Meds...Where to Start

Nurses LPN/LVN

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Hi All!

Just looking at this new Meds Guide I bought at Barnes and Steal-All-My-Money and, after leafing through it, thought to myself, "Oh-My-God, what have I gotten myself into?" :lol2:

Anyhoo, trying to get a jump on the fearsome Pharmacology class I know will be rearing its ugly head in the second semester, I was wondering, which medications would you recommend (as an LVN) that I should "Know By Heart" so-to-speak...

(There appears to be a trillion of them in this thing...:o)

Mike

I know this has nothing to do with you question but here goes. I got a med tech license and was wonder how long they are good for and where do I go to get a copy of it? If someone can help I would appropriate it. Thank you!

Sarah

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
I know this has nothing to do with you question but here goes. I got a med tech license and was wonder how long they are good for and where do I go to get a copy of it? If someone can help I would appropriate it. Thank you!

Sarah

Didn't know that they gave med-tech licenses. Where did you get it from?

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

http://www.amazon.com/Delmars-NCLEX-PN-Review-Nclex-Pn/dp/076680299X/ref=sr_1_2/102-7635403-7187356?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1179287877&sr=1-2

This is the Delmar's book I was talking about. It is probably the same one you saw when you posted the question to me. Good luck and feel free to ask any questions. This is also a great study guide to have in addition to your textbooks because it goes over the main points that would probably be asked for your tests in class.

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I was totally weak in math, yet, got an A in Medical Dosages. They have several formulas to use...pick your favorite and never, ever deviate. I liked "Dimensional Analysis", myself. They have a ratio/proportion method as well. I used to take time to practice them at least three times a week. Now, I don't remember it like I used to, and because the medications usually come up pre-packaged, it is not really a big deal. We were allowed to use a calculator in class (thank goodness) and there is a calculator for the biggie; NCLEX-PN right on the screen.

Actully, Deva, I ordered SEVERAL of them! :lol2:

Thanks.

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http://www.amazon.com/Delmars-NCLEX-PN-Review-Nclex-Pn/dp/076680299X/ref=sr_1_2/102-7635403-7187356?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1179287877&sr=1-2

This is the Delmar's book I was talking about. It is probably the same one you saw when you posted the question to me. Good luck and feel free to ask any questions. This is also a great study guide to have in addition to your textbooks because it goes over the main points that would probably be asked for your tests in class.

Yup. That's that's one I ordered!

Re: Med Tech Licenses. They are just like the kind they give to Certified Nurses Aides. As far as finding out where, you will have to check with your state licensing board. Each state is different.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
Actully, Deva, I ordered SEVERAL of them! :lol2:

Thanks.

Several what...calculators?? You are crazy...:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

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Several what...calculators?? You are crazy...:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

No you silly person. :trout: Several of your BOOK recommendations! :lol2:

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
Yup. That's that's one I ordered!

Re: Med Tech Licenses. They are just like the kind they give to Certified Nurses Aides. As far as finding out where, you will have to check with your state licensing board. Each state is different.

That's the one! As you get a bit closer, I can tell you of other books I got (if I hadn't mentioned them already) in pharmacology that are easier to digest rather than the one they may tell you to purchase at school, which is usually over 1000 pages of nothing in particular. They are great for the library, but are overwhelming for now. Another thing to think about is nutrition...get Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy by Stacy Nix...part of a series of books called LPN Threads...easy to read and best for a basic understanding of nutrition. Maybe they have a used one at Amazon, but, unfortunately, I discovered the book after school and the boards. I still purchased it, though and continue to read it for better understanding.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
No you silly person. :trout: Several of your BOOK recommendations! :lol2:

Oh, goodness, I am too silly...yes I am. Glad to have helped. Did you get the books already? And, please share with me how you find them when you get them. I tried really hard to get books that got straight to the point rather than beat around the bush like so many of the other mess that we were forced to purchase.

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Oh, goodness, I am too silly...yes I am. Glad to have helped. Did you get the books already? And, please share with me how you find them when you get them. I tried really hard to get books that got straight to the point rather than beat around the bush like so many of the other mess that we were forced to purchase.

I agree. I just ordered then from Amazon.com a few days ago. I'll let you know as soon as the arrive and I have a chance to peruse them.

I seem to be following you around the forum (just read one of your responses in the Med Savy forum.)

I think you are my new mentor. :bowingpur

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BTW. Since I have yet to use up my Stupid-Question-of-the-Day, I'll use it now, before i nod off to sleep.

I recently visited the Med Savy forum. Do the meds we give as LPNs differ from those pushed by RNs?

For instance, LTC vs. acute. Should we (LPNs) ask for a Med Savy sub-forum of our own?

Okay, stupid question asked. Nite, nite.

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Nope, not a stupid question. The only difference in meds is whether or not its taken orally, rectally, aerosols, via PEG, or IV. In Ohio, LPNs must be IV certified to administer meds through IV... and even then, the scope of practice is very limited with that. Other than that, we can administer any med via any route.

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