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  1. should this girl pass nursing school?

    LPN_mn replied to mommymandy's topic in General Students

    We had a student like that in our LPN program. She did graduate the school program because she has the grades. She did not ever pass boards. I also think that you should MYOB and let what happens...

  2. How to deal with unexpected deaths of nurses and other health care professionals

    LPN_mn replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that this will help much but wanted to share with you anyway. I loved my grandfather dearly. We had a very close relationship. I was not very close to my grandmother. My grandfather...

  3. Making up a sick day?

    LPN_mn replied to evecel's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that if the policy was made after you gave your notice that they cannot apply it to you but I could be wrong. You will just have to do what you feel is best. Good

  4. What are your thoughts on unions?

    LPN_mn replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a job a few months ago that is union. While the LPN and the RN have different unions I am so glad I am in a union. Our union reps go to bat for us all the time. We just broke up into...

  5. Had a tubal, now want another baby-

    LPN_mn replied to blackIrish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a tubal done and then 2 years later ended up having hysterectomy. There are times that I want to have another baby so bad that it hurts. That is when I go get one of my nieces or nephew or a...

  6. Maybe stationed in Germany! HELP!!!

    LPN_mn replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in General World

    We spent 3 years in Germany at Rhein-Main Air Base. Germany is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. When you get there be sure that you take a long weekend and go the Cheimsee (sp) it is down...

  7. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    LPN_mn replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a very interesting subject. I was just thinking about when my children were born. My oldest in 1983, I was 18 years old. No one even spoke to me about breastfeeding. I was just given a...

  8. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    LPN_mn replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I cannot believe that you are being taught that an LPN is just a glorified CNA and even more appalled that you would actually repeat it. You have a lot to learn and it may be one of those people who...

  9. Smoking bans in and around NC hospitals

    LPN_mn replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I work for a state facility in Minnesota and the whole campus is smoke free. I am a smoker and I spend 8 hours at work and do not smoke while I am there. I get busy and the time flies by. Guess...

  10. new nurse refuse drug test

    LPN_mn replied to newnurse52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In most states if you refuse a urine test it is listed as a fail. Most employers will not hire you because you refused and "failed" you urine

  11. Denying Meds

    LPN_mn replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    My professional judgement is based on fact. Although I DO NOT feel that these criminals should be getting better health care provided to them than law abiding citizens, I do call the doctor when one...

  12. Just cancelled contract-LPN-RN

    LPN_mn replied to nurseunderwater's topic in Excelsior College

    I know that feeling. Am paying off the loan and the books are just collecting dust. I just chalk it up to a lesson learned. If it sounds to good to be true it usually is. I would not recommend the...

  13. Denying Meds

    LPN_mn replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    I don't have a problem with giving these people their meds. I have a problem with the way the system is run. I work with the Sex Offender population. Let me tell you how it works. They run around...

  14. Denying Meds

    LPN_mn replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    I work in a regional treatment center for the Mentally Ill and Dangerous and the Sex Offenders. I could tell you some very disturbing stories about the MI&D patients. They normally come to us...

  15. Clinicals on board exams?

    LPN_mn replied to DebbieLynne's topic in General Nursing

    In Minnesota there is no clinical portion to the NCLEX. All computerized testing to show that you are competent to practice

  16. Wrist, auto BP cuffs. Use one? Have advice?

    LPN_mn replied to Weebils-Wobble's topic in General Nursing

    The name brand is Reli On manual inflate digital blood pressure monitor. I really like mine. It has a memory that will store several blood pressures. It runs on aa batteries. I think you will find...

  17. Wrist, auto BP cuffs. Use one? Have advice?

    LPN_mn replied to Weebils-Wobble's topic in General Nursing

    I was having problems with my BP and had to take it several times daily. I purchased one of the wrist cuff ones and it was very inaccurate. If the person moves their had or arm you can get an...

  18. Any Good Nursing Book Suggestions?

    LPN_mn replied to JacqueOCS's topic in General Nursing

    My kids bought me Chicken Soup for the Nurses Soul. Not a very long book but lots of great stories from other

  19. State hospital.

    LPN_mn replied to ARNPsomeday's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a State Hospital (Regional Treatment Center) and all of our patients are court ordered. We have MI&D (Mentally Ill and Dangerous) units and we have Sex Offender units. They used to...

  20. Home Health Nurse Responsible For Other Children?

    LPN_mn replied to dina2001's topic in Home Health

    I started working for peds pt. in Home health care and the lady told me right up front that when I was at their house it was expected that I would help them care for the other children in the house....

  21. Brainstorming, End of life and Morphine use.

    LPN_mn replied to Antikigirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Some people are not going to agree with me on this but I feel the reason some nurses do not give pain meds is because they don't want the person to die on their shift. Don't want to do the paper...

  22. Treatments in LTC

    LPN_mn replied to nurseangel78's topic in Nursing Career

    In Minnesota a nurse can do a nursing order and you do not have to be an RN to do it at some facilities. Remember we are talking LTC here and not hospital care. Nurses in the hospitals may not be...

  23. Treatments in LTC

    LPN_mn replied to nurseangel78's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been long term care for 5 years. If it was a nursing order then you don't need a Dr. order to d/c. If it was a Dr. order then you need a Dr. order to d/c unless the order says until healed...

  24. Need Input from the Pros

    LPN_mn replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on the new arrival. I have been following the post and feel as if I know you and your little one. Enjoy every minute for she will grow up too

  25. Does Forensic Nsng. include...

    LPN_mn replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Forensic

    I am an LPN. According to what I hear only RN can be forensic nurse. So where does that leave me. I do not want to tell people I am a forensic nurse when in fact I would be considered something...