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dolphn545

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  1. what is your facility protocol?

    dolphn545 replied to celestial1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we have specific bowel protocol in our facility. On the people that are always on it, I start w/warm prune juice. This works most of the time. However, our protocol is: On evening 2 w/no BM, our...

  2. REAL World Of Nursing!

    dolphn545 replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other poster regarding the aides. Treat your aides well. They can either make your job a thousand times easier, or make your job hell. My girls know that they can ask me for...

  3. How long for the NCLEX-PN results in pennsylvania?

    dolphn545 replied to aviahhasmyheart's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Here's the link: http://www.licensepa.state.pa.us/default.asp I knew within 2 days. I took my boards on a Thursday afternoon, and by Saturday morning I

  4. is anyone else worried they are going to have a hard time finding a job?!?!

    dolphn545 replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree with the others, about applying now. Even if something isn't advertised. Alot of people don't actively seek and advertise during the holidays, but if you are interested in a facility, I...

  5. New Nursing Student Wishlist

    dolphn545 replied to 2bNurse Smart's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Don't forget a nice COMFORTABLE pair of nursing shoes!

  6. Thank God i passed but i lost my gf the day before the result

    dolphn545 replied to Podeng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, Congratulations on passing your boards!! That is a huge accomplishment in itself. You should feel so proud, for all the hard work that you have gone through to get to this point. I'm sorry...

  7. How many only got 85 questions?NCLEX PN

    dolphn545 replied to rrandle02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I happen to be one of the ones who had passed with 85 questions. I left the exam room feeling like I completely failed, called my father and told him I would end up retaking it. Had questions that I...

  8. Do LPN's get pinned?

    dolphn545 replied to mamunsey's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated this past June, and we were pinned, along with all the classes before ours. Depends on the school, I

  9. Need recommendation!

    dolphn545 replied to ryan4_justin's topic in General Nursing

    Your state should also have a website that you can check out info regarding their inspections, incidents, etc. That is usually helpful as

  10. Which job would you take?

    dolphn545 replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for option #2 as well. And as far as those less than desirable items that you may need to do, maybe a coworker would enjoy those, and has different undesirable duties to swap with. (rare,...

  11. What state are yall in and do yall work state or privatized prisons?

    dolphn545 replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    Just received a letter/availability form for one of the State facilities for a full time substitute LPN position. Any advice / recommendations you can offer? I would appreciate it.

  12. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    dolphn545 replied to adoryable's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck. I don't have any advice to relieve the waiting for you. I just took my PN boards just over a week ago, it shut off at 85 questions, and I thought for sure I had failed. I had similar...

  13. did you ever think it would be like this?

    dolphn545 replied to jamonit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Add me to the list. I'm exhausted. I feel so overwhelmed. I felt like you were describing me in the original post. How long do you give a place - to be fair - to determine if you are meant to be...

  14. NCLEX... this week! ahh!

    dolphn545 replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't offer any advice at this time. Just wanted to wish you luck on the NCLEX. I will be taking mine next week

  15. LVN/LPN what can you do in your state???

    dolphn545 replied to pink2blue1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    we cannot do IV push meds or hang blood products in

  16. NEED Help Studying for the Boards!!!!!!

    dolphn545 replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't offer much advice because I'm in the process of studying myself. I signed up for an online review course through NCSBN. www.learningext.com It does have a fee, and I'm not sure of the...

  17. New GPN

    dolphn545 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Everybody! I will be starting in a LTC facility Wednesday. Have orientation. I'm a new GPN. Any words for me, what to expect, what to bring on the first day, etc.

  18. New GPN

    dolphn545 replied to dolphn545's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. Thanks for responding. I didn't schedule the NCLEX yet. Actually, I still have to mail out my $200 money order! Here, we can do everything as a GPN that we would be able to do as a LPN as long...

  19. Is it wrong that I love this specialty so much?

    dolphn545 replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Shay - it takes a special type of person to be able to handle hospice. My grandfather had hospice in his final days. i'm not sure it's something I would be able to handle or not, but I certainly...

  20. Student LPN

    dolphn545 replied to armen818's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to allnurses.com ! I'm a new graduate from a LPN program, and came across these boards about halfway into the program. I have found them to be informative, and sometimes humorous. Kept my...

  21. Have I waited too long after graduation??!

    dolphn545 replied to kurlyy1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    kurlly1 - you may also want to consider checking with your school for continuing ed or refresher courses to get you back into the swing of

  22. Please Tell Me This Isnt So!

    dolphn545 replied to ILUVNURSING01132006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The CNA (or NA) is nurse assistant. The responsibility of complete patient care lies with the nurse, and that will include bedpans and bathing people. Regardless of what title you have after your...

  23. nursing student organization fundraising ideas

    dolphn545 replied to weasie's topic in General Nursing

    chinese auction w/bake sale. Ask each student to make a theme basket, and you can usually go around to businesses for gift certificate

  24. Littmann 4100 electronic stethoscope

    dolphn545 replied to Suz_QRN's topic in General Students

    I can't offer any info specific to the stethoscope you're asking about. What I would suggest is to just go into a med supply store and test out the stethoscopes before you decide to buy one and see...

  25. Who got hired quickly after grad?

    dolphn545 replied to kjmathews's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Do they at least allow you to interview with facilities and the facility will "hold" a job for you until you are licensed? Also, is your state online (to view results) so you can begin