peter73

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1. LPN test

   peter73 replied to goodmorning's topic in General Nursing

   I believe you would have had to be in a multiple exit ADN program to stop out at the PN level (which would not be allowed in a situation similar to yours). Traditional and multi-exit programs are set up slightly different to allow for adaquate basic ...

2. selective memory??? (rant)

   peter73 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I thought that I had learned my leason about believing managment, but then I wouldn't be in this little mess. When I was hired at my current facility they really wanted me to work days d/t past experience but I refused and held out for nights as this...

3. Nurse hours per patient day

   peter73 replied to Shellie RN's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I don't know where you are located at but at least in the states I've worked the nursing hours PPD are a formula of: A) straighttime- X hours per patient in the facility. B) wieghted- hours per patient acuity (ie. the higher the care for a res...

4. Florida RN license by endorsement

   peter73 replied to Peluchina's topic in Florida

   Don't forget you will ahve to have a finger print card sent from the BON. They will only accept thier own stamped card. Also apply EARLY, DO NOT WAIT. The BON is very slow, and it can take well over a month. pete

5. Can LPN's take phone orders?

   peter73 replied to Tweety's topic in Florida

   LPNs can take verbal and written orders. It is the facility policy that sets the limits. The FL nurse practice act is VERY vague, like most states,with the exception of basic differences in practice, supervision in SNF, IV infusions that are outlin...

6. dr kivorcian or not

   peter73 replied to cometothecradle's topic in General Nursing

   This gets to be a sticky issue invoulving ethics, personal belief, and regulation (HCFA/CMS and JACHO both have regulation regarding pt rights and pain control). I would give it. That is, if the "lethal" dose was within the normal dosage given to on...

7. Any experiences with Down's syndrome?

   peter73 replied to APinkston's topic in Pediatric

   Although many children with Downs share alot of the same behavior, physical, and personality traits, they can not be lumped together as a whole. This is just like the typical COPD, FTT, add your own dx here, are all alike. Children may or may not h...

8. LPN to RN compensation

   peter73 replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

   not many facilities will come right out and hand over the $$$, unless you are firm in requesting it, have your ducks in a row as to why you should get credit for your experience and what you are willing to do for them. This means lay your loyalty on...

9. How do you do it....working 12 hours and being a parent??

   peter73 replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

   I work 7p-7a and hav e a 3 y/o son. It works out great. He goes to daycare the mornings after I work. Terry leaves for work at 6:45 am. and drops him off. Chase gets picked up by Terry in the evening on the way home. That gives me time to sleep ...

10. IV Starts

    peter73 replied to MelissaCT's topic in General Nursing

    We use the same type of IV cath. Took a while and some practice to get the hang of it. I usually tend to remove the needle then punch (or mash, when here in the South) the button to retract. I found that if I retracted the needle right away my han...

11. are doctors more valued then nurses?

    peter73 replied to brown rice's topic in General Nursing

    Value is in the eye of the beholder. our hospital will spend more to recruit one doctor than on all nursing recruitment. After all, people go to the hospital for expensive services provided or should I say ordered by the doctor. They make the money...

12. What do you expect of a CNA?

    peter73 replied to wendyd's topic in General Nursing

    My expectations are simple, I think. I expect no less from my CNA then I expect from myself or any other nursing staff on the floor. 1. Professionalism. Treat the patient/resident as a person, be available to questions and concerns. Know when to re...

13. The Unbelievable things our Pts DO..It is true

    peter73 replied to AmandaDawn's topic in Humor

    It wasn't the DX that was wierd for me but the TX. I was on my med-surg rotation in school and had to give the worst "med" ever. This patient had come to the ED, presented with pnuemonia and was started on ABX. The treating resident did not take int...

14. What is the most incompetent thing you seen a fellow nurse do?

    peter73 replied to okihusker's topic in General Nursing

    I was working in a nursing home in MN several years ago. I was making my rounds between the units checking in with the new nurses, asking if they needed help or had questions...all was well so I was told. On my last swing around the building one of...

15. Doc rage

    peter73 replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    I got the worst picture of a Doc the first week of a job once. Had a patient dying, DNR/DNI. Respiratory distress all the way with resps 40+ gasping and labored. His eyes wide in that panic look. He was moaning between gasps and grabbing at my shi...