labvampire

labvampire specializes in ER, Pulmonary.

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1. I hate being a nurse

   labvampire replied to okthen's topic in LPN/LVN

   I understand. Nursing is top heavy, and women are different managers than men. But, LTC will suck the life out of you. It is a very emotional and physically draining type of nursing. All aspects of nursing can be draining. It's the job, it doesn...

2. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

   labvampire replied to dulcemorena's topic in LPN/LVN

   I agree with the second post, it has to be your area. I would expand my search and consider moving. Secondly, by your post, did you go through class because of the love for nursing or because of money? If you wanted to be a nurse, endure all those...

3. LPNs NOT Medicating??

   labvampire replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am an LPN and work in an ER. I do assessments and give meds daily. I participate in all codes and get the meds for the RN to push by IV when she is busy, I do everything except push IV meds and hang blood. I can hand antibiotics if they are pre...

4. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

   labvampire replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN/LVN

   i am an lpn in the er. that doesn't happen around my area, but this hospital does utilize lpn's. i am so happy i became an lpn first. the knowledge base i have obtained in the past two years is unreal. i feel ready to bridge and start class this ...

5. ILL LPN's ..Please read and reply..

   labvampire replied to allycat4's topic in LPN/LVN

   I went to Illinois Central College in Peoria, Il.

6. PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

   labvampire replied to justwannabanurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hell no! You keep your license and give them a copy. They can look it up online. Mine is on my wall framed. Illinois looks it up online for verification.

7. help with IV's!

   labvampire replied to asabater's topic in LPN/LVN

   To avoid a bunch of air bubbles, while I'm spiking the bag I pinch the resevoir so once the spike is in it sucks the IV fluid in and the air bubbles go through the line, then I open up the other end and let the air bubbles out and when they are gone ...

8. I just don't know anything!

   labvampire replied to AngelaLPN08's topic in LPN/LVN

   Don't get frustrated, get motivated! Assert yourself and tell them you want! Be outgoing and curious! Tell them you want to pass meds, get familiar with charting, do what you are trained to do! Nobody is going to do it for you! If your employer ...

9. LPN are we professional nurses or just RNs?

   labvampire replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have worked in an ER for 1 1/2 yrs. I am an LPN working on bridging to RN. There is a huge difference between us. The RN's are ultimately repsonsible for everything that happens. Pt. care, charting, educating, etc. I am a damn good Lpn, but, w...

10. Scared to work :(

    labvampire replied to Jab08's topic in LPN/LVN

    Stop worrying..........Totally normal feeling. You have to believe in yourself and project that during an interview even if you feel unsure. Just ensure the proper orientation will follow being hired. They understand you are a new nurse. What the...

11. What was the hardest part of your LVN or LPN education?

    labvampire replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN/LVN

    I agree with alot of the posts. I had problems because I was older and didn't hold my tongue and that got me into alot of trouble. The intimidation crap didn't fly with me at all. I wish there were more male instructors. I had all women and they ...

12. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

    labvampire replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am an LPN in an ER. I do 95% of what an RN does. The only thing I don't do is push IV meds. The RN is paid more because she is ultimately the one everything falls back on. Charting, patient care, medications, supervision, etc. Yes, my RN's res...

13. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    labvampire replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN/LVN

    Lighten up on yourself!! You probably have instructors breathing down your neck, scrutinizing every move, no wonder you're a mess! They are supposed to do that. Don't freak out, be prepared for class, think of what you are going to do, take your t...

14. The Patient I Failed

    labvampire replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Relations

    Thank-you for this beautifully written piece. You didn't fail this patient. I know it feels like it. Unfortunately, after that tube is placed, DNR is over with. You handled it professionally and the best to your ability. You would have found me i...

15. How many questions determine whether or not you pass or fail NCLEX-PN?

    labvampire replied to shunda's topic in NCLEX

    You guys also have to remember that 20 of those questions are just throw in questions for future exams. I had 3 med calculations, 20 drug questions of which I have never heard of, and the rest was just the A,B,C's and med surg. I believe the drug que...