skpklpn

skpklpn has 14 years experience.

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1. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   skpklpn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Old guy (70s) comes in around noon says hes not feeling "right." When did this start? Him:"3 Months ago" Did you call you doctor? Him: I did, I have an appointment at 3pm, are you going to make me late for it?"

2. Only LPN in an Office of MAs who want to act like nurses

   skpklpn replied to skpklpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   Just flu, not tetanus. I don't want everyone to be down on MAs. :yeah:The girls in my office are great at their jobs. They draw blood well, they give injections well, and they are pleasent to the pts. If you've ever been to an office with a miserable...

3. Only LPN in an Office of MAs who want to act like nurses

   skpklpn replied to skpklpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for all the great comments every one. My understanding is the MA can give injestions with the Doc in the facility, call in RXs to pharmacies, and room pts. They have CPR training, but I'm not sure what if anything they are taught about lab val...

4. Only LPN in an Office of MAs who want to act like nurses

   skpklpn posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   This is more of a vent, but I need a way to figure out how to handle this situation. I've been an LPN for 14 years. I worked in MedSurg & LTC until 2 years ago when I found a great office job. Its close to home I have holidays and weekends off....