vaLPN757

vaLPN757

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  1. DNR help?!?!!

    vaLPN757 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC/skilled rehab and as I was coming in for shift change, one of my patients (who had a DNR in place) was being sent out via 911 to the ER. Apparently during an activity, she became...

  2. missing narcs

    vaLPN757 replied to bs63136's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Maybe I am misunderstanding, but do the med techs not count their own

  3. 2013 LPN PAY???

    vaLPN757 replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Eastern virginia 22.75/hr with 2.75 shift diff SNF/LTC/assisted living Resource Float Pool 2 years

  4. State's Here!

    vaLPN757 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    State just showed up for annual survey today and everything was GREAT. By great, I mean that there were 5 CNA's on the schedule (I haven't seen that many in all the time I've worked there), everyone...

  5. Top medications used in LTC

    vaLPN757 replied to jkline18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Insulins, pain Meds, Alzheimer's

  6. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    vaLPN757 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    Became an LPN at 18, will have my BSN at

  7. 3-11 shift

    vaLPN757 replied to McBambi's topic in Rehabilitation

  8. Difficult CNA's?

    vaLPN757 replied to RN&mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have similar issues. I work evenings as an LPN at a Skilled/Rehab/LTC facility. I have been a nurse for two years but I am extremely young, younger than any other nurse I have met. I feel as though...

  9. A Day In the Life of a LPN

    vaLPN757 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in skilled nursing facility, 3-11 shift. 16.52 with 2.71 shift diff. Come in 30 minutes early (the only way I can leave at a decent time later that night) and make shift assignment/vitals...

  10. Residents leaving facility with scheduled medications

    vaLPN757 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We send the whole card but do a two person count before giving the card to the RP. Then we go over the count with the family and have them

  11. Anyone that use ATI help me out?

    vaLPN757 replied to Deuceswild1's topic in General Students

    When I used ATI in nursing school, there were no Ebooks. Not sure if that has changed though... Yes ATI is

  12. Disposing of medication rolls with patient names

    vaLPN757 replied to QABSN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here!!! Or we rip off labels and put labels in the shred box on things like

  13. Have you ever really heard a doctor say this?

    vaLPN757 replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hahah!!! This could be

  14. How long does it take to answer a call light?

    vaLPN757 replied to rosey200735's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my facility, we are supposed to answer lights within 10 minutes. On a 60 bed unit with 2 nurses and 4 aides this can be difficult. Especially when we have "frequent ringers" who turn on their...

  15. Habits you picked up from work...

    vaLPN757 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Going to slide something into my pockets.... That don't exist! Because I'm off and not wearing scrubs!!! (ie, phone, pens,

  16. Compassion Fatigue: I finally figured out what's wrong with me

    vaLPN757 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is extremely frustrating!!! I have been in LTC only 4 months and I have days where I feel like this myself. I am sorry it seems to be a constant burden for you though. Try your best to focus your...