dbsn00

dbsn00

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  1. Any good meds to stop anxiety?

    dbsn00 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeahthat: Also seen good results with Ativan...Good

  2. Anxiety over NCLEX-PN! Help me!

    dbsn00 replied to allscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took mine at a testing center, it was very quiet, everyone was in their own low partitioned cubicle with a computer (yes, they give you scrap paper for calculations!)...the proctors didn't stand...

  3. Does anyone know a good website to buy scrubs?

    dbsn00 replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    Try Hicesewing.com - the site is a little weird to navigate but the prices are great! Jascouniform.com is also good and you can get on their mailing list for a catalog too. I really liked allheart's...

  4. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

    dbsn00 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  5. LPN and loan forgiveness?

    dbsn00 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :yeahthat: I did my loans through Sallie Mae Servicing - when it's time to pay them back you can arrange the monthly payment amount. You can also refinance the loans, my interest rate was less than...

  6. ANYTHING good about LTC?

    dbsn00 replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You summed it up perfectly!!!

  7. Saw something that broke my heart

    dbsn00 replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    Your compassion helped this poor man go to his final rest peacefully, take comfort in the fact that you made a difference in his

  8. Need help with delegation question

    dbsn00 replied to nursepotter05's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you caroladybelle on behalf of all the LPN's who daily train/orientate the new grad RN's...it's nice to know our experience does count for

  9. Need help with delegation question

    dbsn00 replied to nursepotter05's topic in General Nursing

    Because the unit secretary can make this call to maintenance &/or housekeeping & the NA can assist the nurses by passing out trays to people who may need to eat on time due to medications,...

  10. ANYTHING good about LTC?

    dbsn00 replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the above poster - you should check with your state's DOH - you can usually access info from there as to the facilities last survey results. Do a walk through if possible before your...

  11. Need help with delegation question

    dbsn00 replied to nursepotter05's topic in General Nursing

    OK, here it goes: The breakfast trays should be given out by the NA - occupy other patients, get those call bells quiet! While that's being done you can get to Mr. Johnson & his central line -...

  12. Pearls of Wisdom for new CNAs

    dbsn00 replied to YSADL's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your CNAs to treat their patients with dignity & respect, remember that the patient could be their family member, spouse, etc. Let them know that they play an important role in their...

  13. family presence during CPR

    dbsn00 replied to beth38's topic in General Nursing

    I can assure you that I would NOT want them to be there :uhoh21: To be in a situation where you have to do CPR is already a stressful mind-blowing experience - a distraught & terrified family...

  14. Anxiety over NCLEX-PN! Help me!

    dbsn00 replied to allscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took my NCLEX 3 weeks post graduation - while everything was still somewhat fresh in my head (only 85 questions too!!). My test had a lot of med/surge scenarios - lots of s/sx then what would be...

  15. LPN working in different state

    dbsn00 replied to Benedikta's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to the New Mexico BON website & see if they have info on endorsing your license from another state...I applied for a NJ license (I'm also licensed in NY) & it took approx. 3 months &...

  16. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    dbsn00 replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    If you have time to chat on this website you should have time to actually do your vital signs... This is serious, you've put people's lives in danger. I think that using your personal problems as an...

  17. [b] Can someone Give me advice on working in LTC???

    dbsn00 replied to Guest26407's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Regardless if you are a new graduate or experienced nurse you need orientation to the unit & facility, but especially if you're new to the profession. The 7-3 shift in LTC is very busy so it's...

  18. Cities and states with full-time jobs for LPN'S.

    dbsn00 replied to Blackcat99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NY is great! The area I live in IS expensive (average priced house is $350,000) Unreal, huh? There are counties that have more affordable housing that are within a reasonable traveling distance though...

  19. Cities and states with full-time jobs for LPN'S.

    dbsn00 replied to Blackcat99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in NY - Rockland County, approx 30 mins. away from NYC. There are NO shortages of opportunities where I'm at - LTC, home care, hospice, MR/DD (just to name a few) plus a decent amount of...

  20. treatment for excoriated skin

    dbsn00 replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    silvadene if open...as a preventative Baza (I'm assuming you mean the buttocks/sacral area

  21. What is your sick call policy?

    dbsn00 replied to at your cervix's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility you must call in at least 2 hours before your shift starts, 3 or more days out requires a Dr.'s note. However, we also have a problem with the same group of staff who call in...

  22. Where Do Residents Rights End? Long, Sorry.

    dbsn00 replied to Cheez-It!'s topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: sounds like you should start looking for another job...your facility is taking people who don't meet AL criteria & with the $$$ rolling in it's probably gonna get worse If you're having...

  23. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    dbsn00 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

  24. Things nursing school FAILED to tell us

    dbsn00 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

  25. anyone considering going back to school to become an RN?

    dbsn00 replied to Kirstie04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm going back...want to start this fall '05 but still haven't decided where or what type of program yet. I'm looking into a 1 year LPN to RN program but would unfortunately have to travel some &...