heynurse1971

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1. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

   heynurse1971 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Relations

   To stephanieshae27...Ha! Classic case of RNitis. Bet my license on it that you have never been a CNA, nor an LVN. 'Chip on their shoulder'?? Really? Inferiority complex? Why in the world would you assume that? And, of course we are nurses, too! Why w...

2. First-time DUI applying to nursing school in Fall 2012

   heynurse1971 replied to erik88's topic in Criminal

   I live in Texas, and got a DWI in 1997 prior to nursing school. I was on probation for 1 year while in nursing school. I had to write a letter to the board when it came time to graduate and take boards. I had no problem, nor have I ever had a problem...

3. Better to go LPN THEN, RN?

   heynurse1971 replied to Appleae's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I agree...if you're not 100% sure you want to be a nurse, get some experience 1st. I do agree with going through the LVN (or LPN, depending on where you live). I have been an LVN for 14 yrs. and am very happy. I learned alot of skills that most R.N.s...

4. Is this a med error on my part?

   heynurse1971 replied to heynurse1971's topic in LPN/LVN

   Update: The patient of course, is fine. :) It was decided it was not a med error on my part, because nurse #1 took the order, signed it, and didn't follow through by calling the pharmacy to notify them that we needed the med ASAP. I did not have a re...

5. Is this a med error on my part?

   heynurse1971 replied to heynurse1971's topic in LPN/LVN

   I did check the admit orders. The order for Na was given verbally to the 1st nurse. She did not pass it along. I did not look at pt. MAR because no meds had been delivered for her yet, therefore I had nothing to give her.

6. Is this a med error on my part?

   heynurse1971 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   When I got to work, I find we are in the process of getting 3 admits. The nurse I was relieving stayed late, and took the first admit. (THANK YOU!) I was busy doing the other 2 as they came in an hour apart. For the 1st admit, the NP was there and b...

7. Happy LVN/LPN

   heynurse1971 replied to Janc1986's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work for an interesting company...We have independent living duplexes, apts., then assisted living, then LTC when it gets to "that point". We also have an AWESOME rehab for when our "indepenent" patients fall and break a hip! :) I LOVE my job...I w...