Lfransis

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1. Nurse Licensure Compact

   Lfransis replied to louisiana nurse's topic in Louisiana

   Thanks for the corrections. -I was also wondering about keeping my Texas license, as well. I will only be in La for 1 year, so it's good to know I can go right back to nursing in Tx with out going through the board again.

2. Nurse Licensure Compact

   Lfransis replied to louisiana nurse's topic in Louisiana

   umm..I don't think this is always true. I am currently trying to get a license here in Louisianna.(licensed in TX) If the nursing school does not meet their standards (certain classes) then I THINK that you have to be tested in their state, as well. ...

3. Would you admin. a med "For IV use only"..IM?

   Lfransis posted a topic in Medications

   On the floor the other day I recieved a N.O. for Cefoxitin 1gm IM. ( no IV access on pt.) I work in a very small rural hospital;after the Pharm.Tech leaves we often access the pharmacy for our new order meds, etc..our Pharmacist is at our larger sist...

4. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

   Lfransis replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

   I would be more concerned with the hour drive, otherwise working in the ER while pregnant is do-able. I am 7 1/2 months pregnant and work ER 2 days a week, then the floor (med/surg) 2 days a week. "You have no idea (nor any control) what kind of pa...

5. Help!! Maternity scrubs?? Are they necessary?

   Lfransis replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in my 7th month, now. Wearing one size up draw-string pants below the bump, stretchy tee or polo, and a big lab jacket. Congrats!

6. Med Pass

   Lfransis posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi all. Although I am working med/surge full time now, I still pick up a shift in a LTC facility 1/wk. PRN, so I working someone else's routine. Last night's 2-10 was a nightmare. Unfamiliar with residents on the station, family complaining of AM bre...

7. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

   Lfransis replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you, everyone, for your stories, experiences, advice, and responses. Reading this thread really has given me a broader perceptive on Alzheimer’s. I commend any nurse with the patience and creativity to care for these wonderful people. I am, how...

8. Phlebotomy and kids

   Lfransis replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

   For me, it helps to gain confidence in the parents as well as the child. If the parent senses your discomfort, the child can cue from that. As vamedic4 said "let the parents be involved if possible". - Always explain to the child what you are going t...

9. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

   Lfransis posted a topic in Geriatric

   So I have worked my third day as a LVN in a LTC facility. Orientated for one day then turned loose...on the alzheimers lock down unit. 21 residents. A little scary, but I am fairly comfortable, so far. (should I be?) Mrs. X is driving me crazy. For m...

10. How do veteran nurses react to...

    Lfransis replied to Asklepios's topic in General Nursing

    40? Is that all? As you can see from the posts, no worries, you'll be fine. I just graduated LVN school with an age group from 18-60. I think we all have insecurities. At 30 this is a second career for me. By the time my 18 year old classmates are m...

11. CNA's: allowed to do _WHAT_ by law?

    Lfransis replied to Yarra's topic in Texas

    Hi Yarra, I worked for ETMC in Crockett a couple of years ago as a PRN Phlebotomist, before nursing school. If you have had some phlebotomy training why not talk with the Lab. Director at your facility and see if you would be able to work as a phle...

12. Long term effects on tenders

    Lfransis replied to cgs889's topic in Wound

    I am currently in nursing school, but worked as a commercial diver for 5 years in the GOM. I am not aware of any long-term effects of multiple decompressions in the hyperbaric chamber. Basically decompressing to (X)ft in the chamber is the equivalen...

13. Advice Needed...How to survive nursing school and parenthood at the same time!

    Lfransis replied to 18mara86's topic in General Students

    I have 3 mths left of a 12mth LVN program w/ no family, husband offshore and a six year old. My biggest tip is ROUTINE BEDTIME. Study after dinner, bath, kids in bed; even if if means getting a little less sleep. Or if you are a AM person, get up be...

14. Overdose senario questions

    Lfransis posted a topic in Emergency

    I am three months away from graduation, LVN. I feel like I should have a general rational behind my questions, but I do not. The ED nurses were very vague in their answers. While working the ED for clinical rotation: 30YO Over dose (poss. benadryl an...

15. Declaratory Order, advice please.

    Lfransis replied to Lfransis's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you everyone for the advise. My husband has told me all along to "not lie", so as to not have to sweat it out. I guess I will call the BNE and ask them , as well. Thanks again, C-