Junebug903 LPN

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    How many patients do you have on each shift?

    Junebug903 replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

    LTC
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    What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    Junebug903 replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, 8 hour shifts are better for accomplishing more things in the daytime, BUT I feel like all I do is work. At the same time, 12 hours shifts make me feel like I work, sleep, then do it all over...
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    Ivy Tech Spring 2018 Hopefuls

    Junebug903 replied to Jbailey155's topic in School, College Programs

    I finally got an email from school today! I am going to
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    Ivy Tech Spring 2018 Hopefuls

    Junebug903 replied to Jbailey155's topic in School, College Programs

    I did look up the classes for the Spring 2018 view only for Greencastle. Does anyone know if we are supposed to take Pharm the first semester or does it matter? Asking because, the 2 definite first...
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    Ivy Tech Spring 2018 Hopefuls

    Junebug903 replied to Jbailey155's topic in School, College Programs

    Me and a girl from work got accepted to the LPN-ASN at Greencastle!! I'm so excited! NOW, I wonder how long it will be until Orientation,
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    Ivy Tech Spring 2018 Hopefuls

    Junebug903 replied to Jbailey155's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied to Greencastle, Terre Haute, and Anderson for the Spring 2018 LPN to ASN program start. I have 121
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    Weight loss for nurses

    Junebug903 replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I am 80lbs overweight. I take multiple antidepressants. I want to lose weight and be more comfortable in clothes, but I also really enjoy the foods that I'm not supposed
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    Washing scrubs?

    Junebug903 replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    I have found the same problem. Or the smell starts once I get overheated at work. Spray and Wash pits after work each time and leave to work until you do laundry. It
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    Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    Junebug903 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! Love your well thought out and put together
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    I want to quit first RN job after a few weeks.

    Junebug903 replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

    Very standard situation in a nursing home. Pill pushes and documentation...not much of anything else and when you do, it throws of your whole routine. It takes times to get things together and figure...
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    getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

    Junebug903 replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

    How much do you make and what speciality?
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    What classes are you taking? Fall 2016

    Junebug903 replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&P2...I bought a coloring book and colored pencils too. I am excited, but dreading it!! I would full-time and its a lot of studying. I work 3-11 and I am so tired all the time...
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    Nurses with eating disorders?

    Junebug903 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I am technically obese, but look overweight. I am a binge eater, nocturnal eater, and sleep after I eat a lot. That is how I keep my weight on. Plus, with weight and poor nutrition I don't have the...
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    Assessment every shift?

    Junebug903 replied to Thebrilliantdancex's topic in Rehabilitation

    Upon admission, we do 72 hour complete assessment charting, then medicare charting on either 7-3 or 3-11
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    Can a nurse get in trouble if....

    Junebug903 replied to Ariel143's topic in Rehabilitation

    Trach can also be LTC...depends on residents abilities and care
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    LTC's are a joke

    Junebug903 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, and I currently have 27 residents by myself. I usually work 3-1130, but have been know to pick up 7-3 and 11-7 shifts. 2 CNAs most of the time, but can be just 1 on a very bad
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    LTC's are a joke

    Junebug903 replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After you learn the meds your residents take and you learn the safe shortcuts, then the med pass is the least of your duties/worries...I could give my meds with the MAR closed...the constant...
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    Healthcare-related "what the heck?!?!" dreams

    Junebug903 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm certain we all have some amount of
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    Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    Junebug903 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not going back for my RN much sooner. OR even just going for my RN and not feeling stuck as an LPN, like I do right
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    3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    Junebug903 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    YES...I am currently tapering off of Cymbalta by removing beads. It's the bead method. The withdrawal side effects are horrible. I do it slowly enough to help with the side effects. I still feel some...
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    I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    Junebug903 replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursing SCHOOL is to gain KNOWLEDGE for TESTS...not a work-study kind of program. Not on-the-job training. That's why you get orientation when you get a job....AND you will still learn things most...
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    Ivy Tech LPN-ASN Spring 2016

    Junebug903 replied to blondieblonde's topic in School, College Programs

    I was told the LPN to ASN program was only offered for the application date Feb 1st...starts in the
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    What is the best option?

    Junebug903 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working a LTC/SNF job full-time 4-5 day a week. Pay is $18.90/hr, plus $1.00 shift diff for PM shift. I am looking into other facilities in my area due to pay and prefer to work day...
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    Napa CA Queen of the Valley

    Junebug903 replied to monday2016's topic in Travel

    OMG, I would love to work there. Gorgeous area and wonderful hospital. My grandfather was there when he was dying of lung CA and was treated well. What company is that through?
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    People who don't look before flushing (#2)

    Junebug903 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Haha...I always look...not necessarily to look at my pee or poop, but to make sure I didn't leave a drop or something on the toilet