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  1. Monthly changeover MAR/TAR:

    LPNMary posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For those of you that still use this method (paper) of records that need changed out at the start of the new month- what is your med error rate? Who verifies the validity of the possibly 1000's of...

  2. Better to Resign, or be Terminated?

    LPNMary replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    Suspension is a tactic used to gather more concrete information to fire a person, without leaving out any pesky missed details. I'd rather be flat out fired than put on

  3. Storing possesions

    LPNMary replied to harleyrn83's topic in Travel

    If you don;t need something to the point you need to store it, get rid of it. The money you save by not storing stuff can be used to buy new stuff when you need new stuff. Blows my mind what so many...

  4. $15/hr

    LPNMary replied to txrn23's topic in Travel

    Hey Ned, curious about something- other than the shock of any RN making $15/hour- what effect on SS contributions annual income look back? Do stipends factor into what these travellers receive as...

  5. Restorative nursing

    LPNMary replied to momandstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even on admit certain peoplel should be evaluated for restorative, even without therapy orders. As far as getting paid for it it's possible in certain situations, but not for the long term. Many...

  6. transfering VA LN to VA LVN-misdemeanor

    LPNMary replied to griffeyamy1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Might want to talk to a lawyer if you don't feel a fraud charge won't complicate things for

  7. Anything new in the foot care business? Updates on your business?

    LPNMary replied to NC29mom's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Are you sure your city/town/county doesn't require a business license to conduct business? A nursing license is not a license/tax permit to coduct

  8. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

    LPNMary replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A calming thought to ponder for those among us that realize their imperfections, from the Emerald Tablet circa 3000 B.C.: As above, so below. As without, so

  9. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LPNMary replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Welcome to MDSLand.... As far as those legs being amputated, may or may not be a significant change- not enough info is at hand. (For instance- someone who hasn't walked in years or maybe is end stage...

  10. Joining the military as a nurse

    LPNMary replied to jvacc's topic in Government, Military

    When I joined the Army as an LPN way back they told us we would all be promoted to Warrant Officer after 4 years. When 4 years arrived (Reserves), they gave us excuse after excuse for not promoting...

  11. Charge nurse hates me? and overall nasty attitude of coworkers

    LPNMary replied to Tooimpatient's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I forgot who penned this tidbit: "Working with coworkers you don't like in a civil fashion while remaining at an emotional distance is called professionalism. Such a demeanor is infinitely superior to...

  12. Joining the military as a nurse

    LPNMary replied to jvacc's topic in Government, Military

    It is expensive so there ought to be a way to let people know what they are getting into. The 'introduction to basic' we had to watch was far removed from reality- and in my platoon alone 8 or so...

  13. Joining the military as a nurse

    LPNMary replied to jvacc's topic in Government, Military

    I think people should be allowed to complete basic training in their military branch choice before they have to commit to signing on for good- it would allow them to discover whther or not they can...

  14. Asking for Constructive Criticism after interview

    LPNMary replied to duffye2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm from the old old school in which the application and interview process was more civilized and professional, and applicants weren't treated with disdain, as though they were a nuisance to emplyers....

  15. Do Nursing Schools see expunged records

    LPNMary replied to OSUFan1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Shouldn't nursing schools have access to the same information that the ultimate BON will have access to? Does it seem logical that a school would allow a student to go through nursing school, only...

  16. It is time for a change folks....

    LPNMary replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not to be petty but it's Nurse RacheD. I alwasy heard it as 'ratchet' as in 'hatchet', which is more like her character, until I was recently corrected. It was disappointing to me, actually. It took...

  17. I didn't accept the keys.....

    LPNMary replied to BerryHappy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Changeover alone, without having any patient assignment, would be impossible to do in 8 hours in those circumstances- there must be dozens or more missed meds, med error and other such chaos in a...

  18. Nicotine Test for new employment

    LPNMary replied to hls0810's topic in General Nursing

    There are two simple tests being perfected- one is a roll on type sensor that can be rubbed on your forearm, and other is a strip that can be rubbed along your cheek- both to register THC or...

  19. California BON

    LPNMary replied to rnbusmgr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CA found out about your AL issue- and you still have a CA license, it's just not currently valid, and CA is taking action. If you surrender you CA license that might be considered a discpilinary...

  20. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    LPNMary replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're luck.

  21. Pre pouring of medication???

    LPNMary replied to HGiannelli's topic in Correctional

    Does prepouring meds save time, really? Seems like it is double

  22. how can our LTC save money???

    LPNMary replied to vicki518's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why does a 40 bed place have an ADON? Seems those LTC places are always trying to save money on cheap stuff like housekeeping while they ignore the elephant in the

  23. Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    LPNMary replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This post is goofy, but there are valid points anywway. RN jobs are paying less all the time even as the requirements increase, and nurses are being replaced with low level type jobs that don't...

  24. Please explain why a nurse is needed...

    LPNMary replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    How better can your taxes be spent than to provide you a job? I'm

  25. Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    LPNMary replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    An ADN costs 20-30,000- and since the new requirement is a base of a BSN, does this make financial