jamd11

jamd11

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  1. Medication Errors....

    jamd11 replied to momandstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If its a matter of being interrupted.... My institution has a policy that visitors and other staff are not allowed to interrupt nurses who are doing med passes unless its an emergency. We have a sign...

  2. How many attempts at NCLEX allowed?

    jamd11 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, I'm a Canadian nurse (LPN) and a BSN student in my third year due to graduate in 2015. After reading some discussion forums I see that multiple attempts (more than 3) are allowed at the NCLEX,...

  3. took nclex pn

    jamd11 replied to mmichel89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    got it thanks a

  4. took nclex pn

    jamd11 replied to mmichel89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  5. Ativan use for Geriatrics

    jamd11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey everyone, Lately I've been seeing new graduate MDs avoiding ativan. There was a new MD, freshly graduated, introduced to some patients in the LTC facility, and upon med review weaned them off...

  6. How many of you are in your 20's?

    jamd11 replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did what the US calls pre-nursing when I was 20. I got in no problems and started when I was almost 21. I am now 23 going into my 3rd year of BScN. I just finished a bridge to be an RPN/LPN with a...

  7. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know I am so appalled over this. There are a select few RNs that are not in it for the care and enjoyment of helping others at this facility. For the most part they are amazing. But its like ripping...

  8. CRNE Results June 2013

    jamd11 replied to rcpage88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Always use the nursing process when answering! assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating. ALWAYS start with the assessment and then from there move on through the process....

  9. Career Advice Please!!

    jamd11 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    I see from reading your previous posts that you worked LTC... why not start back there or find a LTC home with a step down unit- convalescent care? I guess I should ask if these units exist in Alberta...

  10. Career Advice Please!!

    jamd11 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Have you applied for other positions in the past two years while working casual? Also, did you get fired for the surgical unit or did you quit because you didnt feel you were up to

  11. What did you do to land a job in L&D?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So, I agree with whomever it was on the Canadian board that suggestion you take some breastfeeding classes and maybe become a certified lactation counselor. How long/ what was the cost of the IBCLC...

  12. What did you do to land a job in L&D?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank-you both! I think to begin with I want to get into a med/surg floor to build my basic nursing skills and mange patient loads. So I will be doing this asap. I'm a new new new RPN (which is...

  13. What did you do to land a job in L&D?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What I meant was the thread was short and its not getting many bites. Higher traffic area here. Just looking for past experiences and differences in what others did to land their jobs. I'm not sure...

  14. What did you do to land a job in L&D?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No. I had no luck. Two posts directly related and the thread is dead, no activity. Not that I didn't value the input I'm just looking for more opinions? Much higher traffic in these threads and think...

  15. Ativan use for Geriatrics

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You know what, back tracking to when I was in a mental health facility (short period), I cant remember giving benzos when I think of it...Mostly IMs of typical and atypicals to control escalating...

  16. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your comment! Her BP and temps have been fluctuating between baseline and outrageous. Now this happened about two weeks ago and I just posted yesterday or the day before I forget :S haha. I...

  17. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also would like to post that I cannot work for an institution that does not value my opinion and have since given my notice and gained employment elsewhere. You can be sure to know I asked what the...

  18. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I charted what was expected of me. I'm not sure how it is in the USA, but we chart everything that happened including dialogue had with anyone present. So I charted in the progress note the dialogue...

  19. I Lost a Medication: Controlled Substance

    jamd11 replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in Patient Medications

    It's never even crossed my mind to put pre packs in my pockets. I'm quite sure its not best practice. I've worked with pyxis, pharmacy made blister packs and straight from the bottle. When working...

  20. Bed down close to the floor for safety

    jamd11 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Amygarside Its not bad at all. Takes 3 seconds to bring the bed up to its highest setting. Mind you there are still "crank" style hi-lo beds, an that could be bad on drs and nurses. The electronic...

  21. Bed down close to the floor for safety

    jamd11 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All 70 residents in the LTC facility I work in have hi-lo beds. If they are at risk for falling they also have crash pads, bed alarms, and/or padded bed rails. But every resident falls risk or not has...

  22. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the

  23. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not according to the policy at this institution it's states clearly that the RN is responsible for the final decision. I don't agree with it at all but it is what it is I called the doc to let her...

  24. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for sharing. I wish now I went over the RN. But I can't turn back time . As I just posted above lesson learned ! I really dislike this policy, a previous Rpn was fired recently for going over...

  25. At what point do you send to the hospital?

    jamd11 replied to jamd11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Isis. I'm not an RN and yes I remember my schooling. Had you read my entire post you'd see that I stated at the facility I work at in Canada the charge nurse who is ALWAYS the RN makes the final...