LPN2RN

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1. What Freaks You Out?

   LPN2RN replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Eww, that maggots thing is GROSS! I've been in Nursing for about 10 years, most of that time on a pulmonary unit. What can I not handle? Suctioning plugs of mucus from trachs - gives me the dry heaves -weird thing is the feeling of accomplishment I...

2. recirculation studies

   LPN2RN replied to Sharon Niemi's topic in Urology

   When in doubt, check with DOQI! Here's the link! http://www.kidney.org/professionals/doqi/doqi/vag12.html We went with the non-peripheral stick method after years of using it. You will find that your patients appreciate not having to stuck. Also...

3. 8 hour shift vs. 12 hour shift - your opinion...

   LPN2RN replied to TovaFlynn's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked 8's, 10's and 12's. Personally, I like the longer shifts. So does my spouse. My patients like it too. They know who their nurse is...I like being able to follow them through. It provides good continuity.

4. Hours Worked in Series

   LPN2RN replied to LPN2RN's topic in Med-Surg

   Thanks for the help!!

5. BSN vs. Associates

   LPN2RN replied to askater's topic in ADN/BSN

   There is a trend in my area to reward the BSN w/higer annual wages and increased upward mobility. I guess I feel: equal pay for equal work; performance and merit should determine your wages. BSN required for upward positions is fine. But be sure to...

6. Hours Worked in Series

   LPN2RN posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I have been looking all over to find the answer to the following question: Is there a maximum number of hours worked, in series, that is legal? I often have >/= 108 hours of serial call. The potential for me to work 20 hours, go home for an hour,...

7. What can nurses really do to help our dying profession?

   LPN2RN replied to Blue11RN's topic in General Nursing

   WOW, how sad to see all of this! I work with a great number of Diploma, Associate and Bachelor RNs (not to mention the Advanced Practitioners). ALL of them have different areas of expertise to offer. (Hey, I'm an LPN now, and I've got a lot to off...

8. Do you feel that Nurses are underpaid and overworked?

   LPN2RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, underappreciated, overextended, compromised...and underpaid, of course. I was a CNA, then an LPN and for some reason, I didn't see the writing on the wall...in May I will be an RN. I truly enjoy providing quality care. That's why I cho...