katlpnforlife

katlpnforlife has 6 years experience.

Latest Activity

1. Area of Interest

   katlpnforlife replied to LPN04's topic in International

   I am going throught the same transition, but not really by chioce. I was displaced from my position at a long term care facility, and have been transfered to the med/surg floor at the hospital. I am starting in a few weeks and I am nervous of the cha...

2. Nurses pay

   katlpnforlife replied to ChristineG's topic in General Nursing

   hey there, Im not an RN, but as an lpn, my first year of working full time, I made 46,000. I should mention that I live in BC, canada. Its funny that here, the RN's complain that american nursing pays more, but as an lpn, I think we have a good pay ...

3. Wages

   katlpnforlife replied to LPN04's topic in International

   I am employed as an lpn in bc, I am recieving 23.59 per hour, plus shift differentials for nites, weekends, afternoons, etc. Also full benifets, sick leave, vacations, medical dental, life insurance etc.

4. brainstorming and help needed for itchy resident, no help yet

   katlpnforlife replied to ilovetheelderly's topic in General Nursing

   just wondering if the resident has had blood work done to rule out any possible liver pathology? I also have to agree, Avveeno collodial oatmeal works wonders on itch!

5. Please Advice

   katlpnforlife replied to Huncutka's topic in International

   absolutley, never ever ever give meds you have not prepared yourself, ultimetly you are responsible for the medication as you are the one giving it. I would not even ask a co worker to give a med I had prepared, even that is out of line, at least whe...