Future LPN Sheryl

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1. All Lpn's Please Read

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to RNforLongTime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am in Massachusettes and LPN's do the same work as RN's but can't start IV's (unless IV Certified) and can't hang blood. That's

2. Giving an emema on the right side?

   Future LPN Sheryl posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have learned in school that to give an enema you place the pt. on the left side. But my mother who has been an RN for 40 years says that it should be given to a pt lying on the right side so you can...

3. refusing mandatory O.T.

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   My new job is also a union, and we have mandated OT. I just started yesterday and I told the DON that I will not be forced, she said "I'll see what I can do" I am a CNA, I'd like to know what happens...

4. Gave pt the WRONG blood!

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to codebluechic's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Oh my God, what a horrible mistake on the labs part. I don't blame you for how you

5. CNA, PCA, & PCT's >>> Salary Range ???

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to Miamipete001's topic in General Nursing

   CNAs are hired in the ER, if that's the area you like, apply at your local hospitals. Have a resume, I think it's better than just an application, include any volunteer work you did. Good Luck on your...

6. CNA, PCA, & PCT's >>> Salary Range ???

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to Miamipete001's topic in General Nursing

   I am a CNA in a Nursing Home in Massachusetts and they offered me $8.50 an hour. I demanded $12.00, they told me there was no way they could pay me that and I replied "Well, I can't work for that."...

7. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

   Jason, all I can see is that I hope to God that I don't ever work with someone as narrow minded as you!!! Brownie, you said it all :)

8. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

   Well, that is a rude reply. I am only stating what I heard, I didn't say it was true. Does it make you feel better to call me "ridiculous"? Lets just say they were getting rid of MD's (which I know...

9. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

   Future LPN Sheryl replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

   fiestynurse, I got this info from my DON at the Nursing Home where I work. Why does it seem impossible? Let's say an LPN who has been one for many years, has the same knowledge as an RN except for the...

10. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Future LPN Sheryl replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    If you mean being considered "technical nurses" that is one thing - but I would hope and pray that no one can be an RN without taking the RN boards. I would imagine you would have to take the boards,...

11. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Future LPN Sheryl posted a topic in General Nursing

    She said, in 1985 she started as an LPN, and when she was in school, they were told they would Graduate without a job! That was 1985, she is now an RN. She said "LPN's are licensed by the state!!...