LPNewbie

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  1. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    LPNewbie replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I left it in the

  2. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    LPNewbie posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Today is extremely difficulty for me. I just started this new job that I absolutely love. I work in a very busy hallway and popped a noon med for one of my residents. I placed it in the med cart and...

  3. I feel too stupid for nursing

    LPNewbie posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey everyone. So I'm a "new nurse" but not not really. I received my license in April 2016 so I'm coming on my 2nd year of nursing. Why did I post in this category? Well because at my new job, this is...

  4. Positive PPD Test

    LPNewbie posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I truly cannot catch a break. Today my PPD is announced as positive and it's the first time it's ever been positive. I feel fine but my anxiety is telling me I have Latent TB. Has anyone has a...

  5. Mistake with IM injectiom

    LPNewbie replied to LPNewbie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How do I know if she's fine? I keep thinking about the

  6. I think I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    LPNewbie replied to LPNewbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been literally watching injection videos

  7. I think I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    LPNewbie replied to LPNewbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What made things easier for

  8. I think I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    LPNewbie replied to LPNewbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey thanks for your comment. I can't help but to feel like an idiot. I have terrible anxiety and I keep thinking about that injection and what's going to happen to the patient. Literally obsessing. I...

  9. Made 5 Med Errors

    LPNewbie posted a topic in Patient Medications

    My first med error was not giving an eyedrop 2. Not seeing that what we got from the pharmacy was Norco, not percocet 3. Leaving med in room during emergency 4. In the MAR, I gave, but med still in...

  10. I am suspended

    LPNewbie posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I am a LPN at a assisted living facility and due to my 4th med error, I've been suspended. I have been trying with every fiber of my being to improve and none of my errors have been repeated. We are...

  11. I am suspended

    LPNewbie replied to LPNewbie's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for your reply. None of my mistakes were repeats. I appreciate you telling your story and it makes me feel better. I keep wondering if my license is gonna be taken away Every mistake I've...

  12. I am suspended

    LPNewbie replied to LPNewbie's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for your reply. None of my mistakes were repeats. I appreciate you telling your story and it makes me feel better. I keep wondering if my license is gonna be taken away Every mistake I've...

  13. Does a error made by a Medtech affect me?

    LPNewbie posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work 3-11 at a assistant living facility. I'm the only nurse on my shift and I always work with two medtechs. We hired a new medtech and she has made plenty of med errors. She is constantly out of...