PiperLPN

PiperLPN specializes in LTC.

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1. New Grad Job Positions Anywhere in America

   PiperLPN replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

   For some reason new grads have a tough time - at first. I have a friend who went from LPN to RN and it took a year to get a hospital job. She just kept doing her LTC job until it finally came through. I believe it has to do with the hospital's abi...

2. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

   PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Safety

   Some people just shouldn't be nurses. Thanks very much for sharing your story. FYI: The investigation on this nurse is underway.

3. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

   PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Safety

   Thanks for your support, I feel better about it now, and you are 100% right - patients comes first.

4. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

   PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Safety

   Yes, it's still going on, according to nurses that still work there.

5. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

   PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Safety

   You are so wise and that summary just put the fine point and why I just reported the situation to the state. I feel a huge weight off my shoulders now. Thank you all for your support.

6. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

   PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Safety

   Thanks, I just needed to hear that. The whistleblower always becomes the bad guy, and that's the chance I'll have to take.

7. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

   PiperLPN posted a topic in Safety

   I worked wiith a PRN nurse who had been fired for not giving meds to patients and throwing them away instead. I worked behind her once and found a bunch of pills in the sharps container (her MO at previous job). Also she was getting through 2 hr. m...

8. Does night work increase blood pressure?

   PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in General Nursing

   My BP is so high, 153/98. It goes down after a few nights of sleep but it has me worried. I wonder if I work 2 night shifts and the rest days, if that would help? Any thoughts anyone?

9. Does night work increase blood pressure?

   PiperLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been working the night shift for several months and I love it. I'm wondering, though, if it's causing my blood pressure to go up? Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you deal with it? Thanks!

10. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    PiperLPN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

    Hi, I desperately need a LPN-RN distance program. Where is Pratt? Thanks.

11. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Thanks again. I guess I'm ready to sign up. You are a kind and generous person and probably a good nurse Your input is invaluable. Have a good weekend.

12. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Great news. I'm in! How long, all together, is it taking you to complete your BSN? And is the clinical the same as nursing school clinical, with other students with you? Do you get to pick the numbers of hours per day or does the preceptor decide...

13. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Thanks so much Chaxanmom. What is the incentive for a preceptor to take on a student? Do they get CEU's? I would LOVE to have a clincial at John Hopkins. I'm in southern Delaware but it would be worth the drive. How hard was it for the clinical ...

14. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Hi, can you please tell me how did it go for you setting up clinical sites/preceptors. That is my only roadblock right now to signing up with ISU. Thanks! Elena

15. ISU FAQ thread

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Online Learning

    Has anyone gone through clinicals yet? I'd like to know what it's like and how long it takes? Thanks.