jaycee15 replied to Janis Joplin's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I would call and see what they say. Might be something small that you need to improve on. I always take criticism positivity. Can only help you in the long run. We are blinded to our faults
jaycee15 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I work 3-11 in ltc in central pa. I get to work at 14:45. Count narcs and check prns. Get a good report from my day shift nurse Write down who my chem sticks and who I need vitals for. Start my 4...
I work in ltc and I have a resident who gets lantus and the order reads to hold it if not eating. I usually give it to her and give a hs snack. Her sugar is never low enough that I don't feel...
In my nursing school they told us to only do what we are comfortable with. And support your patients and if you absolutely do not feel comfortable tell them you'll call their pastor or whomever to do...
And at my school we only get one pt so it gets kinda boring at times after you finished everything and they're taking nap. You can use that time to chart but its hard to find a spot to sit
At my school we are only allowed to bring what fits in our pockets! Which is a few pens, high lighter, penlight, various "cheat sheets" and our clinical book with everything we have to pass