lovethecrazylife replied to momma382's topic in LPN/LVN
That's hard to answer. It really depends on your area and why you want to become a LPN. Where I live in Iowa, LPNs only are really found in nursing homes as they have been mostly passed out in the hospital and replaced by MAs in the clinic. If you wa...
lovethecrazylife replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing
I have 2 jobs that I'll give info for..... [*]Geographic location: North IA [*]Pay rate: job 1 $17.21/hr job 2 $19.76 [*]In which area / specialty do you work? Job 1 family practice clinic/job 2 LTC [*]What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN...
lovethecrazylife replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing
For me as most of the deaths I deal with at work is at my LTC job, it is usually a relief as the families and I have seen the person go downhill and change. Many times, because of dementia, the person isn't anything like they used to be and aren't re...
lovethecrazylife replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric
It's nursing homes like this that make me proud to have worked in LTC for over 11 years! We love our residents like our own families. Merry Christmas and God bless!
lovethecrazylife replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing
In my facility rx refill nurse inputs all the fax, phone and walk in requests into the EHR. Then depending on the look up last appointment, labs, any other necessary data and forwards to the M.D. to review and push to pharmacy.
lovethecrazylife replied to CNADaughter's topic in Iowa
I didn't attend Hawkeye but I got my LPN & RN at north iowa area community college. I would say check your graduation rates and NCLEX pass rates. Of they are decent go that route to start and then transfer if you wanted to get your BSN. Save a lo...
lovethecrazylife replied to stan164's topic in Uniform/Gear
I have an ultrascope and I love it! I've used mine in clinic setting, LTC, occupational health, even during hazmat drills. I've never had a problem hearing. (Have good hearing as far as I know) They are a bit pricey but I don't regret mine at all. I...
lovethecrazylife replied to sheilahdee's topic in Ob/Gyn
I don't know any website or books but if they are a good clinic they will teach you as you go. I worked in a family practice clinic and did some gyn procedures. Every provider does things a little bit different and want the nurse to do things just a ...
lovethecrazylife replied to molly7454's topic in General Nursing
My experience with doing drug screens (as a job ) all results are sent to the mro.... only he can see results and they will contact you. If you have a valid rx and can prove it. .... any positive will be turned into a negative result. This is ALL th...
lovethecrazylife replied to Scarlettz's topic in Job Hunt
in my opinion it's better to type the letter and sign it just like you would with the cover letter. You don't want to do a card because that's not very professional
lovethecrazylife replied to strivingformore's topic in Occupational
At my company I can assign restrictions if needed. I usually won't as then the employee becomes recordable according to OSHA. (If work injury) I figure if I'm going to have to put it on the log, they might as well see a provider. Check your company ...
lovethecrazylife replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing
At my facility it is a holiday if your weekend happens to fall on it so it's time and a half. If it's not your weekend it's not a holiday. It's not part of holiday rotation either