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    Working crazy hours

    NurseQT replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a new job that will be 80 hrs/pay period on NOCs and I'm already dreading it!! 64 hrs/pay period is typically my max, I have 4 young kids and a husband who works way too much himself! I...
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    How much orientation did you get as a new grad Lvn?

    NurseQT replied to mandaq4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job as a CNA was in a hospital I was orientation for 4 weeks, I was paired up with a preceptor the entire time and was more than comfortable to be on my own when my orientation period ended....
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    Surgical tech.

    NurseQT replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish the technical school in my area offered a surg tech program that was a year in length! I have applied to three surg tech positions at one of the hospitals in my area and have yet to get an...
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    Pronouncing Death

    NurseQT replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When a resident passes the RN checks vitals or lack there of, oxygen (if being used) is turned off. Call is placed to MD for time of death and an order to release the body. Family is then notified if...
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    career path after LTC as first job

    NurseQT replied to wannabemurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first question is: why in the world did you want to move away from Hawaii????? Sorry, I live in Wisconsin and much of the state got up to a foot of snow dumped on them yesterday and today so I...
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    Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

    NurseQT replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had that partly wrong... Tramadol has yet to be classified as a scheduled drug by the DEA, but there have been states that have scheduled it at the state
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    Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

    NurseQT replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lyrica is schedule V and not required by law to be kept double locked and reconciled by licensed staff. Scheduled II meds are the only ones that must be kept double locked and counted. III-V being...
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    Tips for working night shift as a new lpn.

    NurseQT replied to jmitchell-85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked full time nights for quite a few years than went to days for the last 4+ years, I just accepted a new full time nocs position on Thur. Working nocs used to be a must so that my husband and I...
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    LPN forced to work as CNA

    NurseQT replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been pulled off the floor to help the unit clerks before.. I spent an entire 8 hour shift scanning resident's hard copies of lab/x-ray results, ect. I was not a happy
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    Considering an online bridge program

    NurseQT replied to trepeace's topic in Excelsior College

    My good friend finished her degree online. I think she was able to test out of a lot of her classes. The clinicals were a doozy, two semesters worth of clinical time crammed into one weekend, 36 hours...
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    Missing my partner :*(

    NurseQT replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Having some sort of symbol of her (the necklace you mentioned) helps with healing I think. My mom bought a dragonfly necklace for each of ladies in our imediate family to wear in memory of my brother....
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    Can't find work :(

    NurseQT replied to lemore's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't have any suggestions for you unfortunately, all I can say is that I feel your pain... I've been unemployed since Sept. I have over 10 years experience but the problem for me isn't that no one...
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    Passed my NCLEX today!!!

    NurseQT replied to pnkgirl25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, I am in awe of your strength and will to succeed! You are going to be awesome nurse!
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    Job Interview On Tuesday....

    NurseQT posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately not for a job I wanted to go back to... LTC. But it's a full time LPN position and I can't expect my husband to continue to support our family while I wait for something better to come...
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    Mandatory overtime and volunteer overtime?

    NurseQT replied to Jessmarie002's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it's going to depend on the facility you work for as well... Some facilities have mandatory OT and call times, some do not.. Some facilities consider any time over 8 hours as OT, other...
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    Davita

    NurseQT replied to PraiseGod22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are very welcome! Good luck at your
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    Sending People to the Hospital

    NurseQT replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are definitely in a lose:lose situation at this facility... You can either follow your nursing judgement, MD orders, and/or family/resident wishes to send the patient out and risk disciplinary...
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    Davita

    NurseQT replied to PraiseGod22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A very good friend of mine is a clinic supervisor for Davita in Wisconsin. She absolutely loves her job and loves the
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    NEED TO VENT

    NurseQT replied to amari's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel your pain.. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place where I'm at too... In order to get into the ADN program at the tech school in my area I have to take A&P II, the school holds all the...
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    Taking children to the OR...

    NurseQT replied to Jrh121's topic in Operating Room

    When my daughter went in for a tonsillectomy my husband was a nervous wreck (and that's putting it very lightly!), I was afraid that when they took her back to the OR she would get scared, start to...
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    LPN in the OR?

    NurseQT replied to lakencassady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in La Crosse WI one of the two hospitals will hire LPNs to work as a surgical techs, they scrub in or assist with circulating duties. I've applied for a ST position a few times (applied again...
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    Missing my partner :*(

    NurseQT replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm so sorry for your loss... I lost my big brother a month and a half ago, I still miss him tremendously but the pain in my heart has lessened a tiny bit each day. Cherish every memory you made...
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    I received a "write up" warning at my LTC

    NurseQT replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And this is one of the many reasons why I never want to go back to LTC... Management was putting more and more work on the staff nurses, cutting staff, and having a fit if there was any OT. Many of us...
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    Full Code resident in LTC

    NurseQT replied to BB00513's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This will also depend on the facility's protocols.. I have worked in LTC facilities that were "no CPR" and every resident was made aware prior to admission that should they go into cardiac arrest the...
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    Monthly changeover MAR/TAR:

    NurseQT replied to LPNMary's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility that I worked at 5 yrs ago had a good end of the month checks for the MAR/TARs. The med and tx sheets were printed out about a week before the end of the month, the NOC nurses would than...