Kimberleighsue

Kimberleighsue specializes in geriatrics.

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1. Nurse to patient ratio in LTC

   Kimberleighsue replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   i do mostly days and there is 24 patients i am responsible for. 6-7 cna's when we are fully staffed to do the hands on care. about the same ratio for evenings, but nights goes down to 1 lpn for 48...

2. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   Kimberleighsue replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   i work at a county nursing home making a little over $21/hour in upstate ny. that is per diem and no benefits. not sure what the full-timers make but i know it is about $5 less/ an hour if they want...

3. most common meds on night shift

   Kimberleighsue replied to rosepetls's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Ambien.

4. Update #3 - 23yo son dx'd brain tumor

   Kimberleighsue replied to Ashera's topic in Oncology

   praying for your son! i have a very close friend going through this as well. she has glioblastoma multiforme. it is inoperable. she has been doing the radiation and the chemo and even though i know it...

5. Night shift and EXTREME fatigue

   Kimberleighsue replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   i just started a 7pm to 7am shift and i was so tired for the next 2 days. i hope it gets better since that is going to be what i do full

6. New to LTC. Any tips for me?

   Kimberleighsue replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   congrats!! but only 4 days orientation:eek: i am getting 4-6 weeks and longer if i need. i am at my first job as well and responsible for

7. Grey's Anatomy thoughts

   Kimberleighsue replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

   I love the show!!! I think the actors/actresses are great!! It is honestly yhe one show that I can not miss each week. I also love House too

8. Ny BOCES LPN Exam

   Kimberleighsue replied to dreamofnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I took it. Just your basic reading and math questions. Highschool stuff. What town will you be attending BOCES at?? I just graduated in July from

9. Off topic: How do you keep house?

   Kimberleighsue replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

   Not to brag but my boyfriend stays home so I can work. He watches my kid, cooks and

10. Help me pass my med test please!!!!!!!

    Kimberleighsue replied to Kimberleighsue's topic in General Nursing

    It is where I am. Most places allow you to use your drug book..not the case where I am starting. So thats why I am so nervous. You get 3 chances. If you fail all three you are fired. I just finished...

11. Help me pass my med test please!!!!!!!

    Kimberleighsue replied to Kimberleighsue's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they did, but it was all dosage calculations and then the page I posted above. I have no trouble with the calculations. Its the meds I need a little help

12. Help me pass my med test please!!!!!!!

    Kimberleighsue replied to Kimberleighsue's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have. Tried 2. Just looking for expert advice, tips and

13. Help me pass my med test please!!!!!!!

    Kimberleighsue replied to Kimberleighsue's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much!! Any other help you all can give me would be

14. Help me pass my med test please!!!!!!!

    Kimberleighsue replied to Kimberleighsue's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a student any more. I am a new and nervous

15. Help me pass my med test please!!!!!!!

    Kimberleighsue posted a topic in General Nursing

    Could some one help me. This is a review sheet I was given for the exam I will be taking tomorrow. I must pass this with an 80% or higher to be able to keep my job and start orienting on the floor. I...