Vman

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1. Is There Really A Shortage Of Nurses?

   Vman replied to Vman's topic in LPN/LVN

   yes, i know...i replied in that post but the topic was geared mostly towards nursing schools. i intend this thread to be geared at the widely possibly assumed nursing shortage in general.

2. Is There Really A Shortage Of Nurses?

   Vman posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   i originally posted this as a reply in another thread, but want to hear opinions from all so i started this topic. i want your opinion.....is the "nursing shortage image" created from under-staffed facilities, making it seem like there are not enough...

3. Nursing shortage

   Vman replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN/LVN

   bump (just wanted to get it back up towards the top to see replies to my post....if anyone does reply)

4. First Med Pass

   Vman replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   you recieved 2 replies with great advice. i would add the knowledge u will gain will be priceless. u will see some serious diseases/disorders/conditions first-hand....not read about them in a book. when it comes time during your course when these con...

5. LPN...picc lines and ear irrigation

   Vman posted a topic in Infusion

   i have questions reguarding scope of practice.. 1.. can LPNs do a saline flush to a PICC line, than hang an ABT bag, than flush again with saline, than flush with heparin? (SASH method). 2.. can LPNs do ear irrigations? 3.. can LPNs do admissions?

6. Nursing shortage

   Vman replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN/LVN

   here is my opinion on the nursing shortage.......i am sure some may disagree THERE IS NO NURSING SHORTAGE! the "shortage" is facilities against hiring a nominal nurse-to-patient/resident-staff. most facilities operate under-staffed to save money, the...

7. PICC line flush and ear irrigation

   Vman posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   i have questions reguarding scope of practice.. 1.. can LPNs do a saline flush to a PICC line, than hang an ABT bag, than flush again with saline, than flush with heparin? (SASH method). 2.. can LPNs do ear irrigations? 3.. can LPNs do admissions?

8. Failed the first EC NC1 exam

   Vman replied to aprmayjunegirl's topic in Online Learning

   is that 75$ per exam or a package deal? i am looking into excelsior myself. thanks

9. Another Vaccine Proposed for Kids

   Vman replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

   i agree, it saves 1 injection for the little ones. on the other hand RotaVac/RotaTeq sounded good till we began to use it...it is 2.0CC PO, not IM and given at 2, 4, and 6 months. try getting the little buggers to swallow that stuff without spitting ...

10. Another Vaccine Proposed for Kids

    Vman replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    my facility has just added some new ones....though they may not be all new, they were added to our immunization series/schedule. -ProQuad......varicella and MMR in one dose/injection -Hep-A vaccine -RotaVac....new vaccine for rotavirus

11. question for the Peds experts

    Vman replied to Vman's topic in Pediatric

    thanks for all the replies....but the issue at hand IS NOT getting the cuff on the child and cooperation for taking the BP....but to HEAR the BP as it is not very audible on 3 year old chidren. another issue.......doing a PPD on 1 year olds!!....LOL....

12. i know this happened to you.....

    Vman posted a topic in Men

    ok, how many of u had someone call u "Doc"? u proceed to tell them u are a nurse, they look at u and say "oh" with a degrading attitude.......or they tell u they think it is great u are a nurse and give u high respect. this morning on my way to work...

13. nclex with 85 questions......

    Vman replied to Vman's topic in NCLEX

    congrats to you and your sister also...and best of luck!! a good friend of mine just took his today, and his test was totally opposite of mine........it seemed mine was based with the majority of questions on all aspects of 2 topics and his was based...

14. Best NCLEX PN Review Book?

    Vman replied to pagandeva2000's topic in NCLEX

    where in NY are you? O/U BOCES by any chance?

15. nclex with 85 questions......

    Vman replied to Vman's topic in NCLEX

    thanks!! i have to admit, waiting 2 days for the results had me a nervous wreck. i can't even begin to imagine the people in states that do not have the quick-results and have to wait and wait. i wish everyone the best in achieving their goal! for me...