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  1. Any good meds to stop anxiety?

    CHPN1680 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is a tough one especially as people get older. You want to calm their anxiety but want to minimize side effects that may put them at risk for falls or that will make them overly somnolent....

  2. I Passed!!!!!!!!!

    CHPN1680 replied to medicrnohio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All of your hard work paid off! All of those times that you wondered why you put yourself through it will fade quickly. Enjoy your accomplishment and you

  3. LPN as Charge??

    CHPN1680 replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an LPN in LTC for 12 years. Most of those years, I was in a supervisory position and yes, I supervised R.N.'s even in a sub-acute setting. Now, when I say supervised, I mean that I made...

  4. england to tucson

    CHPN1680 replied to dawn67's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I moved to Tucson from the Northeastern part of the U.S. 3 years ago. I don't know what the pay rates are in England or how the cost of living compares but I was a bit shocked at the pay rate here a...

  5. kissing a pt/ resident

    CHPN1680 replied to Marti Ann's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thankyou for your reasonable and reality based response! Why does it need to be any more

  6. Do you draw blood from a PICC line?

    CHPN1680 replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    There are many issues here that may be getting confused. First let me say that I agree that a patient should not have to suffer a venipuncture if they have a perfectly good line already in place....

  7. Cannot Sleep!! Arrrrggg!

    CHPN1680 replied to jeepgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't want to sound defeatist but I think that some people just are not meant to work the night shift. I am one of them. I tried all of the above suggestions with no success. At 4:30 a.m, I swear,...

  8. Orientation, what orientation!!

    CHPN1680 replied to LPN01112005's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am glad to hear that you are in a better job situation now. Don't ever let anyone coerce you into doing something that feels unsafe or risky. It is your license and the patient's lives we are...

  9. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    CHPN1680 replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, BSN's have often been paid more than ADN's. Admittedly not much but there is usually some difference. I think education makes more difference in terms of opportunity. BSN's often...

  10. Hospice akin to "giving up"???

    CHPN1680 replied to zacsmimi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with the above posters. This all happened for a reason. I think that you will find yourself in a more rewarding position whether it be hospice or some other compassionate environment. Your...

  11. Anyone else think this is unsafe?

    CHPN1680 replied to hospicenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There is no simple answer but I always put the patient wishes first. If they can understand the risks involved with remaining in a facility that may not be able to meet all of their needs as they...

  12. ratio of home hospice patients to nurse

    CHPN1680 replied to Pat the nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for sharing your setup. What is you

  13. ratio of home hospice patients to nurse

    CHPN1680 replied to Pat the nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Prior to having an Admissions Nurse, our caseloads were from 10 to 12 and nurses took turns setting a day aside to be available to do admissions. Now, the average caseload is 12-14 but the Case...