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  1. Med Charting

    Rivalicious replied to myac's topic in General Nursing

    I've once forgotten to document a PRN narc in the EMR but had signed it out on the paper sheet- no biggie, I just did it once I realized my error on the next shift. I'll be honest that when it comes...

  2. New grad panic attack

    Rivalicious replied to NewAzMurse's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, it's the new grads who DON'T have the occasional freak out who make me nervous! It's totally normal and good on you for being so open about it with your

  3. In need of advice

    Rivalicious replied to LoveLaughLive's topic in General Nursing

    No problem, if you have any questions about it feel free to ask! There's also a developmental disabilities nursing forum here, and the National Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association (NDAA)...

  4. In need of advice

    Rivalicious replied to LoveLaughLive's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually never worked in a hospital (they don't really utilize LPN's anymore) but I've heard from others that it can be a special kind of hell. Since you have a child with ASD have you considered...

  5. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

    Rivalicious replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    A newer doc rounding on one of my patients while I was hooking up his tube feed "And what is patient x recieving an IV

  6. Is this a normal patient load for one nurse?

    Rivalicious posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work as a LPN in a LTC facility for developmentally disabled men. I'm relatively new (2 months) and it's the first time working in a LTC environment so I don't have a lot of context, but I feel like...

  7. Is this a normal patient load for one nurse?

    Rivalicious replied to Rivalicious's topic in General Nursing

    OK, hold up though...it's not a for profit. It's a non-profit (run by monks actually) that has been in existence since the 70's. Maybe I'm niave but I'm pretty sure no one is getting rich here. The...

  8. I need help!!! ADN VS BSN

    Rivalicious replied to Destineyh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a LPN currently working on my ADN. Pretty much as soon as I finish that I'll have to start working on my BSN, as it's the only way I can have the career I want. You can get a job as an ADN or even...

  9. Is this a normal patient load for one nurse?

    Rivalicious replied to Rivalicious's topic in General Nursing

    I think part of the problem is my facility is licensed to be a residential center, similar to a group home, but the reality is it operates as more of a subacute facility. It's because the original...

  10. How many patients you guys take on your duty?

    Rivalicious replied to Seong40's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC for developmentally disabled. 48 patients. My evening med pass is typically 7 hours

  11. New LPN in ambulatory care, I'm doing the same job as the MA's.

    Rivalicious posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm a LPN in a large dermatology clinic. Just started a few weeks ago. The doctor I work for has me, and 3 MA's. The MA's have been there for quite a while and are very good at what they do, and...

  12. I can't do this anymore

    Rivalicious replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I've been disgusted at work. The areas I mentioned (case management, informatics) can pay just as much as bedside nursing, if not more. I'm not trying to "pitch" anything to the OP, just...

  13. I can't do this anymore

    Rivalicious replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    Nowhere in my post did I say she had to "like" all of her patients-miserable, obese or otherwise. We all have to take care of patients we aren't fond of, and I have had days where I've been pushed to...

  14. I can't do this anymore

    Rivalicious replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    Putting the issues with co-workers, managers and docs aside for a moment-The way you refer to your patients does indeed make me think you chose the wrong field. You complain that they are old, sick,...

  15. Ambulatory Care Nursing

    Rivalicious replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You also don't need to be a RN to work in ambulatory care nursing. There are quite a few of us LPN's who work in ambulatory care, especially now that LPN's are being phased out of hospitals in many...

  16. New LPN in ambulatory care, I'm doing the same job as the MA's.

    Rivalicious replied to Rivalicious's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Sorry for the late response, I couldn't find this thread for some odd reason. "I was in a similar situation, but on the other end, as a MA in a busy surgical practice. Myself and the other MA trained...

  17. LPN to RN program without work experience

    Rivalicious replied to nursea92's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree with what other posters have said-going straight to the bridge program will give you an advantage in the classroom, but a slight disadvantage with clinicals. Clinical was always what I...

  18. Can't Wait to Bridge

    Rivalicious replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in LPN to RN

    I have been a LPN since 2010, and even though my plan was to go straight for the RN afterwards life got in the way. I'm finally getting started this summer and will begin my pre-reqs for the ADN...

  19. Unsafe, possibly illegal situation at my workplace

    Rivalicious posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new LPN who recently took a second job in assisted living. Our DON (or "Resident Care Manager" as her title goes) does double duty as a floor nurse there and trained me. Honestly, I just assumed...

  20. Unsafe, possibly illegal situation at my workplace

    Rivalicious replied to Rivalicious's topic in General Nursing

    Because the BON doesn't answer calls on weekends, and I was on-call this weekend. Anyways, thanks for the responses everyone. I feel much more

  21. Unsafe, possibly illegal situation at my workplace

    Rivalicious replied to Rivalicious's topic in General Nursing

    No, there is no RN working for them in any capacity. The LPN/resident care manager does all of our intake assessments. The patients physician orders the medications and treatments though, so I...

  22. Unsafe, possibly illegal situation at my workplace

    Rivalicious replied to Rivalicious's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually surprised by the amount of nursing care I do at this facility. I have interviewed/shadowed at another AL facilities and there was really no nursing care given-just handing out pills to a...