LubbDubb77 replied to Halestorm21's topic in Emergency
I work in a small hospital in a rural area in Washington state. Yep, we are supposed to be doing these assessments on patients that are boarded - IF they have been sitting in our ED for more than 2 hours after boarded status is applied. However, it i...
You are gonna probably need to know someone that works there to put a good word in for you and your BSN. It's the same way where I live - tough to get into the hospital here unless you know someone that can get your application pulled for an intervie...
LubbDubb77 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines
I just want to say people like you with so much experience are the reason this website is so good. I am a new RN and reading this thread and responses is just jaw dropping! This story and all the stories I have read on this thread are just insane. I ...
LubbDubb77 replied to Sharmilagrg00's topic in Safety
Why don't you look in the MAR and see if she administered it? Or, are you saying that you think she is documenting that she is administering it - but really isn't?
Personally, I wouldn't jump to conclusions. You should observe and investigate ...
LubbDubb77 replied to livelovenursing's topic in Student Assist
Not sure why my reply has a quote attached. My previous reply may have been confusing, I apologize. I wasn't directly giving an example from what the student had provided. I was giving a generalized statement.
I'm sorry, I don't agree with most of your comments. They are very generalized and detached. The only time where some of what you said might have been true is during the beginning stages of the pandemic. But, most programs have adapted and some are e...
LubbDubb77 replied to livelovenursing's topic in Student Assist
Primary dx - the problem you are focused on. Secondary dx - what it is caused by.
Ex.
Primary: Ineffective airway clearance
r/t increased airway secretions (symptom, what the pt is experiencing)
Secondary: Pneumonia
I would...
LubbDubb77 replied to mandalynn.mandolin's topic in PICU
I will agree, it is a bad idea for a new grad to be in home with a medially fragile child annnnnd I would advise against it. Usually the companies will say they will give you additional hours of inhome training, like 40 hours total. Additionally they...
LubbDubb77 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Nursing
I think this is pretty common. It happens at my work too but we have pretty good communication, so, we talk about it openly. It would be good to address it in a nonconfrontational way and just discuss these things during report. Pts are not the sam...
LubbDubb77 replied to Omegaseamaster's topic in Criminal
I have an expunged record and nothing comes up on my FBI background check. However, do not ever underestimate what the BON can or cannot see. When I was in the situation of trying to figure out if I should disclose my record or not - I called the BON...
LubbDubb77 replied to BokChoi18's topic in LPN/LVN
In WA we use LPNs in hospitals - I have seen ads for LPN ER positions. Also, I have a friend that works at a major hospital in Portland, OR as a LPN. I am not sure of her exact role, but she does the drive up covid testing right now. It is nice to se...
LubbDubb77 replied to Omegaseamaster's topic in Criminal
Depends on the wording on the New Mexico application regarding criminal record. Some states don't require that you disclose expunged records. Are you testing for your RN or LPN?
I am a new LPN and graduate with my RN in december. I am in pediatrics and LOVE being a nurse. When the covid hit, our census was low, and I got put on per diem. So, I went into a LTC facility to get some hours and UGH - GIRL, I feeeeel you. It is ju...
LubbDubb77 replied to Omegaseamaster's topic in Criminal
I am in WA too. You will be fine. My friend had a DUI with resisting arrest and got her LPN license. She sent in all the court documents, a letter of explanation, and recommendation letters. There is a list of disqualifying crimes somewhere on the DO...
In Washington State they have suspended testing altogether. They are supposed to announce what the plans are April 16th. Unfortunately, I fell into that group ? No testing for me.
