fadingyouth

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1. LPNs who continued on to RN....I have a question for you?

   fadingyouth replied to 2banurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   As an LVN/LPN you acquire a great deal of hands on experience. We learn how to insert foley's, ngt's, IV's, care for peg's, and assess the total patient. The new RN grads, lately, appear to know the text, but have difficulty knowing the clinical ...

2. CNA's passing meds

   fadingyouth replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree, Brownie. Although I presently do almost as much as the Rn, I probably have less difficulty doing it for I make more! Isn't life funny?:chuckle

3. I didn't know the shortage was THIS bad

   fadingyouth replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Please be informed that not all agency/temp nurses are here today and gone tomorrow. Hospitals have contracted agency nurses--contract is for 13 weeks. Just no assistance with housing or benefits. in some cases these contracts keep turning ov...

4. It made me think...How do they cope?

   fadingyouth replied to Brownms46's topic in General Nursing

   Our family became aware of this project when our dad was in Hospice years ago. There may be another name for it in Arizona but I would think that the Cancer society would be able to lead you in the right direction. This is a wrap-around group--...

5. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   fadingyouth replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   Does it make you nervous when you see little old ladies and men shuffling in a store? Does it send shivers up your spine when you just happen to notice that they have a gait difficulty? I walked up to a 80 something gentleman at the mall recentl...

6. It made me think...How do they cope?

   fadingyouth replied to Brownms46's topic in General Nursing

   brownms: in most situations you can still, after discharge, ask for a social service consult. they should be then able to provide that patient with services that they can seek on their own. hospice centers also provide counseling service and...

7. I didn't know the shortage was THIS bad

   fadingyouth replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

   At a time when nurses of all categories should pull together to request changes it seems that we become further apart. Daily new grads faced with the realities of bedside nursing, of broken backs and less support decide to walk away and find a...

8. LPNs and advanced certifications

   fadingyouth replied to norinradd's topic in General Nursing

   some 15 years ago lvn's/lpn's were allowed to seek area specific certifications. i can recall being able to apply for, take, test and wait for certifications in et, diabetic ed, and become a part of the iv therapy team. i suppose the idea that...

9. ABC News story on the Nursing Shortage and its EEffects on Patients

   fadingyouth replied to spineCNOR's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an LVN for 35 years and I can recall when I was a NURSE. Now, it seems that since the message is that only professional nurses have the knowledge to be able to assess the total patient and thereby prevent or negate a crise, they are the ...

10. You Know You're a Nurse When...

    fadingyouth replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

    I know I am because... As a triage nurse for a managed care clinic I would be on call every 3rd weekend. although I always thought that my son and thought that he certainly did not see the frustration- he brought it all home to me one day. ...

11. LPNs in ICU

    fadingyouth replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    Rn in ICU: Managements attempt to correct a situation failed to produce positive results. I am not saying that it is wrong for an LVN to work in the unit because I do, but it is preposterous for one to be in there to "relieve" the bur...

12. LPNs in ICU

    fadingyouth replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Mattsmom: Ahhhhh indeed! Seems like the right thing to do to feel better. Should the opportunity arise I would certainly love to show some of these RN's what a strong LVN can do.(that's not to say that there aren't any here) Nur...

13. LPNs in ICU

    fadingyouth replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    Where is it written that RN's know the why's and what-for's and LVN's do not? Where is there documentation that RN's have all the rights and LVN's don't. Where is substantiation that they know and we have difficulty knowing? Sorry to say that ...

14. LPNs in ICU

    fadingyouth replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

15. LPN IV Push

    fadingyouth replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    Each state board has its own criteria and whether you are an LPN/LVN or RN the hospital further regulates your job skills/tasks/ performance. Having ACLS, Chemo cert., BMT cert, a critical care course, advanced iv therapy, etc., does not neces...