lpn1972

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1. One Union or Two?

   lpn1972 replied to Spritz's topic in International

   Thanks Spritz for posting this! I am wondering the same questions! I have so many mixed feelings about possibly joining BCNU, in ways I think it would be great, and other ways I am afraid that we will lose all that we have gained in the past few year...

2. Nurses - Leading your subordinates (Nurse Aides, Nurse Techs, Med Aides)

   lpn1972 replied to brotherbear's topic in Management

   What I keep reading over and over is that there are a lot of RN's that really do feel that Aides, LPN's etc truly are their subordinates. How sad! If only they could realize that if they would show some respect and acknowledge those as equals then th...

3. Calling all LPNs?? What is and is not in your Scope of Practice compared to an RN?

   lpn1972 replied to Nrs_angie's topic in LPN/LVN

   That I'm not too sure about! I used to work in Maternity all the time when I first graduated(2001) and then our nurse manager decided that LPN's shouldn't work there anymore (no reason given, just a control thing!) I still do occasionally work there ...

4. Calling all LPNs?? What is and is not in your Scope of Practice compared to an RN?

   lpn1972 replied to Nrs_angie's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm not sure your instructor knows what she is talking about. I am an LPN in BC working on Acute Surgical floor. I have my own pt load, do full head to toe assessments, give out medications ( IM/PO/SC/NEB) everything but IV meds, do care plans. We ca...

5. RP: Questions on night shift working.. I'm new too

   lpn1972 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I absolutely loved working the 11-7 shift! My kids were both in school so I didn't miss any time with them at all. I slept when they were in school and was up when they got home and still had the evening with them! Now if your kids are too young well...

6. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

   lpn1972 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric

   I'm sorry I have to disagree with you! Experience IS everything. I don't like the term "therapeutic lying" because as far as the pt is concerned you are NOT lying. I think trying to re-orient a dementia pt is cruel and abusive. Have you ever sat with...

7. Please explain to me why people think this is weird?

   lpn1972 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

   I am allergic to the herb Basil! I always get the " How can you possibly be allergic to that" It really sucks though b/c I really have to watch what I eat now as basil seems to be popping up in everything!