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

   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 patients and less cna's.

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

   Kimberleighsue replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 benefits. the cna's make great money there too comp...

3. most common meds on night shift

   Kimberleighsue replied to rosepetls's topic in Geriatric

   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 is only going to get worse, she is responding ver...

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 time:o

6. New to LTC. Any tips for me?

   Kimberleighsue replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   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 15:nurse:

7. students... what stethoscopes?

   Kimberleighsue replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in General Students

   I used a pretty purple Prestige at work a few nights ago and really thought it worked pretty darn good. I may go buy one now;)

8. 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 :)

9. PDA or just a good Drug Reference Book?

   Kimberleighsue replied to erikam's topic in General Students

   no complaints at all about my IPAQ:p Love it!! When I am lazy I just lay on my couch with it in hand and read up at http://www.allnurses.com:p

10. Ny BOCES LPN Exam

    Kimberleighsue replied to dreamofnurse's topic in Student Assist

    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 GVBoces.

11. PDA or just a good Drug Reference Book?

    Kimberleighsue replied to erikam's topic in General Students

    I have an IPAQ HX2755 and love it. As soon as I start on the floor of my new job I plan on using it tons!!

12. 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 cleans:nurse:

13. 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 with orientation and now I cannot orient on the flo...

14. 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 with.

15. 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 pointers