Plagueis

Plagueis

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  1. passing meds for 57 residents??

    Plagueis replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    What shift do you work, NurseLoveJoy88? Having 57 residents on the 11 to 7 shift seems to be near the number (60) nurses have on that shift. If this is the 7 to 3 or 3 to 11 shift, then that is a lot...

  2. How much is too much for student loans?

    Plagueis replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Students

    How much is too much? I'd borrow as little as possible. It doesn't seem so bad to say, "Well, I owe $50,000 in student loans, but it's an investment!" However, students need to seriously calculate how...

  3. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    Plagueis replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked as an aide since becoming a LPN, and I did get paid the same LPN wages when I did it. However, I was never expected to be an aide, and perform nursing (LPN) duties at the same time. I ran...

  4. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    Plagueis replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm still at the same workplace. It's still stressful, but as there's no other place to work, I have to stick with it, as I have a daughter to support, as well. I haven't had to do any...

  5. Nursing staffing

    Plagueis replied to mercy1975's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish that the place where I'm at had more support from managers. The nurses, especially on the 3 to 11 shift, are responsible for everything. This means meds, treatments, new orders, admissions, and...

  6. Control of controlled medications

    Plagueis replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Regarding accepting medications in a bottle: there was a situation where I used to work at when a resident refused to take the house stock of a medication, and actually got an order from her physician...

  7. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    Plagueis replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    According to my facility, one is supposed to call the doctor to request that the med be held for that dose, call the pharmacy (even though it's closed) to request delivery of the med ASAP, and fill...

  8. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    Plagueis replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As far as writing "med not available," I found out that my facility can be cited if a nurse writes that. The alternative is to call the pharmacy to request a delivery ASAP, call the MD to ask that the...

  9. Just started in a skilled nursing, need advise!!

    Plagueis replied to newcalvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know how hard it is to get everything done on time. I'm a newer LPN, with 32 residents to pass meds to, do treatments on, take off orders, answer the phone, do admissions or readmissions, as there...

  10. Just started in a skilled nursing, need advise!!

    Plagueis replied to newcalvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Of course you have to chart, but you should stay on the clock until you are finished with it. If you working nonstop during your shift, and you still don't have time to get everything done in 7.5...

  11. Just started in a skilled nursing, need advise!!

    Plagueis replied to newcalvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry to hear about your frustration, newcalvn. However, having that many patients seems to be pretty typical in skilled nursing, based on the numerous other posts I've read on this site. However,...

  12. Should Alzheimers Clients have the right to REFUSE medication ?

    Plagueis replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've seen a few Alzheimer's residents who refuse meds, even when the nurse sneaks it into pudding or applesauce. They still know that it's their medicine. Therefore, the nurses started hiding...

  13. Anyone have a nursing supervisor require you to work while sick?

    Plagueis replied to NurseJennDenn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you were vindicated, Jenn, but I'm just astounded that you were reported to the Board in the first place. I'm also curious about the circumstances surrounding this incident, meaning that a...

  14. My Father Died Today

    Plagueis replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry about your

  15. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    Plagueis replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to all of you who responded. :) I'm trying to stick around, but I'm still worn out from work. Need2Wings, I have purchased liability insurance. Not taking any chances. Sorry to hear you were...

  16. Should an RN accept CNA/PCT job for now

    Plagueis replied to meikauw's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I know a couple of nurses who are currently working as CNAs because of they couldn't find nursing jobs. Also, one friend of mine who is a nurse told me she worked as a CNA for almost a year...

  17. Will I have to take "shortcuts" in order to be a good nurse?

    Plagueis posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a newly licensed LPN, I have read on this site, and been told by friends who are nurses, about the things that some nurses do in LTC in order to get through their day: Prepouring Leaving meds at...

  18. Will I have to take "shortcuts" in order to be a good nurse?

    Plagueis replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying. Changeovers/recaps happens around the end of the month where each resident's new month's POS is compared with the previous month's POS/MAR. I've also heard this process referred...

  19. New grad with no clinical skills

    Plagueis replied to malone2192's topic in General Nursing

    As a newly licensed LPN, there were certain skills that I never got the chance to do in clinicals, such as inserting a foley, trach care, suctioning, or anything involving TPN, for instance. On the...

  20. Where are all the nurses?

    Plagueis replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCodMermaid, if I could move from Jersey to where you're at to apply for the position, I would so be there. :) I do agree with what Moogie posted about the perceived lack of "glamour" of working in...

  21. What happens to a patient's/resident's medical record after death?

    Plagueis posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a newly licensed LPN, and I've just been wondering about the super-heavy, thick medical records I see for each resident, and I've wondered what happens with all of the different papers that are in...

  22. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    Plagueis replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep, this is the same reasoning that the LTC facilities I've worked in and heard about used. I know CNAs who have had to get up as many as 5 residents before 7 am. If the CNA has 30 residents to care...

  23. Long Term Care Facility has 5 nurses and roach infestation

    Plagueis replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Roaches?! I can't imagine how a facility could continue to have residents if the infestations are as terrible as you say they are. Were any of the violations

  24. There won't be any raises this year

    Plagueis replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I wish hospitals and other employers could explain it to us, so that we can understand. I admit that I don't know anything about budgeting, but why don't they come out and explain exactly why...

  25. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    Plagueis replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really? May I ask what state is that? I guess it depends on what state on resides in. I know nurses who told me they worked as nursing assistants until they found a nursing position, instead of...