cheleb61

cheleb61

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  1. LPNs as Unit Managers?

    cheleb61 replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I lived in New Jersey, every facility that I worked in required that the unit manager to be an RN. When I moved to Florida, I was shocked that LPNs could be unit managers and where I live it...

  2. State Tags

    cheleb61 replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I know glucometer cleaning is an issue. Make sure you are following the manufacturer's guidelines and using the proper cleaning product. Also make sure that the barrier is used and the glucometer is...

  3. question for don..plz

    cheleb61 replied to me2shugar's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would check your state's requirements for an infection control nurse. I know in Florida, you can be an LPN in the infection control position. I think this position is one that an LPN can do but...

  4. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences...FHCHS RN-BSN

    cheleb61 replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you don't mind me asking, what state university did you go

  5. Feeling very incompetent..

    cheleb61 replied to MommaWifeNurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can't believe they have you taking care of so many residents. That is absolutely insane. Do not feel like you are incompetent. Bruises of unknown origin happen a lot, unfortunately. Especially if...

  6. Falls & drops in LTC

    cheleb61 replied to LoveToHike's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have lifts in our facility and it is policy that two people must be present when the lifts are in use. I have only had once incident (that comes to mind) where the resident slipped from the sit to...

  7. Desperately seeking educaters for LPN treatment nurse

    cheleb61 replied to robigayle's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the Advance for LPN's website. I believe they advertise a wound care certification course in their magazine so they probably have that info on their

  8. LTC Floor Rehabilitation

    cheleb61 replied to SitcomNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That sounds reasonable to me. We only have to chart weekly because that is what corporate has said we must

  9. LTC Floor Rehabilitation

    cheleb61 replied to SitcomNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my facility we have a daily flow sheet for each resident on a Restorative program. The RNA documents the # of minutes each exrecise was performed. There is also a comments section where they are...

  10. Florida Nursing License

    cheleb61 replied to KathyBannRN's topic in General Nursing

    I moved from NJ to FL 2 1/2 years ago and transferred my license here. The process took about 3 months but only because they lost one page of my application. Once they got the missing page, it only...

  11. " I dont have to be better than the others"

    cheleb61 replied to achot chavi's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    That's great!! Sometimes it takes something serious to make people wake up and smell the

  12. Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

    cheleb61 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Do you have a regional/corporate nursing/clinical manager that you can talk to about

  13. Baby-ish Activities?

    cheleb61 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We have someone in charge of our Christmas party every year. They have bake sales and cookouts throughout the year to fund our party. They also do 50/50 raffles. Last year they gave away a laptop...

  14. Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

    cheleb61 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Does your facility have any policies about yearly physicals? At my facility, all employees have to an annual physical and they have to be able to do certain things, like lift a certain amount of...

  15. Colostomy Care Teaching Resources

    cheleb61 posted a topic in Patient Education

    Hi!! I am an LPN who just got a new job as Restorative Nurse/Patient Educato. The facility that I am working in has hardly any info for patient teaching. I am looking for some good resources for...

  16. Chancellors Question...

    cheleb61 replied to rjf59's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree. Get the guides on ebay instead of buying them from the company. They are so

  17. Colostomy Care Teaching Resources

    cheleb61 replied to cheleb61's topic in Patient Education

    I found all of my info on the medline site.

  18. CPNE Application

    cheleb61 replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I plan to test in Savannah, GA. There are limited test dates there but I didn't think it would take this long to get a date. I am still patiently (ha ha) waiting. I get no response when I call so I...

  19. Chancellors Question...

    cheleb61 replied to rjf59's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used Chancellor's for all of my tests and have gotten all A's and B's. I also bought the recommended texts for all of the classes. I bought all of the textbooks used from ebay, half.com, and...

  20. mount laurel technical school in nj

    cheleb61 replied to heather d's topic in LPN to RN

    Good luck with your entrance exam!! I highly recommend BCIT's LPN program. It is a gret program. You won't be

  21. ? RE: Starting A Restorative Nursing Program

    cheleb61 replied to julie1014's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am new to restorative nursing. I am starting my new job next week as a restorative nurse. I have the book that you mentioned above and was wondering if you would be willing to share the info that...

  22. CPNE Application

    cheleb61 replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did my aplication online in June. You can get all the info from excelsior's website. I have been waiting 4 months for a test date. I recommend submitting your app.

  23. Time to complete Excelsior?

    cheleb61 replied to Dawdett's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It all depends on how motivated you are and how much time you need to study. I gave myself about a month to study for each exam. It has taken me 2 years to finish all of the courses. I am now...

  24. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    cheleb61 replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    I have been an LPN for 7 years and am currently enrolled in Excelsior's LPN to RN program. I had to do alot of the pre-req's and it has taken me a little over 2 years to get to where I am. I am...

  25. mount laurel technical school in nj

    cheleb61 replied to heather d's topic in LPN to RN

    I forgot to mention that I went to BCIT's LPN