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  1. Do Doctors Really Care?

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Yah, I know. I dont feel that bad today, but it comes and goes. I think tomorrow i'll go to emerg and tell them i'm having pain and see where it goes from there and hopefully i'll get a decent

  2. Do Doctors Really Care?

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    I know, like i figured if it was something like this I wouldn't have to wait forever for an ultrasound. They were gonna make me wait till dec till i was like ummm no i need one asap. I had an x-ray...

  3. Do Doctors Really Care?

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    No, I did not have abd. surgery. As my bruises were healing from the seat belt i could feel lumps and shortly after the accident had troubles having bowel movements b/c i had no stomach muscles, so i...

  4. Day & Evening Shift at LTC

    Chicklet2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, I'm a new grad and will be starting my first job oct 17th at LTC. I"m totally freaked out and dont know if I know enough to be able to do my job. I was wondering if anyone could give me a...

  5. NO Med Pass At Meals

    Chicklet2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just started working at a LTC facility. Starting Nov. first we'll no longer be able to give residents their meds at meals times. This isn't such a big deal at noon or at supper time, but in...

  6. NO Med Pass At Meals

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Hey thanks for the reply, I have 39 clients to pass meds too. Takes about 7:30am to justbefore 10am to get it all done........

  7. what shoes do you wear...

    Chicklet2 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Nurse Mates with Dr. Shcolls insoles. I love them and wouldn't trade em for

  8. Day & Evening Shift at LTC

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I just completed my 3rd day of Orientation at LTC. I abosolutely love it and am happy for choosing to work there. The people are soo nice, except that one RN, but I haven't seen her lately....

  9. Words of wisdom for a brand new LTC LPN?

    Chicklet2 replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, just so you know your not alone. I just did my first shift as an LPN in LTC last monday. I was sooo scared, but it wasn't that bad. The NA's were soo

  10. Day & Evening Shift at LTC

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, well I had my first day in LTC on monday from 7am to 3pm. It was really good. The people there are soo nice. I'm a bit overwhelmed though b/c you have either 38 or 39 clients depends on which...

  11. Day & Evening Shift at LTC

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey thanks for the advice. I volunteered for 3 yrs at the nursing home, and I liked it so hopefully I'll like this. Everyone in my class think i'm stupid for going to LTC b/c they think i'll loose...

  12. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all the support, it has really helped. I've talked to family and now I look back on it as a learning thing and it has prepared me for what is to come one day. I have had a week off and...

  13. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG who would have thought, another one died.... so that takes me up to 4 in 4 nights. Thank god i'm done my rotation and I graduate on friday. Thanks for all the

  14. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yah, so I wonder what tonight will bring..... hopefully a great shift without having to visit the

  15. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the last post, your made my day brighter. Yah everyone is like you have the worst luck you should amost go and buy a lottery ticket and maybe you'll get lucky... one more night tonight, I...

  16. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow tonight makes 3 that have died in the last 3 nights. He rang to go to the bathroom and I'm like why not just use the urinal so you dont have to get outta bed and he's like sorry i gotta go number...

  17. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yah, I mean i went all through nursing school without seeing a death, except these last 4 shifts there have been two. At least I get to see first hand before getting a job. The second guy was a full...

  18. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow I'm on a role... another one of my patients died and I was the one that found them.... god I feel like quitting

  19. I feel soo bad

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, yah I knew I'd experience something like this sooner or later, I just never wanted to be the one to find

  20. How long is your LPN or RN program?

    Chicklet2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be graduating next week from an LPN program that was

  21. My first job

    Chicklet2 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey I graduate oct 14 as an LPN and start my first job in LTC oct 17. I'm soooo scared I dont know enough or made the right job pick or will screw up so badly the first day they wont want me to come...

  22. Charting

    Chicklet2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have 7 shifts left in my preceptorship. When doing charts my nurse wants me to chart on clients that I haven't done anything with other than poked my head in once or twice on rounds. I do not...

  23. Charting

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the

  24. Charting

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    THanks

  25. Anti-depressant Meds & Headaches?

    Chicklet2 replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, yah she has a doc appointment tomorrow so I guess we'll