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  1. help this lpn

    kstec replied to debg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm quilty of spending way to much time with my patients. Why, because I went into nursing to take care of people and I feel paperwork is something that can be done in my little bit of spare time or...

  2. IV Vita K

    kstec replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, this may sound like a stupid question, but why is an adult more likely to have a reaction from Vit. K than a newborn. All newborns are given it IM injection at birth, and I don't recall...

  3. is being an lpn so bad???

    kstec replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a career LPN. Some people think of it as a stepping stone and some as a career. If the hospital is not where you want to work than don't worry about it....

  4. Help New Lvn Student! When To Buy Nclex Review Books

    kstec replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally wouldn't buy it until you've been introduced to the whole critical thinking otherwise the questions may not make alot of sense. I know that was the hardest for me to get a grip of. You...

  5. I'm Training a New Hire at $1 less an hour!

    kstec replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all never talk about your hourly wage. At most facilities, it could be grounds for dismissal. Also, like someone else said she could be blowing smoke. And by the way you describe her, she...

  6. 21 months for LPN

    kstec replied to prettygirl1203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that 21 months is a long time even if on weekends, mostly because continuity is a biggie when trying to retain information. If you have a week break in between classes you may forget...

  7. Regulations re: MARS

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I wouldn't say neglect to the powers that be, but in my heart that's what I feel I'm doing by spending half my shift doing paperwork. I'd much rather be doing a more in depth assessment with my...

  8. Iffy practices at my new job...

    kstec replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because most LTC facility will ask you to do way to many things, with to many residents and not enough time, you learn to make due. Yes, I'm guilting of picking and choosing the appropriate meds that...

  9. They dropped my mother head first

    kstec replied to signet123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My only question is if everything was done appropriately how could the facility not get some type of tag? Common sense tells anyone that if she ended up on her head, that happened by someone not...

  10. Input please on acuity and total care

    kstec replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I do remember years ago when I worked as a CNA the hospital used RN's, LPN's and CNA's in triads. It worked wonderful then, but now that the scopes of practice have changed so much for LPN's, it does...

  11. Pedicatric LVNs

    kstec replied to Lucy79's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good Luck!!! If your state allows LPN's in the hospitals, than that is a great start. Check with the hospitals to see if they utilize LPN's. I live in Illinois and LPN's are not qualified to work at...

  12. not sure I believe the nursing shortage...

    kstec replied to Roozeyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well first of all be fortunate you're even allowed to work in a hospital, much less an ER. Here in Illinois, LPN's aren't qualified to work in hospitals due to the nurse practice act, which keeps...

  13. Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    kstec replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I remember taking a PRE-REQ for nursing school, while I had a gentlemen in my class taking it as a CO-REQ. You can figure that one out. I asked him how he got into the nursing program without having...

  14. Contracting Respiratory MRSA After Death?????????

    kstec posted a topic in General Nursing

    I took care of a resident who had MRSA of the lungs. Obviously we wore masks, gown and gloves when doing care while he was alive. His wife also wore the above. When he passed, she kept her gloves...

  15. DON Salaries

    kstec replied to alarla's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Make sure you get a full list of job responsibilities. I've known DON's who do alot of administrative work and I've known ones who do adminstrative work, wound care, work the floor, on call all the...

  16. About to become "a nurse!"

    kstec replied to tbanurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Now that you have your RN, assuming ADN, there will people who will wonder when you going to get your BSN, CNP, PA, or MD. I'm a LPN and darn proud of it. If we all were at the very top (md) then...

  17. Ok, so where is the nursing shortage?

    kstec replied to BabySweetpea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I live far away from you, but Illinois is short nurses. RN's especially. LPN's are of course in high demand in hospitals, and RN's in the 3 hospitals we have. Pay is pretty good, and with the...

  18. I Need As Much Prayers As I Can Get.. Pleaseeee!!!

    kstec replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually I took my test at 9am in the morning, so the day before I gardened. I didn't pick up a book. I had appx. two months after graduation to study. I studied my weak areas and did random...

  19. I can't do it all

    kstec replied to nursecrk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know how you feel. I started a threa re: the good, bad and the ugly and my last comments were how I just quit one day. I too couldn't do it all and of course they (mgmt) expect you to and complain...

  20. Who Wants to Remain a LPN?

    kstec replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Whether you're an LPN or RN, they both involve a lot of responsibility. I'm a LPN and have worked LTC and at a clinic. The policies and demands put on you are all the same. I'm thinking of going...

  21. LTC: The good, bad and the ugly places!!!WOW!!

    kstec posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been working at this one LTC facility. It's not the worst around, but as I found out a recent interview at a different facility there are some beautiful, well staffed facilities. As soon as you...

  22. LTC: The good, bad and the ugly places!!!WOW!!

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I just quit the bad and ugly place last night. I called the administrator to report that a resident was being sent out and she asked did you contact the family? I said, yes, by leaving a...

  23. Reprimanded for NOT giving IV Push Medicine

    kstec replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that each state has different scopes of practice for LPN, but under the direct supervision on an MD, how does that work? I know that in a nursing home LPN's can take phone orders, but...

  24. How long is a spiked IV bag good?

    kstec replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in pharmacy we drew up 5cc syringes of 1/2 and 1/4 strength NS for NICU. The syringes were good for one month in the refrigerator. This is still a common practice for NICU. As for NS...

  25. LTC: The good, bad and the ugly places!!!WOW!!

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My present facility is Medicare/Medicaid and the well staffed one is Medicare/Self pay. There is definitely a difference in environment, staffing and quality of care. It just goes to show you that...