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NOADLS

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  1. How many beds is the average hospital?

    NOADLS replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals I am familiar with have OVER

  2. The newest and coolest thing you've ever done

    NOADLS replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

    Found a good spot to hide and play

  3. Do nurses get fired often?

    NOADLS replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whatever one of them was doing, it wasn't signing for their medications (apparently for the 239087238943th

  4. Do nurses get fired often?

    NOADLS replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've only seen 2 nurses get fired. Both of their situations were similar with respect to the fact that they made the same mistake over and over again despite being spoken to numerous times. The...

  5. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    NOADLS replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I ask them to spell that for me and then I tell them that I know several "Jesus" (all of which live in

  6. Advice Needed, New LPN

    NOADLS replied to countercharm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A FT position with a PRN position is what most people settle into. The PRN position also gives you a back door into something if your FT position doesn't work out. 3 x12 hour shifts gives you a few...

  7. Pregnant/New Job - when to tell employer

    NOADLS replied to SharkPuppy's topic in Nursing Career

    No need to say anything until either a) you are in a spot where you have to give notice where your ability to work is reduced or eliminated b) you have maternity

  8. LPN Job Duties

    NOADLS replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good or bad, pay is by the hour. A lazy nurse makes just as much as their martyr counterpart. Why do something that you aren't assigned to? This could range from anything such as changing diapers to...

  9. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    NOADLS replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do 2x 3-11 and 3x 11-7 in LTC. On the 3-11 we have either 34 or 36 patients to 1 nurse and 4 CNA's. On the 11-7 we have 70 patients to 1 nurse and 3 CNA's. Note that 1 CNA on the prior shift remains...

  10. LPN Job Duties

    NOADLS replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hostility isn't necessary here. I am a licensed nurse and meet my standards of practice. Regardless of how I get there, the patient is receiving the care they deserve and I always ensure that the...

  11. LVN Career Path

    NOADLS replied to slalo2427's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As it has been said, new grads have no room to be picky. I've heard some new grads who absolutely refuse to work in LTC because "they will lose their skills," but then aren't working for 6-8 months....

  12. LPN Job Duties

    NOADLS replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CNA's are required to inform me of any differences in skin integrity and those other things as above mentioned. Just because I won't change a diaper doesn't mean that I won't attend to a resident if...

  13. Former Coworker now Registered Sex Offender

    NOADLS replied to applesxoranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Reporting that a former co-worker is a sex offender both requires 1) effort 2) you are doing someone's job for them and you are not getting compensated Doesn't seem

  14. Things you tell newbies

    NOADLS replied to JBudd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do as I say and not as I

  15. LPN Job Duties

    NOADLS replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some LTC care facilities have different expectations of their LPN's. Some expect you to change diapers, some don't. Pick one that doesn't make you change diapers as there are a lot of them out there...

  16. what do you say to patients...

    NOADLS replied to ceccia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can catch up on my own work (or play some candycrush) while the CNA does something they're allowed to do. Yes... a

  17. Need Help and advice.

    NOADLS replied to rn1116's topic in General Nursing

    Codeine is metabolized to

  18. What setting is best for a new nurse grad?

    NOADLS replied to vregino36's topic in General Nursing

    Preferably a job where you don't have to do ADL's for the

  19. travel nursing with no experience

    NOADLS replied to krorton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've only heard of a few travel opportunities for LPN's and they ALL require 2+ years of experience. A new grad doing travel nursing is a pipe dream and even if a new grad were to land that position,...

  20. Working crazy hours

    NOADLS replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    This profession is full of opportunities that allow flexible people like myself to capitalize on a lot of last minute opportunities. Haven't had a month in the last year where I've worked less than...

  21. Starting nursing school..why am I so afraid?

    NOADLS replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

    At end of the road is less ADLS (which can become non-existent if you look for the right job) and more money. Money fixes everything,

  22. How can I toughen up?

    NOADLS replied to Channyk's topic in General Nursing

    Fixed. Caution: Possible ovary

  23. what do you say to patients...

    NOADLS replied to ceccia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Your CNA will be on their way to clean you up; I am busy [insert "changing catheter for another pt" or "going on break" or "charting" or "starting an tube feed" or "preparing an

  24. Question for nurses

    NOADLS replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Best part - the money Worst part - families that are more involved than they should

  25. No more glucose checks by CNAs/PCTs

    NOADLS replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Been doing all of the checks myself and would be uncomfortable with CNA's doing this anyhow. Better practice since I am the one giving the insulin. If a CNA messes up taking a blood sugar and I give a...