVN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very

  15. What are you really good at?

    SarcasticLVN replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone should throw themselves a compliment! I like this post a lot. I'm a first year nurse and I have my med pass down pretty good on any station (I float), I am very patient and a good listener...

  16. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    SarcasticLVN replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a smoker.. A lot of nurses and staff smoke and we are allowed to smoke in front of the building, however if there was a policy in force about where we can smoke I would follow it. If there is a...

  17. Help needed - Completed Health Assessment Example

    SarcasticLVN replied to missbelinda's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    So basically a head to toe assessment? I always start with vitals, if they are alert and oriented, speech etc and then just go by each system. You can use the physical assessment form as your guide....

  18. Hi! New Nursing Student!

    SarcasticLVN replied to M.C.P's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh how I miss my old nursing school.. Here are my study tips: flashcards (especially for pharm), make your own study guides, study groups if that's your thing find a buddy, anything important high...

  19. Family members applying topical ointments

    SarcasticLVN replied to powlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility this is a big no no and I would not feel comfortable with that. Actually just today at pts daughter brought in some balmex for his buttocks and I told them I had to get an order for him...

  20. Your opinion about "lifelong learning in nursing"?

    SarcasticLVN replied to binglinger's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow lots of grammatical errors.. I blame my long exhausting shift lol, but you get the

  21. Your opinion about "lifelong learning in nursing"?

    SarcasticLVN replied to binglinger's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    1,2,3 are a yes.. Especially 3 because whether you a lvn or rn, have a bsn or masters the medical field is always advancing and everyone is learning.4. Scope of practice is what you are allowed to do...

  22. Resigning from new job after 2 weeks-please help

    SarcasticLVN replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    4 days of orientation being a new nurse is not enough lol! I had 1 week of helping the nurse administrators with orders and chart stuff, and then 3 weeks of floor training. I've been there 6 months...

  23. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    SarcasticLVN replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a charge nurse at my Ltc facility and the way I was taught in school is that cna work is in my scope of practice.. I always tell my cnas that if they see me in the hallway or need help (brief...

  24. How many years back does the California Board's DMV background check go?

    SarcasticLVN replied to billybobthornton's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Send in EVERYTHING having to do with the ticket. Regardless if it's a speeding ticket, DUI, or whatever if you don't give the bon the proper paper work they will contact you by mail and it pushes...

  25. New to allnurses.. a little introduction.

    SarcasticLVN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello fellow nurses! I am a daily lurker of this website and decided to join so I can vent, offer support, and maybe make some friends. I am a new LVN, recieved my license in March and started working...