BunnySan27

BunnySan27 specializes in Med/Surg Tele; LTC; Corrections.

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1. swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

   BunnySan27 replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, CHG is better than just alcohol wipe alone. The swab caps have CHG in them also and that's the point.of putting them on the ends of your lines, there is no need to remove cap and wipe again. Those little Orange caps are saturated with CHG and al...

2. Grey's Anatomy? Scrubs too?

   BunnySan27 replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I don't like or watch the show, but love the scrubs very comfortable for a 12 hour shift.

3. suprapubic cath change....need encouragement

   BunnySan27 replied to annala02's topic in LPN/LVN

   I agree at my facility only the urologist can change suprapubic caths.

4. insulin help!!

   BunnySan27 replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

   You need to call and clarify the orders with the doc. What has the BS been trending before meals lately? They might need a dose adjustment, this is something that the doc would want to know.

5. What in the heck are private LPN programs?

   BunnySan27 replied to BSN32's topic in Activism

   No offense OP. I agree it is. A lot of people thinks that ALL programs need to be done away with. I was coming from a LVN perspective.

6. New job question?

   BunnySan27 replied to EasternOhioLPN24's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sounds like some states value LPNs more than others as far as pay and the areas your allowed to do. In my area I make 27.00 and work in an LTAC. I guess those states feel LPNs aren't real nurses. Well I beg to differ I don't have the luxury where I w...

7. What in the heck are private LPN programs?

   BunnySan27 replied to BSN32's topic in Activism

   The LPN program I attended was accredited and was a very good school. Very intensive course study, I had a very and full clinical rotation. When I graduated in 2004 my class was the last to have the program last 18 months. Because of my education an...

8. little clamps on peripheral IVs and PICC lines. . .

   BunnySan27 replied to ArtsyCraftsy's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with above posts, nothing like coming on and you discover your patients PICC line is unclamped and surprise! It's occluded.

9. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

   BunnySan27 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   Ltac night shift 7 patients with usually 5 tele patients.

10. Religion

    BunnySan27 replied to x4livin's topic in Spirituality

    I think you just answered your own question. If someone is pushing their religious beliefs on you, you can respectfully decline to answer and leave it at that. No harm done.

11. your facility's calorie count policy?

    BunnySan27 replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

    Same here we write down the percentage of each meal.

12. keys for narcotics

    BunnySan27 replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness for pixsis!!.... I too remember those days of having the keys..... I don't miss them. I agree I wouldn't give anyone the keys unless I was clocking out to go home right after.

13. What is your current LPN salary

    BunnySan27 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN

    Houston, Tx 25.00/hr plus 1.00 nights 2.00 on weekends. Plus benefits.

14. Number of patients you care for?

    BunnySan27 replied to winter_green's topic in Relations

    I work at LTAC 1:7 on night shift sometimes 1:6.....rarely.

15. Did I Make Things Worse?

    BunnySan27 replied to Bobnbernee's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...I agree LTAC is definitely NOT a nursing home... OP this might be a good option for you if you have any LTAC in your area. You definitely will learn a lot, and get that med/surg experience. Good Luck!