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  1. burn out

    Does anyone know the most effective way to deal with career burn out. I've been am lvn/lpn in ltc for 12 yrs now. I can't afford to go back to school. I basically do the same things as a RN and am...
  2. combative residents and family. (kinda long)

    Being a threat to himself or others should get him an auto at least 24 Hr psych evaluation in a hospital. Once he becomes violent he has given up his rights. The rights of one ends where another's...
  3. Orders.

    Gotta have a telephone order for everything. Lazy nursing on part of the weekend nurse for not having investigated but correct in that no order was
  4. OMG! *I* cannot pronounce death but a paramedic can????

    Paramedic doesn't technically the physician they are getting orders does after the set numbers of drugs and compressions are done with no
  5. Sleeping on night shift in LTC

    I do. I believe in CYA but also if its not affecting me then why bother. As long as pt care is done. I just learned that the hard
  6. Oh and on the pain Med issue. If her defers to his wife's judgement then u have to. However if he is of sound mind then u have to follow what he wants. If he wants pain meds then he facility must...
  7. Cut the wafer for the ostomy as small as possible to try to keep off he dressing, if hats an issue. Try putting skin prep on the skin prior to placing he wafer on the
  8. Are you a RN or LPN???

    Lvn. 12 yrs, but I'll get my RN soon.
  9. Med Passes

    Yes they do. Yes it does. I like to sort thru the draw reading the card and read it and u can get an idea if its due he. Once all suspected meds are out then go by the Mar putting them back in as u...
  10. OVERWHELMED!!!! Need advise desperately!!

    Been in LTC 12 yrs now. Sadly it is a lot of sink or swim. See if u can find a mentor nurse there. Someone that can show u the ropes. Tell them you need just a little guidance on paper work. Doubtful...
  11. HELP! LTC RN VS LPN!

    The lvn should be held accountable as h was he one that stated he took care of the orders. As an lvn I do not consider an RN I work with as my supervisor unless they hold the title. If the person came...
  12. You call the person whatever it is they prefer and are comfortable with. For instance if a Dr Smith wants to be called by his first name David, then call him
  13. Are most LTC's always low on supplies?

    The situation dictates that n order to be compliance with regulations that a nurse manager would need to b notified and Tj medication be picked up at a local pharmacy using petty cash. Many contracts...