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1. Question about PRN administration

   essential replied to essential's topic in LPN/LVN

   Both scheduled & PRNs are 5/325.

2. Question about PRN administration

   essential replied to essential's topic in LPN/LVN

   So PRN Ativan and Seroquel could be used at the same time...but someplaces and some people never do it..... Since I have NO experience, I just worried about anything. I feel that very often the orders are not specific and I think too much, maybe. For...

3. Does being a CNA equal 1 year experiance for lpn?

   essential replied to missbee10's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a new grad and never worked as a CNA before. The LTC I work now pay you more if you were CNA before. LPN and CNA were two different things but if you are new grad, CNA experience makes a difference.

4. Question about PRN administration

   essential replied to essential's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for your input, sasha2lady. What I understood from you and previous poster is, I need to use critical thinking, gain knowledge and more experience!

5. Question about PRN administration

   essential replied to essential's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the reply. Yes, I agree that one medication should be given first to see if it works then if it dose not, another one should be tried. This particular pt asks for both PRNs everyday at almost same time. Dr's order dose not say anything oth...

6. Midlife career change

   essential replied to nvr2late's topic in LPN/LVN

   You can do it. I was 46 years old, never worked in health care field and English is my second language. Plus, I worked every weekends 24 hours during the program. I graduated with honor in June. Math in LPN program is extremely easy. You just need t...

7. Question about PRN administration

   essential posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Can two different PRNs be administerd for the same reason at the same time if pt requested? For example, Ativan and Seroquel for anxiety at the same time. I am a new LPN, just started my orientation in a LTC. Please help me to understand the concept...