chavezm1109

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1. Wrong patient. Wrong narcotic.

   chavezm1109 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Our supervisor went behind the nurse still looking at the wrong patient and agreed it was missing. The PCP was called to ask if we could apply a new patch. Shift change happens and no patch was...

2. Wrong patient. Wrong narcotic.

   chavezm1109 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Could a DON please input on something for me? There was a nurse at my facility who thought a 100mcg duragesic patch was missing she checked the wrong patient and ordered another. She left without...

3. LPNs in Jails?

   chavezm1109 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hey guys I have an offer for a jail job through a staffing company and I was wondering does anyone have an experience to share about it? I'm currently in LTC and want something else field wise....

4. LVN unemployment in CA?

   chavezm1109 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   It would be with my mom so luckily I'm not concerned about that. So California is becoming a mainly RN

5. LVN unemployment in CA?

   chavezm1109 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have family down there who I can stay with until I do find something. Are they wanting 1 year + experience in California? I do something's pretty independently j-tube wise and IV

6. question regarding meds

   chavezm1109 replied to katiemisskatie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have never stayed hours but an hour after my shift yes. Sometimes it is charting. I have 30 residents to myself. No med tech no other nurse. Only 2 CNAs too. It is crazy. Mainly though it's charting...

7. LVN unemployment in CA?

   chavezm1109 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thinking of moving I was told LVN employment in CA is high? I have 6 months experience in LTC between our SNF and our rehab unit. Idc where I would work. Thinking of San Francisco area. Any

8. Discouraged

   chavezm1109 replied to LPN197538's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I had a girl I went to nursing school with who made a similar mistake she simply would lie about the experience and after a few years no one would call. I am not sure if this is what you want to hear...

9. 3rd Day of Orientation and I hate it

   chavezm1109 replied to NursingIsWithinMe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Sometimes it is. I work at a LTC facility and I float between our 4 wings. My first wing LOVE it. The nurse was great at making sure I knew what was up and when I messed up the narc count she was...

10. Bad CNA staff, any advice?

    chavezm1109 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First off. I would like to state I was CNA before becoming an LPN. I currently work 3-11 during day shift there there is a nurse 4 CNAs, one med tech, and a restorative aide. During my shift there are...

11. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

    chavezm1109 replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel exactly the same way. I have been working at a SNF for 3 months. I am a new grad. I enjoyed LTC during clinical but I had a hard time with death and didn't think I could handle it. I originally...

12. Time Budgeting.

    chavezm1109 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad nurse with my first job in a LTC setting working 2nd shift though I am the only nurse on my hall. I find it soooo hard to go ahead and get meds around when everyone seems to be on...

13. Nurses with Mental Illness: Share Your Self-Care Strategies

    chavezm1109 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I personally suffer from anorexia/bulimia. I have been in recovery for years but I also have severe anxiety. So if some problems from home follow me to work I do have a panic

14. Sleep Schedule

    chavezm1109 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So I have just gone from a 1st shift job to a second shift one. I need some help. It has messed with my eating and sleeping. I'm going to be on this shift for some time, you have to stay 90 days in a...

15. 2013 LPN PAY???

    chavezm1109 replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in KY as a new grad at 16hr and weekends 20/hr I'm in