Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    Problem with coworker (long)

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for the advice and the examples, it's always great to hear what other nurses have done in similar situations. PS: The "mean bird" of my screen name was a 15-year-old mean parakeet who...
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    Become an LPN? Please advise...

    Elektra6 replied to ruby04's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Ruby04, I was in the same boat as you (sort of) graduated 8 yrs ago with a BA, tired of working in office jobs making barely $12 an hour, working 2 jobs to make decent money. I wanted to be a...
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    Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    Elektra6 replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    When I was waiting to get in my LPN program from our county, I contacted one of the private career schools in the area. They tried to sell me on a MA program (for 12K) stating that LPNs can't give...
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    Help with sundowning residents (long)

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new nurse (7 months) I started working the 3-11 shift recently and the first few hours of my shift have been pure hell lately. I have one resident in particular who becomes agitated and every...
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    What to do when state comes in?

    Elektra6 replied to sweetnurse1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new nurse too. We finished our state inspection yesterday. On Monday I was working 3-11 and they came in to announce their visit around 6p. They didn't talk to me but all administrators had...
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    Any ligitimate work at home jobs out there?

    Elektra6 replied to smilechaser36's topic in General Nursing

    I did medical transcription out of my house part-time for about 5 years. I took a short course in med terminology and transcription (before I went to nursing
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    LTC Orientation

    Elektra6 replied to jat_phil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new grad, I received 5 weeks orientation in LTC. Ask for as much as you can, you can always say you're ready before its
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    LTC ...I have a question

    Elektra6 replied to Annor's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are supposed to give q2h incontinent care, but at the minimum my CNA's will change morning, after breakfast, before/after lunch, shift change, before/after dinner, and HS. 11-7 has q2h schedule...
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    Interview for LPN program

    Elektra6 replied to bethinct's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got all dressed up for my interview but it turned out to be very informal. It was more of a discussion about my goals and former experience. I really think the interview was designed to weed out...
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    How long did you wait?

    Elektra6 replied to catzy5's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Decided I wanted to go to LPN school in April, tested in May, interviewed the following December, finally started the next May. It took about a
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    Need Info on LTC

    Elektra6 replied to berenshj's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I pass meds to 28-30 residents. Once you get used to it, it's not bad. No IV push meds, periodic IV antibiotics. Mostly its just everyday meds like cardiac or psych meds and monitoring their...
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    herbs

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

    Took mine last September and had no questions on herbs/herbal
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    Questions about Excelsior?

    Elektra6 replied to ama27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Kurt-crna, you're my
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    Can I mix Lantus with NPH?

    Elektra6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can't find anything on
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    Role of the RN in LTC

    Elektra6 replied to manna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The RN's in our facility work carts same as LPN's. Our unit managers, MDS coordinator and supervisors are all
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    Floating for 1st LPN job?

    Elektra6 replied to aegirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new LPN grad working in LTC too. I float day/evening shift. We have 3 units and I float between 2. Try it out. It's stressful, but I now know the ins/outs of about 90 residents! Good luck...
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    Help-moving to southern NJ and need advice

    Elektra6 replied to nester's topic in General Nursing

    Cooper Hospital in Camden is our trauma center for South Jersey. Jefferson Hospital, Temple University & Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are rated very
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    New to LTC. Any tips for me?

    Elektra6 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree about making and keeping a list of how each resident takes their meds. It is a HUGE timesaver. Also the card in their MAR is not always updated. (I try to fix this) I am a new grad in LTC...
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    Thinking about becoming a lpn???

    Elektra6 replied to needajob's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new lpn graduate and have been working for 2 months now. My school ran from May to the following July full-time with a month off in August. I currently work in a nursing home in NJ. My main...
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    Where to find OB themed scrub jackets and badge holders?????

    Elektra6 replied to ClassOf2004's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.clipeze.com they have badge holders with all different
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    What if CNA won't work?

    Elektra6 replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Noryn: Thanks for the great advice! As a new LPN I can use all I can
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    Nursing Magazines

    Elektra6 replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    I like advance for nurses/advance for lpns http://www.advanceweb.com If you live in their covered areas they are free! And they have lots of tristate jobs in the back!
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    Need some tips with eyedrop administration

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    New grad in LTC. We give LOTS of eyedrops for glaucoma and Tears for lubrication. The patients who are not as oriented all squeeze their eyes shut as soon as I try to put them in! I have tried...
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    Need some tips with eyedrop administration

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks! Both of these techniques seem to work better than what I was
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    NCLEX study book. Too early?

    Elektra6 replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used my NCLEX books for quick review. The outline format in front of the chapters is very helpful for tests. I didn't do the actual questions until the end of my