ksangel

ksangel

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ksangel has 10 years experience.


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  1. Whadda u think about the college network?

    i just recently signed up with tcn for the modules and rn classes through excelsior. part of me is sorry i did,..... and other part says no i can do it. currently an lpn. i like the convience of the classes... as far as cost: show me a college tha...
  2. i would rather have the paper mar. we just went to the computerized emar and etar. the red and yellow boxes come up at wrong times. yet the order will read the correct time. so its an error in computer cause it is not done when its suppose to be. not...
  3. Just stressing..

    i was in ltc setting for over 7 years. got frustrated and burned out at the situation and decided i was never going back. over 2 years later i finally figured out .... i really do want to be a nurse. my liscense had expired. had to go through a few h...
  4. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    i recently interviewed for 2 jobs. one i thought when really well. i was asked several questions related to the job i would be assigned. along with job description and code of conduct. toward the end of interview i was asked about questions i may h...
  5. Minnesota Roll Call

    wooohooo all my hard work has paid off. i just checked the mn board of nursing website and my lpn liscense was issued today !!!!!!! now i just need to find a job in the st cloud area. and get the paper in the mail.
  6. Anti-psychotics and geriatrics

    just a thought: has anyone else noted that when geriatrics start having behavior and demntia issues..... some simple lab like electrolytes and u/a can be the answer. its so suprising when dr says confusion is not sign of uti.... but with increased in...
  7. You will lose your skills in LTC

    ok someone please explain the wound vac..... i have never worked with one. i have been in long term care/assisted living as lpn for 10+ years and was cna before that. i have seen some pretty heavy duty skilled care in ltc. if ya need a nurse......
  8. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    oh my godness. what a story. i hope you and the little girl continue to do well. this is probably why i dont do peds....i like kids.... have bad attitude when it comes to parents abusing the children THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR ...
  9. Tech saying they are a nurse

    just a thought: as an aide or medication aide.... when a patient was calling out for a nurse? and you said yes? it was wrong she claimed to be a nurse when asked specifically for a nurse. the director of nursing is wrong by telling them to call the...
  10. life song: journey: dont stop believing work song: uncle craker: follow me or aretha franklin: respect also like most billie joel ,,, especially honesty and innocent man
  11. What do I need in my pockets?

    the joke at several facilities was find to find me and ask where i left my backpack..... 99.9 % of time.... the item they needed could be found in it...... always had alcohol wipes, 2 types tape, drug book, paper, pens, pens, pens, pencil, stethescop...
  12. Minnesota Roll Call

    st cloud area here. looking for lpn job....prefere part time for now...just going back after a 2 1/2 year break. waiting on mn board of nursing to send me my liscense. hopefully soon. transplanted here 8 months ago..... by the way like it in mn...
  13. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

    in long term care shortcuts in med passes are almost impossible to do. most of which ya cant do when state surveyors are watching. but in order to complete the med passes on time.... you do what you have to. i dont like leaving meds at bedside.....
  14. What does an LPN do exactly?

    lets see..... what havent i done...... i have monitored the blood transfusion, started and maintained the iv. i have not mixed meds for iv's. i have been charge nurse for snf, assisted living, janitor,housekeeper, cook-dietician, floor nurse. have ch...
  15. Licensure from one state to the next?

    im also working on the liscensure by endorsement. all the paperwork has been sent in just waiting for last facility to decide to fax the info to my board of nursing. they said once they get that paper they will notify me of continuing ed requiremen...