LaneRN

LaneRN specializes in geriatrics.

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1. Increasing marketability

   LaneRN replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric

   I live in North Carolina and I am an RN but our LPN's can push some IV meds and draw blood form a picc line if they take an IV class that is provided by the facility. This is just an FYI. and may not be true in other states but it is listed on our ...

2. New tx nurse and i need help with a wound program

   LaneRN replied to mzdiva's topic in Wound

   I am also a new treatment nurse and would love to have info on like policies and procedures, pressure ulcer prevention, etc. Love doing the wound care but get so frustrated with finding things I know that could have been prevented .Would love the gu...

3. participation in activities

   LaneRN replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS

   At the facility that I work at, we have weekly manicures where our activities staff and volunteers do the residents nails, such as filing and painting. We also have different church groups to come in and have church services. There is also a WII game...

4. Rotation for transdermal medication patches

   LaneRN replied to 2425baldy's topic in Medications

   Our pharmacy sent us a sheet for sites for the Exelon patch there are 17 sites whirch are on the back. It specifically states on back on our orders from pharmacy we do not use the chest for these or our fentanly patches.

5. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

   LaneRN replied to ComeClarity's topic in Geriatric

   I went into a LTC/SNF right out of LPN school. I also felt the same way you do, but my DON told me in the beginning that if i did not feel ready to be on my own to just let her know and I am pretty sure yours feels the same way she would rather you t...

6. Take 2 on Nclex....

   LaneRN replied to GigaRN1011's topic in NCLEX

   I graduate may 13th so I am hoping to take the exam the 2nd week in june. I am just as nervous for my RN boards as I was when I took the PN Boards in 2009. Well keep us all posted on how you are coming with your studying believe it or not you are ke...

7. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

   LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX

   I got that way when I was getting ready to take my LPN boards the closer it got my scores started dropping my instructor told me to take a break i was over analyzing the questions and studying to much. take a break and do something fun and then go ba...

8. Take 2 on Nclex....

   LaneRN replied to GigaRN1011's topic in NCLEX

   I am doing the Hurst review I have watched all the lectures so now i am just going over the packet

9. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

   LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks Great notes hope your studyings going well Good luck to everyone

10. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX

    here is the link to the random fact thread file and also check at nursereview.org plenty of info and questions just scroll down toward the middle of the page and search through the content in the brown box on the right hand side of the screen this is...

11. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX

    hi everyone i am currently an lpn. i am also planning on taking my exam the 1st or second week in june, i am using saunders 4th edition , hurst review and exam cram. right now i am mostly studying content because i took a bridge program and have been...

12. Take 2 on Nclex....

    LaneRN replied to GigaRN1011's topic in NCLEX

    GigacomRN! , Are you reading all the chapters are just answering the questions I graduate may 13th and plan on taking boards either the first or second week in june, by the way I am an LpN also

13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    For those of you that are looking for the random fact throwing documents please look at pg 385 post #3844 there r links for a download. Hope this helps and good luck to all of us who are trying to pass the NCLEX

14. change over

    LaneRN replied to mozella's topic in General Nursing

    I think what she is referring to is in LTC change over consists of the new MARs for the month, these have to be checked an placed in a chart or book that contains the patients MARS, usually takes place on the last day of each month. At our facility t...

15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    looks like you passed. Congrats. keep us posted when you get your final results.