RLtinker LPN

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   Texting in nursing

   RLtinker replied to kimbagirl's topic in LPN/LVN

   There seems to be a preference for texting over calling. With the doctors we have a web portal that sends the information in the form of a text to their phones. Honestly, it makes it harder to make a mistake writing a TO/VO when it is actually writte...
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   Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

   RLtinker replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

   I guess LTC is different as the pills would never fall on the computer and we use med carts. Generally, I will clean my cart at the being of the shift, so I don't think dropping a pill on the cart is that big of a deal. Dropping it on the floor, I wo...
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   Wasting controlled substances

   RLtinker replied to lrj2012's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have seen this done, but state wound not approve of this practice or at least that is the case here in Indiana. The pharmacy should have sent half tabs, this is a med error waiting to happen. As for switching out percocet with some other med this i...
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   LPN is it worth it?

   RLtinker replied to Nurse2bNorman's topic in LPN/LVN

   Most LPNs tend to work in long term care and rehabilitation with home health and correction also having a high demand. Getting a job in a hospital setting or clinic is less common. Now don't get me wrong, clinics and hospitals both still bring in LPN...
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   5 twelve hour shifts in a row?? Is it safe??

   RLtinker replied to shipmanmisty's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have done 6 twelves in a row. Is it safe? Perhaps, but what I found is by the end of the week I was getting very irritable. It's not something I wouldn't recommend unless you really need the extra money.
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   LTC has changed-How do you give out 5pm meds now?

   RLtinker replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

   My understanding is that it is a state rule and by association a company policy not to give meds in the dinning room. But it is also the one time all the residents that haven't got their meds are all in one place and I have to be in the dinning room...
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   Nurses found out what im making, dont know how ?

   RLtinker replied to arack05's topic in General Nursing

   Just ignore it and they will forget about it. Besides even if they did know, it wouldn't matter, your employer is not going to fire you over this or at lest legally they can't. Just don't add fuel to the fire by confirming the amount.
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   Being a male increase your chances

   RLtinker replied to koran120's topic in Male Students

   Our school has a strict point system based on academics, sex did not play a role in the selection process. As for the supposed 57%, during all my clinical rotations I met two male nurses and only one was a head nurse every other one was a female.
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   how do you apply for prerequisites?

   RLtinker replied to ichtus2014's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think we had 3 in the LPN and RN program together at the Lawrence campus. I don't know about TEOFL(you need to talk to an advisory), but since I have gone through the nursing program at Ivy Tech Lawrence, I can tell you this. First, you have to ha...
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    failed med surg

    RLtinker replied to snowybee's topic in LPN-RN

    It maybe embarrassing to fail a class, but it maybe best just to try it again. Besides, many teachers reuse questions year to year and that may give you a leg up next time. Not to mention you have already reviewed this material.
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    CPR help

    RLtinker replied to vbarger28's topic in NCLEX

    That would make sense. The 4th edition came out in 2009 and the AHA made the change from ABC to CAB in 2010.
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    Embarrassed to even post this.

    RLtinker replied to NoWomanNoCry's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    To be honest, the math we do in nursing school is basic algebra, but the pre-req math wasn't. You need a grasp of the basics before you can do college level algebra. However, most schools have placement tests and they will place you in right level ma...
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    Insulin Dosages

    RLtinker replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Student Assist

    I have seen carb counting a few times, but mostly it is sliding scale and never by weight. The goal with diabetics is to keep glucose levels in the body within a certain range (not to high and not to low). This is done with insulin products, since...
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    CPR help

    RLtinker replied to vbarger28's topic in NCLEX

    LandD_RN_chica is correct. A few years ago AHA change the order from ABC to CAB. You must have an older version of saunders, because my version uses CAB.
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    Iron with food or without???

    RLtinker replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX

    I checked three sources: PO: iron is most effectivlly absorbed 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. If gastric irritation occurs, take with meals. Vitamin C increase abortion,foods high in phytates (grains) decrease absorption. Milk, antacid, eggs, tea,...