SharkLPN

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1. No More LPN programs

   SharkLPN replied to hoosier guy's topic in LPN/LVN

   We have the same issue in NE Ohio - there were only a handful of LPN programs in the area a dozen years ago; now private CC LPN courses are being offered all over the place. Two within 7 miles from my home, and I'm not in a highly populated area. We ...

2. G-tube question, anyone?

   SharkLPN replied to lpn_southernnurse's topic in Home Health

   I worked in Peds LTC where most residents had mickeys. Frequently, you'd withdraw the water and it would be cloudy, but that was typically on mickeys that had been in place for the maximum 6 months. 4 days seems a bit too soon for cloudiness, though ...

3. Frustrated

   SharkLPN replied to ohio1965's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm also in NE Ohio - I've been an LPN for 10 years, and job opportunities here have really declined for us in the past 5 years. When I heard the hospital I used to work at tossed 70 LPNs out the door one morning in September without giving them t...

4. Get to Work On Time.

   SharkLPN replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

   Same problem at my facility. It annoys me when one of the RNs on my shift shows up late for every shift, as it delays my report. I never ask the dayshifters to give me report ahead of the late RN, as it's not fair to them to make them go over the inf...

5. Banning Crocs?

   SharkLPN replied to styRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hmm... It's rather difficult to give SQ insulin or heparin/lovenox without a needle. Same goes for IM injections. Personally, I think vented Crocs ARE an infection control issue for that reason.

6. Nuva Ring questions

   SharkLPN replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   LOL! The same happened to my BF and I! Had us doubled over with laughter for a good 5 minutes. I used NuvaRing for about a year, and the only problem I had was ~ TMI alert! ~ a little more discharge than I was used to during non-menstrual times. M...

7. Wrong place, but car wreck please help

   SharkLPN replied to Vap23's topic in General Nursing

   Nothing to add to the spot-on advice already given. My thoughts are with you. It's never easy to lose a friend so young, especially in such a sudden and tragic way. One way to work through it is to find a positive in this, and continue their memory....

8. gift for new nurse?

   SharkLPN replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

   Bandage scissors. I've got a pair, and attatched a mini MagLite to one of the finger holes with the lanyard supplied with the flashlight. A nice duo that really doesn't seem to walk away from me, probably because they're together. Watch, now they'll ...

9. Should Seasonal Flu Shots Be Mandatory?

   SharkLPN replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

   I always get one, without fail, but think without a doubt it should be the indivdual choice of the HCW. Reminds me of the whole "lets vaccinate all medical workers against smallpox" hooey the CDC tried a few years back. Would have made more sense IMH...

10. Scrubs Musical- Everything comes down to Poo!

    SharkLPN replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Humor

    Oh thank goodness someone posted this to YouTube already! I was doubled over watching it on TV earlier! :roll

11. Lpn or Rn in Ohio

    SharkLPN replied to laura4567's topic in LPN/LVN

    LPN in NE Ohio here. I'd go for an LPN, if nothing else, it will give you an edge to get into a bridge program to obtain your RN moreso than a high school grad hoping to meet and marry Dr McDreamy on Greys Anatomy. A few of my colleages have done th...

12. Is it appropriate to check on pts?

    SharkLPN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    HIPAA. If I answer the phone, and am told that you are so-and-so from X LTC, I cannot verify that you are who you state you are. Once my patient transfers back to you, chart copies will be sent back with your resident (and care management will have...

13. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    SharkLPN replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'd instantly be calling off rich too. Probably keep the license current, just in case (it's only what? 24 hours of CEUs, and $70 every other year?) Beleive me, I wouldn't get bored without a job. And I doubt I'd miss it. Oh, Triage? Your cam...

14. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    SharkLPN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Count me among those who would prefer to be alive without my last name on my badge, than professional with it and risk being stalked/raped/etc. My professionalism shows not on a square of plastic on my scrubs, but in my actions and skill. There are o...

15. LPNs who are jealous or resentful of RNs??

    SharkLPN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I'll only agree with your 'friend' in that my particular LPN program was 11 months, 8am-3:30pm, M-F (40 hours a week), with a week and a half off for the holidays; another week for spring break. You miss a day, you miss a lot. IIRC, we could only mis...