Darlene K.

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1. anybody went through 12-month evening LPN program?

   Darlene K. replied to mmr2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I did it. Not much time for sleep or fun - but it can be done. Question, if you have completed all of your prereq for your RN, why not just go for it? It sounds like you could have your RN in about...

2. dilemma, need advice...

   Darlene K. replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Look at this way.....In a 12 hour shift there are 720 minutes - divided by 86 residents = 8.3 minutes each. What was the

3. New Nurses Trouble with Experienced Nurses

   Darlene K. replied to AprylLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   When I used to work M/S, I made up my own report sheets on my computer. I had an outline for everything that I thought I would need to know. Such as: Recent labs/studies___, IV __, MD__, Consults__,...

4. Made a med error

   Darlene K. replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

   You did the right thing by letting your preceptor know what had happened, that took courage. No one should yell at you period....but should have spoken to you privately. Best of luck to

5. boundary violation?

   Darlene K. replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree with all the above posters. Seems

6. Liability question

   Darlene K. replied to jansop's topic in General Nursing

   I believe that Hep B vacs are given in a series of 3. Shot #1 then 30 days later shot #2 then 6 months later shot #3. Not sure about the liability situation. But I find it hard to believe that...

7. where do IV's get started?

   Darlene K. replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Operating Room

   I work in a surgical prep area. If time allows I will usually get them started. If not, Anesthesia will start them in pre op

8. EMT-BASIC to RN?

   Darlene K. replied to WorkingOnIt's topic in Online Distance Learning

   You are right. As long as you pass NC1 on the first try, you can skip

9. RN's who cover an LPN

   Darlene K. replied to yumaRN1990's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked in an area that required an RN to "cover me", the RN's did not get extra pay. The assignments were divided so that the RN had 4-5 patients and I had 6-7 patients. This was to allow the...

10. Tips for new nurses to protect license

    Darlene K. replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Check your patient(s) arm band everytime. 2. When you take medication from the pixis - take the time to look at it, make sure it's the correct medication. Pharmacy isn't perfect, I have found...

11. What's a magnet hospital???

    Darlene K. replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Really? I work for a magnet hospital and haven't seen any of

12. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

    Darlene K. replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in Surgical Prep (full-time) and Pediatric ER

13. evelpn

    Darlene K. replied to EVEANDJOE's topic in Florida Nursing

    What town do you live

14. Brandon Regional Vs Tampa General

    Darlene K. replied to SapphireRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work at TGH - Pay is is pretty good. Benefits are

15. Paid Time Off

    Darlene K. replied to kkettle70's topic in Florida Nursing

    I get 8 hours of PTO per pay period (every two weeks) comes out to 26 PTO per year. I believe it's adequate. I also get professional days, for example to renew ACLS, PALS and so