leyaussie LPN

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1. Narcotics administration

   leyaussie LPN replied to schoolmack's topic in Medications

   Pain med administration, OH what a subject. Having been a nurse for 38 years it is quite clear, if it's ordered by the physican, the pt. c/o pain, the proper nursing assesment is made and vitials are WNL I administer the medication as prescribed lea...

2. What to do, what to do...

   leyaussie LPN replied to cchezem15's topic in LPN/LVN

   If you've been waiting since June 20yh, I'd say it is time to move on. You didn't mention where your from, but in some parts of this country jobs for LVN/LPN's are hard to come by. Are you really afraid of losing your "skills" by not working? I would...

3. I got the job!

   leyaussie LPN replied to pockunit's topic in Job Hunt

   Even a temporary per diem will add to your experience and look good on a resume. What's more is that these types of jobs enhance your organization skills, and your ability to think on your feet. It also increases your "contacts"in the medical field. ...

4. I wonder how many nurses out there experienced a needle stick injury

   leyaussie LPN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   Now I'm going way back to 1975, my 1st job in an SNF. I had a patient who only spoke German and suffered from advanced Dementia. Us nurses had to be very creative when giving her Insulin. This poor woman would bite, spit kick, punch and swear at you ...

5. Ever hear of "rollover charting"?

   leyaussie LPN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 35 years. You can imagine my shift routine has slowed down a bit over the years. But, I was taught you NEVER leave until your work is completed no matter how long it takes. I work in a Rehab, connected to an SNF. The daily rou...