huganurse524

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1. entry level education for nurses

   huganurse524 replied to jnoonan's topic in General Nursing

   This poor horse has been beaten to death so many times it is ridiculous. Here it is once and for all. Before there was an exclusive title to someone's "educational status" (i.e. LPN/LVN, RN with AD, BA, masters and on and on and on) there was one nam...

2. Welcome nurses from Massachusetts!

   huganurse524 replied to Ted's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi everybody, I am fairly new to this board. I have lived in mass all my life. I currently live in New Bedford and am a new LPN. I work on a general rehab floor. Hope everyone has a happy holiday and a safe new year.

3. Weird Home Remedies That Really Do Work!

   huganurse524 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

   The best stuff for zits. Put a few drops on a q-tip and it does the same thing "It takes the red out". Also regular toothpaste no whitening paste or gel leave it on overnight. Might be harsh on sensitive skin.

4. Need Help in Nursing Situation Questions

   huganurse524 replied to justjenn's topic in General Students

   I agree with essarge. I have the Saunders NCLEX-PN and it did help me alot. It not only gives you the rationale for the answers and a reason for why the others don't apply and before each test section it has a brief intro about the topic. Also when a...

5. Input please, which do you feel is the correct answer

   huganurse524 replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

   I also agree B is the correct answer. Just remember an infant's normal range and your ABC's. Assess the patient before admin. O2

6. Six Rights of Med Admin....HELP!

   huganurse524 replied to soontobelpn's topic in General Students

   I was taught the 7 rights in school. Patients right to refuse.

7. The Real World of Nursing

   huganurse524 replied to MJB's topic in Career Support

   Ok, I am going to tell you exactly how I feel about it. I am 23 and I just graduated from nursing school and I am an LPN and I just started my new job and I love it. Grant it you are on your feet alot and beleive me they hurt bad and you are always s...

8. Siderails in LTC

   huganurse524 replied to jones58's topic in Safety

   That is actually something I just found out during orientation at an acute care facility. In LTC side rails are a form of restraint but not at the acute care facility or hospital so they are used without consent.