kat57

kat57

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  1. MA's being used as "nurses"

    Concerned and upset...do you know the disease process, i.e. signs to look for hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, cva, hypertention, coumadin and dilantin levels,heart attack when you are the first person the patient sees and you must triage the patient ? ...
  2. patient assistance programs

    I work in a clinic for low income adults, and my patients also tell me that that they can't afford to buy their meds. Pfiser and Wyeth both have programs these patients can apply for, the patient completes the application then the Dr. signs along wi...
  3. A doile she crocheted by hand. She also made one for the Dr. Another patient gave me a porcelain bookmark shaped like a bird. I was really touched, my coworkers made fun of me but I really appreciated it.
  4. Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    Dr. Scholl's clogs from Walmart come in only white of course. They cost $20.00, the most comfortable yet.
  5. HI Sandy Sounds like a pretty good plan. We are on the floor at 7am,do head to toe assessments with vitals, chart the assessments by 8am then do morning care. Pass meds. Depending on the instructor we may have to do bed baths. Chart again at 10 and...
  6. I'm a senior LPN student. We were told that we are guests on the floor and to never talk back to the staff but report rude behavior to our supervisor. I worked with one nurse who was 'grandfathered' on the floor, an LPN on a floor where only RN's we...
  7. From 7:00 am to 3:30 pm the same as classroom time or even longer if post conference runs long. There is usually something unexpected that comes up.
  8. If you get your pt. assignment the morning of or the night before look up their diagnosis so when your instructor visits you in the room you will impress the heck out of her and the pt. you will also feel more comfortable knowing what you're dealing ...
  9. Heavy Duty Rolling BackPack

    Hi I got mine from JCPenney, its made by Jeep. Yes the SUV people and its great. I think it cost me $40.00
  10. hi i think you've waited too long to ask for help ! you have to get help asap or you'll fall behind quick. see if your nursing program has a counselor especially for students who need extra help. are you a visual learner ? if you are then write...
  11. Hi I was 46 when I started LPN classes and will be almost 48 when I graduate in December. I'm not the oldest in my class either. You'll find that everyone will stick together no matter what the age because its such an intense program and you're al...
  12. exam advice please !

    Hello fellow students... It's been one month today since I began LPN and I really enjoy the program. It's unbelievable what we've covered as you already know. Lets see... bathing pts., i & o, foley insertion, urinary diversion, bed making, vital...
  13. My head is about to burst!!!!!

    Hi Luvtobe.. Wow ! They didn't hold back did they, you've really got your hands full. I start classes tomorrow. My book bag is packed I've had so many immunizations I lost count, the coffee pot is ready to go. I'm feeling a mxture of excitement, a...
  14. Merry Christmas

    I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas to you and your families and good luck and success to all of you in the new year.
  15. tape recorders

    Anyone used a tape recorder in class ? I'll definitely be getting one. What type and do your instructors get annoyed by them ?