livvymk3

livvymk3 has 15 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics/Assited Living/LTC.

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1. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

   livvymk3 replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

   The practical nursing program I attended did not teach IV insertion. We were able to DC IVs, spike a bag, and prime tubing, assess and monitor the site, etc in clinical once we passed off these skills in lab. After PN graduation we were able to atten...

2. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

   livvymk3 replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been an LPN for 2 1/2 years. The going rate for new grads in Utah is around $14/hour DOE. I snagged a job 2 months after passing NCLEX at $16/hour at an ALF where I had worked off and on as a CNA for 7 years. No benefits, but hours were flexib...

3. Assisted Living

   livvymk3 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric

   I am the LPN at an ALF. I am overseen by an RN who has to sign off on all meds I add/discontinue to the MAR and is responsible for the initial and 6 month assessments. The CNAs/aides are trained to assist in passing medications after I have checked t...

4. Nursing Shoes??

   livvymk3 replied to KLBatchelor's topic in Uniform/Gear

   LOVE my Skechers for Work Tone-Ups clog; I have them in white and black. They are super-light and super-comfy; feet do not feel half as tired after a 12 hour shift as with other shoes. Good luck!

5. I got accepted into nursing school!!!!

   livvymk3 replied to sbem10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   CONGRATS!!! I remember how excited I was when I found out I was accepted! It is long, hard work but so worth it in the end!!

6. CNA's documenting in charts...

   livvymk3 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Geriatric

   I think it depends on facility policy. Years ago when I worked at a nursing home as a CNA, we were allowed to chart VS and ADLs in patient charts; that's it. Now as a nurse, that same facility has a completely separate system for the CNAs to chart th...

7. Medication Error...KINDA.

   livvymk3 replied to nursedreamjob's topic in New Nurse

   Please don't give up on nursing!! I think it's safe to say that almost every nurse has made a med error or two in their career! Don't beat yourself up over it; and I have no doubt you will check orders right away before doing anything else from now o...