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.
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-