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    Feeling safe

    Floor_Nurse replied to Guest973564's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes. I have worked both and there are pro's & con's. In home health, if my patient suddenly gets admitted to the hospital then I may not have a shift for the day. Often, mom will think that it's...
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    Donate your CPAP for Covid-19

    Floor_Nurse replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    About a year ago I helped friends pack up and move. They threw out O2 tanks (most were empty), a BiPap machine, an O2 concentrator, nebulizer equipment and more. I took the concentrator and donated to...
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    Donate your CPAP for Covid-19

    Floor_Nurse posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do not work for, or endorse this company in any way. We all know that a BiPAP is not the same thing as a ventilator. www.VentilatorSOS.com is new website that will allows you to donate your sleep...
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    How do you feel about a robot as your nurse assistant?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Julie's topic in Nursing News

    Perhaps I could (someday) do lengthy documentation the same way some people do a text message... Speak into the mic and let the electronic device convert the speech into words. It would be like...
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    Hydroxychloroquine is not a cure

    Floor_Nurse replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My apologies for a discussion that went outside the scope of nursing. We know that some meds (like Diphenhydramine) can be effective for more than one ailment. But I would never suggest to a patient...
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    Nursing in the Age of Social Media: Paging Dr. Google

    Floor_Nurse replied to BostonFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love using my phone to Google a new med that I've never heard of, or to find the generic name of a particular brand of med. But as for gossip or ranting to a thousand of my closest facebook friends,...
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    Many Turn to Craigslist For Lifesaving Drugs

    Floor_Nurse replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    For us nurses, it involves two things: Medicaid fraud (or insurance fraud) because the insurance company is paying for the meds or supplies for a particular patient, not the neighbor over the fence....
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    Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not so fast! I'm going to wait until things with this Corona beer smooth over before I put my resume out there. I'm trying to let my job history look like I'm not just
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    Pay guidance: OK/TX area

    Floor_Nurse replied to Janie T.'s topic in General Nursing

    Hi.In Central Texas LVN's can make $22-$25, while RN's can easily make $10 more than that. If you can tolerate the graveyard shift then you can expect an additional shift-differential $. But you...
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    Why is narcotic missing on my cart again

    Floor_Nurse replied to Buckie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This where the term "C-Y-A" (cover your tail) comes in. Don't expect other nurses to actually be your friends. Document, document, document! You may have to report the wrongdoing of others. Remember,...
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    What’s with “researching” patients before clocking in?! Is this a standard?

    Floor_Nurse replied to NurseOrBust13's topic in General Nursing

    It's kind-of like getting a head start for multitasking a busy day. But personally, I wouldn't do it for two reasons: if you start working and something happens (like a code or a death) what is your...
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    Patient face-down ok?

    Floor_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently observed a family member turn a patient (relative, a young adult who cannot sit upright without harness/straps) face-down because of behaviors. In the prone position, he can't flail his...
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    Patient face-down ok?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that's a good question... a restraint in sometimes classified as something or (someone) that inhibits or restricts the movement of a patient so that they do no have freedom of movement. If you...
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    Patient face-down ok?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    In response to ruby_jane: The answers to most of your questions are yes. This is a patient (not obese) being cared for at home. The behaviors are violent at times, as he kicks and tries to bounce his...
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    How did you decide on your first LPN job?

    Floor_Nurse replied to AnonymousSunshine's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You seem to be asking several questions. My response to the "first job" question is the same as Caliotter3 (above). As for the Psychiatry Clinic job, you may want to wait a few years on that one. You...
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    Scab nursing?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Emergent's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I've seen unions come in really make a mess of things. They say they have employees in their best interest (including fighting for better pay). We nurses believe that the patient's health, safety, and...
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    Advice

    Floor_Nurse replied to Samantha Henry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I noticed that you have your title as CNA, LPN... Why? You are a licensed nurse now. Anyway, it may take some time to earn respect (or maybe people's attitudes won't change at all?). if you like the...
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    Canadian trained LPN

    Floor_Nurse replied to JOana's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There was a post here at AllNurses several years ago titled "Canadian RN to the states". A certain nurse stated that you must become a resident of a compact state in order to get the privilege of...
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    What kind of LPN job should I get while in the RN program?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would avoid the psych hospital if you're wanting to learn nurse stuff. Psych patients can be like little children who need a spanking... only more
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    New to assisted living is this normal

    Floor_Nurse replied to Sam59808's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's too many patients, especially if you have to take vitals and do finger-sticks. Even if you are able to wear roller skates and keep up with everything, if there's an incident, such as...
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    I Failed My Final Nursing Class

    Floor_Nurse replied to AspiringRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    According to the age you posted, I was considerably older than you when I (struggled) through nurse school. You've heard the expression "if you fall off the horse, just get back on again". Just hang...
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    Graduated 3 years ago, now I’m considering taking the NCLEX

    Floor_Nurse replied to reyesmegan1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You'll definitely need to study aggressively. I tend to forget material that I haven't looked at in a long time. I used to work with geriatrics, but these days I occasionally work with pediatrics......
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    LVN- AUSTIN TEXAS PAY

    Floor_Nurse replied to Nurse Cathy Foley's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There have been some good responses here. You also need to look at the bene's. Some agencies offer no benefits but good pay. Other facilities will have a nice mix of pay & bene's but they work you...
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    What to do on your first week job as new grad LVN?

    Floor_Nurse replied to crestina L's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Although the numerous tasks might seem a bit daunting at first, you've been training for this. Much of your work will be reading the MAR's and giving meds. You already know which meds have parameters...
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    Working LTC Nightshift— tips?

    Floor_Nurse replied to TheGoodWifeLife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will not accept a shift that requires me to be awake at night, while I tend to be awake during daylight hours. It pretty much destroyed one (previous) marriage and I was deprived of sleep... which...