fireflyLPN

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1. Straight Dope on Acinetobacter please

   fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Disease

   No kidding... Comforting to know that when they recycle machinery they are thoroughly cleaning it!!! An update to my story; I recently was chatting with this Respiratory Therapist. We started talking and she told me that she normally works in the ICU...

2. Where is an Lpn School in Ohio?

   fireflyLPN replied to ardent4you's topic in LPN/LVN

   In Dayton there is Rets Center & Miami Valey Career Tech Center. Those are the only 2 I know of....

3. Gonna be a mom, HELP!

   fireflyLPN replied to TheNewDino's topic in General Students

   Michelle, I'm not a OB Nurse, or even a mom. I was moved by your story, and would like to wish you nothing but the best on the exciting journey you are about to begin (both as a mom & future nurse)! :icon_hug:

4. Guess my LPN means zilch- vent/rant

   fireflyLPN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Let me first off say that I am sorry that hospitals in your area are not LPN friendly. In my area all the hospitals hire LPNs (6 total). I believe that the trend towards not hiring LPNs is simply that, a trend. I once sat through a conference held by...

5. The difference: LPN Vs. RN

   fireflyLPN replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in LPN/LVN

   I looked into finding an LPN program and i can't find one.... all I can find is nursing.. I think you meant Registered Nursing? The difference between an RN & an LPN varies state to state, and even by facilities. If you check out your BON website...

6. "Take Downs"

   fireflyLPN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not in a psych unit, but we have a "Code Violet" (Violence)... When this code is called all the men in the area are supposed to report & so is the lift team (a group of thorough strapping young lads :redbeathe :) ). As to whether or not they...

7. Advice on when/how to begin job hunt

   fireflyLPN replied to kk2000's topic in LPN/LVN

   It is unlikely for an agency to hire a new grad, but it is possible. Most HH agencies in my area say that they will not hire a new grad, but I know of several people that got hired straight outta school. As far as putting your school experience on y...

8. Best area to start nursing carreer?

   fireflyLPN replied to Bicycleboy's topic in General Nursing

   Ahh, ok. Gracias!

9. Best area to start nursing carreer?

   fireflyLPN replied to Bicycleboy's topic in General Nursing

   Siri, Just out of curiosity, why the MICU (mobile ICU)?

10. Thoughts on Maric College?

    fireflyLPN replied to casualjim's topic in California

    Just a little FYI... It seems like most BSN programs will accept "Diploma" grads, at least in Ohio. This includes grads from schools that are not "accredited" through the higher education councils (I'm not talking about the BON). FWIW Best of luck to...

11. CNS Question

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in CNS

    Thank you so much for the replies! It all makes sense now.

12. CNS Question

    fireflyLPN posted a topic in CNS

    Hi, The other day I took an VO order from our Ortho CNS. I usually deal with PA-C's, so after she finished giving me the order I asked which doctor she was with (thinking that I would have to make a notation of that on the order) she said she wasn't....

13. Bad Days

    fireflyLPN replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi Puglet, Yeah I absolutely have my doubts sometimes. But its more like I really wish I would've taken the job in that Drs office!!! Running around my entire shift while others are sitting at the nurses station (and not offering help, or getting sni...

14. Bad Days

    fireflyLPN replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in LPN/LVN

    I hear ya puglet. I had 2 bad days this week! I got bye by not thinking about my mishaps at work, when I was not there. Go out and see a movie with your friends in your free time, or do whatever it is that you enjoy. I have a magnet on my fridge that...

15. Who was your 1st patient

    fireflyLPN replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    My first pt as a student was a tiny, blind 104 yr old lady. She had met the president before, neat lady. My first pt as a Nurse was a guy (inmate) that broke his back playing football in the yard. He had his own locked & loaded guard & everyt...