Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    quit LTC after 3 day orientation

    Elektra6 replied to tsv1567's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't feel bad. I did the same thing at my first job! I was oriented by agency nurses and totally overwhelmed and confused. I realize now that it was probably an okay place/job and it was just me....
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    Vent: sick of complaints about other nurses

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Another nurse I took report from recently told me she asked the client and client's family to refrain from complaining about other nurses to her. If they had a complaint, they should take it up with...
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    New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

    Elektra6 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    [ I keep an extra blank sheet on my cart for reminders, if a cna comes and reports that a pt needs something but im in with another pt I have them write it on the sheet. -That's a great idea,...
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    being tested at a home care agency interview?

    Elektra6 replied to jennylane1965's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had to pass a one day seminar (paid) on ventilator/trach skills before they would let me handle any of these
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    Anyone have good info on bayada nurses??

    Elektra6 replied to ldonohue74's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I've worked for them in SJ for the past 3 years. The benefits are pretty pricey. I pay $82 a week for Blue Cross PPO and dental insurance and that's for a single person. The family option is a...
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    Passed CPNE!!!

    Elektra6 replied to christy78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's fantastic!
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    Bayada nursing interview

    Elektra6 replied to Turtle08's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have been working for Bayada three years this April (as an LPN). I work private duty for adult trach/vent clients. If you are looking for a "visiting nurse" job I don't know job requirements or...
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    Ancora Psychiatric Hospital

    Elektra6 replied to POLmissy00's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! I did some nursing school clinicals there for my LPN in '05. It's a big campus, reminded me of a community college setting. We worked in a locked men's ward as well as some lesser secure areas....
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    Has anyone ever attended the Stethscope Skills seminar?

    Elektra6 replied to roseynurse345's topic in General Nursing

    I went a few years ago as a new grad LPN. It was really great and I learned a lot. I enjoyed the instructor, we had hands on experience and I got to network with local nurses. I earned 5 or 6 cont...
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    for NJ nurses..

    Elektra6 replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    I took the PN boards in 05, but yeah it was a month or so before I got the paper license. I never got a letter stating I passed. I looked it up online. It made job hunting hard even though...
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    Brand new LTC LPN

    Elektra6 replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everything the OP suggested plus I bought a forehead thermometer which was great for dementia/combative residents. Saved me a lot of grief. I used to jot down any unfamiliar meds and look them up...
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    Vent: sick of complaints about other nurses

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    You're right. I think they are frustrated with their life, situation, etc. I keep telling myself clients/families were the same in the LTC facility too. Oh well, just a vent. Thanks.
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    I DID IT!!!!!

    Elektra6 replied to princess1125's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay, Yay,
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    What I have learned from working with a QUAD

    Elektra6 replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    My patient appears completely normal in his wheelchair (despite a sip n puff) so people will often try to shake hands when meeting
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    not sure how to work with this family

    Elektra6 replied to mazy's topic in Private Duty

    Don't feel bad, I mean everyone you meet you don't become friends with right? I'm sensitive too and I understand what you are saying. Caliotter's advice about focusing on the patient is right. The...
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    How are the families in PDN

    Elektra6 replied to iwanna's topic in Private Duty

    They're all different (just like the families you encounter in hospitals or LTC). Some are grateful for your care and some take out their frustrations on you because they can't communicate with the...
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    How long did it take you to learn to be on time completing med passes?

    Elektra6 replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Once I learned the residents it was much easier. I had between 25-30 depending on census, including a 4 bed subacute section. If you are going to have the same residents all the time don't stress,...
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    Excelsior's online CPNE workshops

    Elektra6 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took Excelsior's beginning to study for the CPNE online workshop and felt it wasn't worth the money. Reading the guide gave me better info. I'm debating on the care planning and documentation...
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    Lack of hours

    Elektra6 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Private Duty

    When I started private duty I took the shifts no one wanted including every weekend. When a nurse left for maternity leave and never came back, I got her shifts. To work full time I think you have...
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    Passed CPNE in Albany (AMC) 1/17, No Retakes!

    Elektra6 replied to EquuszARNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Every time an Excelsior student passes the CPNE I feel proud and it gives me MORE incentive to study for mine. CONGRATS and enjoy your
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    Anyone get the Excelsior email for CPNE scholarship money?

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    They said you have to fill out a financial aid form (FAFSA) which I thought the ADN students weren't eligible for plus a scholarship application. Going to try for it after the
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    Website Indeed for Nursing Jobs

    Elektra6 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I like it and you can get a weekly update or daily update. I love my job but I want to know whats out
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    pearson scheduling

    Elektra6 replied to cheltoe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They fill 8a slots first because they need to determine how long the tester needs. After people schedule 8a, you will see 11a, 12n, etc open up. If you don't want 8a, schedule yourself an 8a spot...
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    Dropped lvn/lpn student needs help to complete diploma

    Elektra6 replied to ohsulof4321's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In my LPN program if you were dropped, you could re-enter the next year at the SAME POINT at which you left. Several people did too! Call around and see. Best of luck, I hope you get back
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    Florence Nightingale movie

    Elektra6 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just found that movie too! I didn't think it was too bad. It showed how little nurses were thought of and how horrible hospital conditions were in England at that time. I felt it was worth a...