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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    Floor_Nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hollywood newborns weigh 16
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    LVN scope with ventilators?

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

    It sounds like you've already answered your own question. If the California board of nursing (BVNPT) says so in their mail, then you have to adhere to what they say. It seems like they want...
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    Floor_Nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm always amazed at how quickly (if not instantly) TV nurses & EMS personnel can obtain accurate vital signs in a chaotic, noisy environment! I've been a nurse for over 10 years and I need a...
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    Donate medical supplies?

    Floor_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what quantity of medical supplies gets thrown out (especially in home health care) because people don't know what to do with it. Near me is a Physical Therapy place with a big "give-away box"...
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    Pediatric vent LPNs, I need advice

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

    I have similar experience with both seizure kids and "trach & vent" (T&V) kids. The T&V children require a lot more of your time and energy as a nurse. Especially the toddlers and babies...
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    Statistic's class

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

    I didn't have to take statistics
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    LPN vs. RN Schooling - First time student

    Floor_Nurse replied to Ms. Patient's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you feel that you're able to go through an RN program, then you might have more gratification upon completion than the LPN route. You've already proven to yourself that you can complete a 4 year...
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    Job options- Reckless Driving alcohol related

    Floor_Nurse replied to orlandoRN44's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I won't give all the details of my unpleasant past issues, but I will tell you that I finally landed a job in nursing where they didn't care about my previous jobs...just as long as my licence was...
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    Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    I regretted it on certain days back in 2017, and also in 2001 (I think?). About 8 years ago I worked in a psychiatric facility. In 2017 I had a couple of bad days (REALLY bad !). Right now my position...
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    "LPNs are glorified CNAs"

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

    LPN's are not glorified
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    Should I intervene ?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The law in my state says that a bystander who did not create the dangerous situation is not generally required to prevent injury to other people in a dangerous situation. There are exceptions, of...
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    Should I intervene ?

    Floor_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I have a question about helping in an emergency situation with someone else's patient. I'm responsible for a certain child in a classroom of special needs kids. I don't have to take care of...
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    Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to keep a good attitude as a nurse. I had things go wrong before. I've also had a scare with the B.O.N. But I do not regret becoming a
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    Should I intervene ?

    Floor_Nurse replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's sort-of what my employer said, OldDude. They posed the question "can you live with your conscience? " I agree that I should be helpful, but then again, I'm probably the only adult in the room...
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    Non-Contact Thermometers?

    Floor_Nurse replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I started using a non-touch tympanic thermometer back when I worked with psychotic patients. Very accurate (in my opinion). I still use it today, though there have been times when I had to use a...
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    Passed NCLEX in 75 questions!

    Floor_Nurse replied to GlitterPrincess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's great! Please don't wait to obtain nurses insurance... It's a really good
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    Dosage calculation test

    Floor_Nurse replied to Jodirenee8's topic in General Students

    With the exception of IV calculations, I didn't have much trouble with math & dosages when I was in nursing school. We didn't need trigonometry or the Pythagorean stuff... just division,...
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    When do you say no.

    Floor_Nurse replied to jmcd84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was describing two true situations I know of, but I'm not revealing whether it was a LPN, RN, or CNA. "Mrs. Smith" (name changed) received a comminuted break of the femur. "Mrs. Jones" was sent to...
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    When do you say no.

    Floor_Nurse replied to jmcd84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have a license to protect! It's almost illegal for a lpn to do certain things that a CNA has been trained to do. For example; suppose that Mrs. Smith needs to be transfered from the wheelchair...
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    Med error yes or no

    Floor_Nurse replied to saphire55734's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work, if the Dr. neglects to specify whether or not to give (or hold) meds, then the nurse usually gets called into the office ( a write-up). It's not fair, but in the world of nursing you...
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    Sleep-night shift

    Floor_Nurse replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty much agree with "been-there-done-that". Also, coffee may be your worst enemy. It is a stimulant that can really whack-out your sleep schedule. As for sleep meds...they make you dependent on...
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    LV, NV (US) LPN student: How much do make monthly?

    Floor_Nurse replied to marquee4real's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    With the permission of the administers here at AllNurses, please read this thread...
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    Tired of jumping jobs, does anyone like her job?

    Floor_Nurse replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    This grass is always greener... Sometimes a hiring manager will look for a "flag" to see if you've been hopping, but then again, that same hiring manager may have recently accepted his/her new...
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    Med/Surg blues

    Floor_Nurse replied to MariKitty08's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have the sheet-music for this song? I see the lyrics but not the chords. í
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    Renewing license

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

    Don't wait! I always obtain my CEU's several months in