begoodlpn

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1. What makes IVP meds so scary?

   begoodlpn replied to libran1984's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work on a med-surg unit and we give IVP narcotics as LPNs. I'm questioning if we're allowed to determine of PRN pain medication is appropriate for us to administer, however. It seems to be a hazy line. Today an RN seemed to reprimand me for giving ...

2. Being humbled by a coworker...

   begoodlpn replied to begoodlpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   I looked up my practice act just to reinforce what I'm doing...... Here is what it specifically says: Rule 3. Licensed Practical Nursing 848 IAC 2-3-1 Responsibility to apply the nursing process Authority: IC 25-23-1-7 Affected: IC 25-23 Sec. 1. The...

3. Being humbled by a coworker...

   begoodlpn posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I had an interesting and humbling experience today. I'm a new grad and was lucky to start a hospital position on a med-surg floor. I was going to give a norco when one of my co-workers, an RN, asked why I was preparing to give a PRN Norco. I said it ...