cree0165 LPN, LVN

cree0165 has 15 years experience as a LPN, LVN and specializes in LTC.

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   As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

   cree0165 replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi there. I'm a 10 year LPN in the state of MS. From my experience, a nurse is a nurse around here. If people know you're a nurse, they'll tell you their entire health history (it gets annoying...
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   Nurses and their pens

   cree0165 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I like Bic ink pens. I love the way the ink smells (I know, I know! Weird
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   I'm an LPN and I understand.

   cree0165 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   OP I wholeheartedly agree. I could not have said it better
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   WHATS THAT SMELL???

   cree0165 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hilarious!
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   LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

   cree0165 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   VERY useful info. I feel more confident about charting now.
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   Are LPN's not treated as well as they should be?: Law student who wants to LPN

   cree0165 replied to bnursebutJD_ugh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm an LPN. I work in LTC. And you know what? I LOVE IT. I love caring for the elderly. They are so dear to me. We are very much respected where I work and I have never felt disrespected by anyone (I...
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   What is the pay rate for a LPN ?

   cree0165 replied to janevance66's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm in the sipp (Mississippi lol). Been nursing almost 5 years. Make 15.50/hr. Mississippi is one of the lowest paying states for all nurses
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   Stupid things that nurses say

   cree0165 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

   While doing a straight cath on an elderly gentleman: Me: Ok. It'll be in and out before you know it. Him: Sigh. Well, you sure ain't the first woman who's told me
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   Nursing Dose

   cree0165 replied to guest449786's topic in Patient Medications

   I don't give anything that isn't ordered. Never heard of nursing
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    Things Little Old Ladies Say

    cree0165 replied to raiisfun's topic in Nursing Humor

    Said to me by 68 year old dementia/schizophrenic LOL: "you must be one helluva dope dealer with all those pills you keep fiddlin' 'round
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    PEDS NURSES: What am I doing wrong??

    cree0165 replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Pediatric

    MMR, varicella and proquad (which is a combination of MMR and varicella, MMRV) are all given subcutaneously. I have never heard of Hib being administered SC. We always gave IM. I believe the former...
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    PEDS NURSES: What am I doing wrong??

    cree0165 replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Pediatric

    Also, if I'm not mistaken (and y'all please correct me if I am!) the Z-track method is for IM injections. I've never heard of it being used
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    PEDS NURSES: What am I doing wrong??

    cree0165 replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Pediatric

    That is, from my experience, normal. I worked at a pediatric clinic and I noticed the same thing when I administered MMR and varicella vaccines. Also, allergy shots
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    What is your current LPN salary

    cree0165 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work prn at a nursing home in Mississippi. I make 14.10/hr. No benefits. If i work the night shift, I get
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    HawthoRNe

    cree0165 replied to nalaa83's topic in Nursing Humor

    At first I was like, "blah. whatever. will not watch." But, a few months ago, I was here at home, bored and channel surfing and I caught a glimpse of the episode where the nurse's friend steals her...