Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    $15 Min Wage - Effect on RNs

    Elektra6 replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I loved my time working at Target, can't wait to go back! Seriously, I wonder what will happen to HHA who rely on State sponsored programs to get paid (currently $11 for my
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    I can do your job, you can't do mine.

    Elektra6 replied to crobson221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If the nurse is not on a med pass, wound treatment or on the phone with a dr they need to help! Don't they care about the residents? 26:1 is impossible for a CNA. I would report to the
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    PDN and boundaries

    Elektra6 replied to quickkarma's topic in Private Duty

    How about the patient's aunt driving a nurse to a surgical procedure (the nurse's surgical procedure, not the patient's) and then said nurse recovers at the patient's house because she is single and...
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    Why do nurses treat each other badly?

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

    I worked as a charge nurse in a LTC as a new grad LPN. You get the opportunity to work independently but alongside others. I was a great confidence booster for a new grad. I think clinic work is...
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    LPN Doubts

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

    I'm 5'1" also. I worked in nursing home/subacute environment. There were CNA's and hoyer lifts for help. In private duty homecare you many be on your own, however I would request an orientation to...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    Elektra6 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah this is the attitude that offends me and embarrasses the patient. I have to work late after my shift many times for no pay because of appointments that run over due to late docs and I don't...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    Elektra6 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    When DME vendors, dr offices or others are not understanding of a severely disabled person's difficulties. We are not being lazy or rude if we show up ten min late or request a certain time for you to...
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    WGU online RN-BSN

    Elektra6 replied to dmiller2720's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in Jan. I loved WGU. No group work, go at your own pace. When I had a period of heavy OT at work I slowed down and it was never a problem. I took 2 1/2 semesters to finish. Much more support...
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    The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    Elektra6 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Roy Rogers fast food. Can anyone remember that place? I lasted a month. I loved working at Target years ago. I folded all the clothes all night. When I shop there now I still want to "zone" the
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    I'm old school--nursing home questions

    Elektra6 replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing home experience was PT evaluated all new residents. They came up with a plan and CNAs and nurses followed it. We were allowed to walk patients. The wheelchair issue I don't know about....
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    Lack of professionalism

    Elektra6 replied to darliff's topic in Private Duty

    Yep it's the same everywhere I think. Primary nurse on my one case stays 3-4 hours late daily. Tells family all other nurses are lazy. Agency does not care unless the client complains. It's the...
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    It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    Elektra6 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with NickiLaughs and others. Get an order to transport to ER. Change in mental status, whatever you have to do. The goal should be to keep people in their facility but if they won't allow a...
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    Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    Elektra6 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Loved WGU. Graduated Jan
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    You know you're a Private Duty Nurse when....

    Elektra6 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    Lol. Me too. The lighting, even in the daytime, in houses stinks. We were in a Dr office the other day and I was like wow I can see! I need a portable lamp for
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    Switching from Skilled/rehab/assisted living care to private duty care

    Elektra6 replied to CMLPN08's topic in Private Duty

    I switched from LTC/subacute too. It was an adjustment caring for so many to just caring for one patient. If you get a great family/patient to take care of private duty is great. I get bored at...
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    List the most frivolous complaints you've received

    Elektra6 replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    You should run around to the other door and close it so the dog doesn't run out and bite the UPS
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    Going from ADN degree to BSN degree

    Elektra6 replied to mrsjonesRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got it because around here EVERY job I see has BSN preferred or required. I didn't want to be locked out of a job because of
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    Have BA. Get RN diploma then BSN?

    Elektra6 replied to Dice1024's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Had a BA in English with a 3.0 GPA. After a layoff, decided to get my LPN at a community vocational school for $4000. It was a great decision for me. I worked full time in LTC and home health for a...
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    Elektra6 replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    Honda
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    Work place craziness

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

    Re-post in the hospice forum. Those nurses will be able to give you a better
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    **venting**

    Elektra6 replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty

    Can you switch to the agency they went to? I have heard of this
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    New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    Elektra6 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first LTC job I was trained by an agency nurse that could not have cared less. I left in two days and they were like why? I found a different LTC and was trained for a month by real employees who...
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    12 hr shift makeup routine

    Elektra6 replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    I use MAC prolongwear foundation or colorstay. They last and dont come off if you
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    New Grad- 1st Job advice

    Elektra6 replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I second the home health and hospice PRN. Homecare cases always need fill in nurses. Wow, congrats on your offer. Here (NJ) you need a BSN + a school nursing certificate (equivalent of 1/2...
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    LPN's A Dying Breed?

    Elektra6 replied to dgbqsts062859's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sending you a big hug! That is so unfair to lose your job not because you were not good at it, but because they changed the job requirements. Unfair you were not grandfathered in. I became an LPN...