arronlpn

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1. I'm a sexless nurse

   arronlpn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

   as a nursing student I was always given male patients. I had one location that the female staff didn't want to work with me so I always had to work with the male nurse on the floor. After graduating I applied to be a Clinical Rooming Nurse at a chr...

2. Camper to Nurse ratio?

   arronlpn replied to Sudsy's topic in Camp

   We have two nurses, only because we run a Boy Scout Camp and a Cub Scout Camp at the same time on different ridges of camp. our camp has no ratio guideline. Leaders are responsible for locking up and making sure the scouts take their medications, u...

3. Describe your med pass!

   arronlpn replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

   On Sunday when the campers come in we go to the campsite and review the health forms. The adult leaders are in charge of locking the medications in a lock box or in their trailer. If they have an inhaler or epi-pen it is policy that the scout must h...

4. Camp nurse uniform

   arronlpn replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Camp

   I work at a Boy Scout camp and it is required to wear scout shorts, scout socks, and a scout/camp t-shirt (Normally provide most of them) For dinner and campfires you had to where the shorts, socks, and class a shirt. I always where my name tag per...

5. LPN starting IVs?

   arronlpn replied to AM326's topic in LPN/LVN

   Contact the Board of Nursing Directly. Here in Iowa our BON has the Scope of Practice posted and it is out of the scope of practice for an LPN to Start an IV, Administer Medications via IV. We are able to change the dressings, clear fluid bags, and ...

6. Do you wear a lab coat?

   arronlpn replied to Morainey's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I know during my nursing school for LPN we had short sleeve lab coats that we had to wear. I hated wearing it because I always got called the doctor, not only from the lab coat but because I am Male. I think you shouldn't wear one unless it is manda...

7. Do you wanna be an RN??

   arronlpn replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a new LPN as well. I plan to get my RN. I am wanting to get a stable job and get some things taken care off before I go back. I want to go back to the school i graduated from but they make you retake all of the basic courses. The bridge program...

8. Hand Lotion

   arronlpn posted a topic in Men

   I wanted to get some suggestions on hand lotion. I get horrible dry sky from gloves, hand sanitizer, and soaps at work and I can't seem to find a lotion that works that isn't girly smelling. Any of you guys have any suggestions?

9. 2013 Camp

   arronlpn replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

   I am working at a Boy Scout camp this summer. I use to work there when I was younger. I had a goal to work at least one summer. I got a job as the first ever full time cub scout camp nurse so I get to setup my building and everything from scratch. Bo...

10. Can LPNs work for Physical Therapists?

    arronlpn posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I wanted to know if I can work for physical therapists? Is there anything I would need to do like a certificate or anything to be able to do this?

11. LPN...not good enough??

    arronlpn replied to em1025's topic in LPN/LVN

    I know in Iowa it is tuff to get a job as an LPN if you are set on one certain area in nursing. I know I was hired to be a Camp Nurse before I even graduated. I know that I will have to get my RN and BSN prior to working where I want to work. I thi...

12. Roll Call for Spring /Fall 2012 LPN/LVN Students!!!

    arronlpn replied to FutureNeoNursing's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Classes have been good, I am in Term 3 of 5 for my LPN. Last term was pharmacology and I struggled but it is all good because I passed.

13. Ages of male nursing students?

    arronlpn replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Students

    I am 22. I grew up working at a nursing home with my mom who is an LPN. I am in an LPN program now and I plan to work towards my RN then possibly my MSN since my college has RN to MSN where you earn your BSN and MSN. I went to other colleges for 3 ...

14. what color uniforms does your school use?

    arronlpn replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    Our uniforms are all blue with white shoes. I think the whites just go with the tradition of how nurses would wear all white.

15. Roll Call for Spring /Fall 2012 LPN/LVN Students!!!

    arronlpn replied to FutureNeoNursing's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I just finished week 2 of my LPN program. I go to Kaplan University in Urbandale, IA (next to Des Moines, IA)