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  1. Why is it called the nurses’ station when it should be called the CNAs’ station?

    JJBookman posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Should it be called the nurses’ station or the CNAs’

  2. Why is it called the nurses’ station when it should be called the CNAs’ station?

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

    I only ask this because the CNAs I work with seem to be the only ones behind the station all the time and they always take up all the chairs and computers. Basically, they’re always in the

  3. Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    JJBookman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Judges, lawyers, psychologists, neuropsychiatrists and Adult Protective Services staff are often involved. Start with Adult protective

  4. Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    JJBookman posted a topic in General Nursing

    I Work at a skilled nursing facility as a registered nurse. When I look at the administration record of some of my residents, I see particular nurses do not give medications because the resident’s...

  5. Killing them or helping them?

    JJBookman replied to Fayren's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You love her about that? You love seeing or knowing that a patient suffered in pain and agony because the uneducated, irrational, naive nurse refused to give comfort meds per ordered? Just the...

  6. Male LPNs and LPN job opportunities.

    JJBookman replied to JP_403's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau: While 3.2 million (91 percent) nurses are female, only 330,000 (9 percent) are male.Feb 9, 2016 Fastaff › blog › male-nursing-statistics. LPNs can work in...

  7. As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

    JJBookman replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Man, I would be my pleasure to Work as a screener, porter, launderer, stocker, etc. and still be getting paid the same pay rate. I roll my eyes at ppl who say, “oh, you’ll lose your nursing skills...

  8. Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    JJBookman replied to JJBookman's topic in General Nursing

    Several nurses take it upon themselves to withhold their meds, not document anything, Or not call the attending (or not tell the provider when they visit). and many of them incorrectly call any...

  9. Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    JJBookman replied to JJBookman's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for your

  10. Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    JJBookman replied to JJBookman's topic in General Nursing

  11. Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    JJBookman replied to JJBookman's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses withhold meds like metoprolol, furosemide, HCTZ because they say it’s “borderline” or

  12. Is this rude or is it just me?

    JJBookman replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they “barged in” and tell you another patient needs something because you’ve been in that particular patients room way too long and they think they were doing you a favor By making an...

  13. Please I need HELPPPP! I failed NCLEX-RN five times.

    JJBookman replied to angel15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does the NCLEX Candidate Performance Report that you got in the mail say are your weakest areas? This report shows how you performed in each of the test plan content areas and tell what content...

  14. How Soon After Graduation Did You Take NCLEX?

    JJBookman replied to TONI SLOAN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN almost a few month ago graduating because it took about 3 weeks to get your ATT. Plus, when I looked online, there were not that many open spots to pick from (only 4 or 5 spots)...

  15. Please I need HELPPPP! I failed NCLEX-RN five times.

    JJBookman replied to angel15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you receive your NCLEX Candidate Performance Report in the mail yet? It shows how you performed in each of the test plan content areas and tell what content areas you are weakest in. Compare the...

  16. Where do patients go?

    JJBookman replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    “In your state, where do patients go who still need medical management but are being discharged from acute care? Are they going to a facility that medically manages them?” they are...

  17. Single Dad Can't Handle Blood and Bodily Fluids Wants to be a Nurse

    JJBookman replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Hmmmmm. If you’re not the type of person who can’t get used to getting exposed to bodily fluids, then It sounds like you need to stick with machinery. here’s a list of other metalworking...

  18. PVT showed good pop up and bad pop up later

    JJBookman replied to NurseSolano's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hear RN Mastery is very good study tool. You buy in the App Store and pay $30 for one month trial. What I used to study was ATI, Kaplan, and NCSBN learning

  19. How Soon After Graduation Did You Take NCLEX?

    JJBookman replied to TONI SLOAN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To increase your chance of passing, you should take the NCLEX as early as possible. I believe years ago when I took the The NCLEX-PN, I took it a couple months after I graduated. That’s because I...

  20. Instructor Retaliation?

    JJBookman replied to RNmommy4MAAA's topic in General Students

    No, I don’t think you should remediate like He said and stay out of their

  21. HELP! Need to make decision!

    JJBookman replied to LaurynZara's topic in General Students

    Go for it. And CNAs don’t have licenses; they have state

  22. Approximate time to find a LPN job?

    JJBookman replied to nzgal's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It largely depends on what parts of Illinois you want to get a job in. In What county in Illinois do you want to apply for

  23. What do we need to buy?

    JJBookman replied to LacyMom74's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Buy a storage clipboard, book bag, and

  24. Did I already screw up my nursing career?

    JJBookman replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just Keep looking for jobs. Apply to nursing home and clinics if you have to. But don’t list the hospital Job that you quit On your resume and don’t list this nurse manager ask a reference. Good...

  25. Online Lvn to rn program

    JJBookman replied to luvmysoldier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Indiana State University offers an LPN to BSN transition program to help practical nurses become registered nurses via a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Students are able to take the...