NursePeace

NursePeace specializes in LTC.

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1. WHY THE SOUR FACES???

   NursePeace replied to RN-4Ever's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think its a good idea that you go for LPN first. You seem a little unsure about the career move anyway, so why not get your feet wet first to see if you like it. I'll be returning to RN school shortly, but I am so glad I did LPN first. Good luck!

2. please help: is 1 nurse: 50 patients

   NursePeace replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN/LVN

   It all depends on what your comfortable with. Sounds like a manageable amount to me, as your med pass takes up alot of your time. This should be a nice amount of time you will now have free. Def with dementia PTs, who at times, you'll have to spend a...

3. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

   NursePeace replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN/LVN

   Cincinnati- New grads usually around 19/hour. +3 years- $22.50 plus full benefits.

4. confused...legal to not feed patients?

   NursePeace replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

   You will, without a doubt, feel differently about this once you start working directly with it. Not saying you will go one way or another but you'll have less gray area. I have this conversation with families all the time and not only is it a touchy ...

5. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

   NursePeace replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Safety

   Just a FYI...Full code should ALWAYS be viewed the same way its viewed in an acute setting. You have a responsibility as a nurse to uphold your patients wishes regardless of age or dx. Yes I have 24 patients and yes I know all of there codes. But as ...

6. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

   NursePeace replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Safety

   START CPR. And the doubt should be limited to a second. As in someone better haul a** to figure the code status out, If this is not possible, find yourself a new job asap. As far as your DON goes, her time as a nurse sounds limited. Our code status p...

7. Concerns with brand new nurses

   NursePeace replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN/LVN

   Dont try and cram all this info at once. TRUST, you use all these labs and drugs sooo much it will become second nature. Ive been a nurse for 2 years and Im still learning labs and drugs, there is always a drug you wont know as they put new ones out ...

8. Indiana State University BSN students

   NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Learning

   Yeah I found the cost a little hard to believe!

9. Indiana State University BSN students

   NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Learning

   Well thats a good idea too!! good luck, keep us updated!!

10. Isu???

    NursePeace replied to NursePeace's topic in Online Learning

    Im an LPN, but Im going to go for my masters eventually anyway. So I figure I'll go straight for my BSN. ISU will cost me about $13,000. My job pays 2,000 a year and I qualify for grants. Sooooo hopefully Ill be okay, I HATE paying student loans and ...

11. Isu???

    NursePeace replied to NursePeace's topic in Online Learning

    Well the guy I spoke with said I can do some of them where I work (LTC). I have to go to a hospital for psych and peds. I have NO desire to work in any hospital except my local childerns hospital. So I dont mind doing my clinicals at my job.

12. what is it like being a nurse?

    NursePeace replied to kgheen09's topic in LPN/LVN

    Little harsh, but I def agree. I sure would NOT wanna be one of her cna's. This goes back to the debate of actually havingto work as an aide before becoming a nurse. Not all, but clearly this nurse needed to, maybe she would appreciate it a little mo...

13. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Learning

    College algebra is my first exam. I just started studying 2 days ago!! I decided to do that one first because I knew it was gonna be the hardest for me. I figure while Im fresh in it Ill get it out of the way, instead of waiting until Im feeling burn...

14. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Learning

    OMG thats what I felt like after I read this forum for 3 hours!! Im so glad this site is here to provide info. Ive gotta couple friends that I work with that are doing the same program and didnt know squat so I put them on here. They love it!! As far...

15. Indiana State University BSN students

    NursePeace replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Learning

    Oh man was I confused too! TCN came to my house and gave me all the info and I dont know what I was thinking, but its much clearer now!! I just ordered a and p study guide off ebay and Im gonna try to take that test in December, YAAAY!! Im so excited...