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  1. Documentation Time

    ilostu12 replied to TR_DocBox's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same

  2. First job/ LTC......

    ilostu12 replied to middypiegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    middypiegirl.....your going through what EVERY nurse goes through on their first job as a nurse (except for the lose of you child, I'm so sorry to hear this ). You will feel so overwhelmed that you...

  3. i need some help -- DESPERATELY!!

    ilostu12 replied to NurseyTee's topic in General Nursing

    It's a very tricky situation, in OH, with the existing order of the self releasing seatbelt AND the added use of a sheet (without a Dr's order and proper assesment and documentation for three...

  4. nursing ratios in longterm care

    ilostu12 replied to Smiles07's topic in General Nursing

    30 residents, that's not too bad. Oh wait I forgot...meds, treatments, oh dang this one wet critical gotta call the doc and send them out, oooooops I forgot the two new admissions that came from the...

  5. Happy Nurses? Anyone???

    ilostu12 replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    Like many other posters have stated, it's just nurses venting. You need to vent, no matter what proffession your in, everyone does. I was a computer Tech/Network engineer for over 20 years and...

  6. nursing home-hospital?

    ilostu12 replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    Good question...... I'm sure as there are more posts to this question, you'll see the pros and cons are pretty much the same for each. Like the challenge of your job, learning new skills, the great...

  7. What's worse than having a strict grading range?...

    ilostu12 replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    The grade scale for Nursing programs are different than other classes for a reason. You are going to be responsible for someones' life. Look at it this way, in most gen ed classes a 60% may mean a C,...

  8. How do they handle low census where you work?

    ilostu12 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    PRN is exactly what it means....as needed. All facilities have a staff of PRN nurses, if there is a call-off or there is a need for another nurse, the PRN nurse can pick up that time. They aren't part...

  9. I'm New....and I'm Scared

    ilostu12 replied to ShowMeRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    All of the previous posters have hit the nail on the head (or something like that...lol). It's what you make of it, but no matter what profession you do there is good and bad. I was a computer...

  10. Any night shift nurses with diabetes?

    ilostu12 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    SCRN and AuntieRN......Please see a Diabetic Educator if possible. These people are specificly trained in diets and exercise for DMI and DMII, they can help you with a diet for working nights. They...

  11. Not worth hurting someone or losing my license

    ilostu12 replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    kstec......I remember when I first became a nurse and started working at an LTC. I thought to myself that I made a huge mistake, I was soooo over whelmed and I thought this isn't why I became a nurse....

  12. Questions????

    ilostu12 replied to spiritbeing8992's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually your situation is really pretty good. Most LTC nurses will get 30+ on days and evenings, nights will commonly get 40 or 50+. But don't panic, believe it or not you'll get use to it. You'll...

  13. New LPN grad in LTC

    ilostu12 replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First off ejsmom, gratz on passing! I normally don't work the night shift, but have done a several. Depending on your facility staffing ratios, you will more than likely have 50 - 60 residents to take...

  14. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    ilostu12 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm with you on that one LoriAlabamaRN. I'm am LPN at a LTC (I'm hoping to finish certification in a couple of weeks). I've never been happier with what I do. I've also had some negative comments said...

  15. kids wreak of smoke...ethics question

    ilostu12 replied to narnar's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I first read this thread, I became very angry. Not because the mother may be smoking around her children,which as healthcare professionals we know is not the best thing to do, but because of the...

  16. Excuse me, I wasn't talking to you!!

    ilostu12 replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! That is a tough one. If the pt gives in to the family there isn't much you can do. Very careful documentation should be priority. I don't know why but I get a feeling that should the pt turn bad...

  17. Tiny Rant...

    ilostu12 replied to Alexsys's topic in General Nursing

    I saw an agency nurse handle something similar to this when I did my med-surg clinicals. A couple of staff nurses where really riding her back about not knowing the policies of the unit. She simply...

  18. what would you do?

    ilostu12 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    What the nurse did wasn't safe for the resident, asperation comes to mind. Your best bet is to follow the facilities policies, use the chain of command. Why the nurse handled the situation like she...

  19. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    ilostu12 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I don't refer to them as old dogs or old nurses, I call them EXPERIENCED nurses. We have several where I work and I have learned more from them in a few months, then I could have learned from...

  20. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    ilostu12 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    here's how see it, nursing that is A new top because a pt with dementia spit out there medicine: $18 A new pair of good nurses shoes, because of all the walking you do in 8/12 hour shift: $115 The...

  21. "Incidental overtime"

    ilostu12 replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a typical email from a bean counter, someone who doesn't have a clue as what is going on on the floor. All they see is OT and money being wasted on nurse that can't do a simple job of...

  22. Body Odor of Coworker or Pt.

    ilostu12 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    If it is a pt/res that has this issue, what was previously posted is a good idea. Let the CNA's try first, hopefully they have a good repour with the pt and can get the job done. If not then the nurse...

  23. Help! New grad nervous about LTC state inspection!

    ilostu12 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another thing to remember, your facility has a 95% rating, this is a good thing. The inspectors know that this is a good facility and the staff are professionals. Surveyors understand EVERYONE is on...

  24. New LPN Burn&Crash

    ilostu12 replied to marie4's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yeah marie4....your a nurse. Like I said, we have all been through this, and we still go through it. Try not to let it get you down sick, it's good that your concerned about your quality of care. Any...

  25. New LPN Burn&Crash

    ilostu12 replied to marie4's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    BJS54321 is right. Your just starting out on a wonderful and rewarding career. It takes time to get a routine down and learn time managment. It's a shame though that some of the nurses you work with...