rmcclurg1989

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1. Trach Changes in Ohio

   rmcclurg1989 replied to rmcclurg1989's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think I may go back and edit the question for future viewers, it was a spur of the moment question without proofreading. I have been noticing that my fellow employees use scope of practice to hide behind as well. I did find a class for ten dollar...

2. First LPN job... Realistic Expectations

   rmcclurg1989 replied to Britgirl1's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well in Ohio at least there are a few hospitals that utilize LPNs in the acute care setting. That being said they want people with experience. Realistically you are most likely looking at LTC or Home Healthcare until you have experience. My first...

3. Trach Changes in Ohio

   rmcclurg1989 replied to rmcclurg1989's topic in LPN/LVN

   However, after reading my question I can see where that could be an assumption.

4. Trach Changes in Ohio

   rmcclurg1989 replied to rmcclurg1989's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been trained for such situations in case of an emergency, I stated we have emergency supplies and trachs. That was not my question, My question was related to whether or not I could do the weekly change within my scope of practice. There are ...

5. Trach Changes in Ohio

   rmcclurg1989 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello, I've been scouring the ohio board of nursing website and the ORC and OAC all night hoping to find information about trach changes. My question is this, can LPNs in Ohio perform trach changes? I have a pediatric patient on a ventilator. She ...