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prinsessa

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  1. Long Term Care Inservices

    prinsessa replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility likes to do them at the begining of the shift. Sometimes they last an hour so we have to rush to get accuchecks done before dinner. I would rather come in an hour earlier (as long as I...

  2. Residents

    prinsessa replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am really starting to get attached to some of the residents/families even though I have only been there around a month. I see the light in their eyes when they see me in the morning. Even if one...

  3. Can't do anything right

    prinsessa posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Am I the only one who feels like I can't do anything right. Every day I go into work I'm reminded of what I didn't do right the day before. "you miss this" or "you didn't do this right" I'm really...

  4. Can't do anything right

    prinsessa replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for the support! Even though I don't want anyone else to feel bad, it makes me feel better that I'm not alone. Today was MUCH better! Part of it is getting to know the patients. It...

  5. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    prinsessa replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with that pistolchick. I think some of the nurses are skipping meds or treatments. Some of the residents mentioned that they never get their eye drops. If it was one resident I would...

  6. Question about holding Lantus

    prinsessa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many of the nurses at the facility I work at will hold Lantus if the BS is below 100. I thought that we weren't supposed to hold Lantus unless the BS is under 60. And then you would call the MD to...

  7. Question about holding Lantus

    prinsessa replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies! I wasn't able to respond earlier because I am too exhausted after getting off of work to get on the computer . I can't really ask some of the patients what they would do...

  8. how long do you have to stay at work because of paperwork?

    prinsessa replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and I usually have to stay late even if I don't have an admission. Most of the nurses at the facitliy have to stay late because there is so much charting. We don't have to chart on all...

  9. Im a New RN---LTC my first job

    prinsessa replied to tiedwithblackribbon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the facility I work at the RNs do the same exact job as the LPNs. The only difference is that the LPNs aren't supposed to insert IVs or flush PICC lines. That doesn't mean that they don't do...

  10. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    prinsessa replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know how you feel! I have been so stressed out at work. I am finally starting to get to know the residents but I still don't know their routines. I got 6 days of orientation but I don't feel like...

  11. Sick of the complaining!

    prinsessa replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know what you mean. Luckily I haven't had too many families complain but I have only been working there a week . I have had a couple of residents complain to me but when they see that I am working...

  12. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    prinsessa replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have heard that some facilities don't want you to date treatments because they might not get changed often enough. That is so messed up! No wonder so many people have infections and then have to...

  13. Most common LTC meds

    prinsessa replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never tried letting it sit in applesauce. I will try

  14. Most common LTC meds

    prinsessa replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need to brush up on some of these meds! What about iron? I don't think we are supposed to crush those either. For potassium I let it melt in a little bit of water and then mix with apple

  15. Job interview!! FINALLY!

    prinsessa replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry to hear that . Just focus on having fun with your daughter right now. I'm sure there is a job out there for you! I know how disappointing it

  16. Waiting for a callback after a promising interview??

    prinsessa replied to singha01's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations!!!

  17. Job interview!! FINALLY!

    prinsessa replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wishing you lots of good

  18. Finally found a job!

    prinsessa posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    As many of you know, I have been searching for a job for over a year now. I have looked at hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes, you name it! There is a nursing home close to my house that I...

  19. Old grad = no job = depression

    prinsessa replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope the job market picks up for everyone! I know how difficult the job search is. I feel lucky to have found a job even though I will be PRN for right now. 99% of the time I tried to contact...

  20. Graduate Nurse starting salary? All feedbacks welcome!

    prinsessa replied to Pugwawa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will be starting at $26/hr in suburbs of

  21. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

    prinsessa replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Bobbkat...having a family makes all this more difficult. I have two children so I can't move. I have started looking for temp work just to pay the bills. I never expected to be in this position...

  22. Advice Need: Am I taking the NCLEX too soon?

    prinsessa replied to ChrisEMTB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine in the middle of June (about a month after graduating) and passed with 75 questions. I think if you feel okay then you will be fine. I wasn't really worried so I think that helped. Good...

  23. I am officially done with nursing school!!!

    prinsessa replied to NS2SBowman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!!

  24. New Grads of 2009

    prinsessa replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree Bobbkat! I have two children so I can't just pack up and move. Should I leave them for a year to get experience? Being a nurse is very important to me but being a mother is the most...

  25. Old grad = no job = depression

    prinsessa replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel. I go through periods of depression. Especially when I hear people talking about their jobs. Nurses week made me feel even worse. Just remember you are not alone!