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  1. Does Forensic Nsng. include...

    LPN_mn replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Forensic

    I am looking for the same type of info. I recently accepted a job at a state hospital and will be providing nursing care to sex offenders. They keep making statements about forensic nursing care....

  2. CNA ? Is it really gross and why do we have to?

    LPN_mn replied to pristy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure what cna's in hospitals do but cna's in LTC help people with their ADL's. That includes assisting to bathroom, changing soiled pads (diapers), bathing, making beds, assisting with...

  3. Itchy Ears

    LPN_mn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I was the only person with this problem. I have been to the ENT and he keeps telling me there is nothing wrong. My ears also drain that yellowish liquid. I thought maybe it was from the...

  4. Nurses and doctors...

    LPN_mn replied to nursing 101's topic in General Nursing

    I have the feeling that since you are in Florida it is the southern way. I was reared in the south and now live in Minnesota. I am amazed at the people who show little or no respect for others. I...

  5. I'm having a hysterectomy!

    LPN_mn replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    It takes minimum 6 weeks to recover. I was not allowed to drive or lift anything over 10 lbs. I am sure there were other restrictions that I just don't remember. Take it easy and take the whole 6-8...

  6. concealed medicines?

    LPN_mn replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in LTC for almost 6 years. We were just recently visited by state and the question came up because one of our residents gets her meds with food at mealtime. We crush the meds put them in...

  7. How stupid am I !!!!

    LPN_mn replied to safewaygreenbox's topic in International Nursing

    LOL I've done the same thing. Laid down one evening to take a nap and hubby did not wake me up because I was sleeping so good. Had to be to work at 6am. I swear I heard the alarm go off so got out...

  8. LPN's in CCU, a vent

    LPN_mn replied to NYERNURSE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am probably going to get flamed from some LPN's for this statement. I am an LPN and love it. There are places that LPN should not practice and I have to say critical care areas are places that LPN...

  9. A problem at work last night.

    LPN_mn replied to LPN1974's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That kind of thing is the reason I quit doing MR/DDS group home nursing. You are not suppose to supervise the NA's but you let something go wrong and you are the first one getting the butt chewing....

  10. Making it through Nursing School with Children

    LPN_mn replied to mommyrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All of my children were in school when I started nursing school. Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 4th, and 6th grades. Hubby was very supportive and even built me a special place in the outside garage to...

  11. Another Old (?) uniform question

    LPN_mn replied to Ariko's topic in International Nursing

    There are several places here in minnesota where cap in optional and some of the nurses do wear their caps. I wore mine when I worked in a convent for retired and sick nuns. They thought it was...

  12. Pulling G-Tubes

    LPN_mn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't understand how any of you can say what her husband has allowed and what he has not allowed. You are not there all you know is what you read and let me tell you the newspapers and her parents...

  13. Call Offs

    LPN_mn replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in a LTC facility then you have a chain of command. Go to the administrator and if that doesn't help then go on up to the corporate office and when the owner finds out nurses are looking...

  14. is there a lpn program in jonesboro ar

    LPN_mn replied to mspooh's topic in General Nursing

    I did a google search for licensed practical nursing programs in jonesboro but do not know the zip code so could not search for closest school. Try doing

  15. Patients You *Know*

    LPN_mn replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else...keep everything confidential. When I was a nursing student I was assigned to a patient and the name of the patient did not click with me until I went in to take care of...

  16. Are we too trusting of people ?

    LPN_mn replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in the south and people up north comment on the people of arkansas being backwards, in-bred, etc. I really don't understand why people think that because you were raised in the south that...

  17. Question about thalassemia and organ donation

    LPN_mn replied to LPN_mn's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks for all that replied to my messege. I am in my early 40's and to tell the truth have started thinking alot about organ donation since my 15 yr old daughter started asking questions. The...

  18. Question about thalassemia and organ donation

    LPN_mn posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    I have thallasemia minor and have passed the blood disorder to my children. In a nut shell the red blood cells are deformed and it appears that the person is anemic even though they are not. I have...

  19. Question about thalassemia and organ donation

    LPN_mn replied to LPN_mn's topic in Public, Community Health

    The doctors are very puzzled because none of my family is of mediterreanen (spelling) descent. We are German and Dutch. My mother was diagnosed many years ago and we 3 girls have it. My 2 brothers...

  20. Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    LPN_mn replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This post about corificeats brought back memories of when my children were born. 1st baby 1983 didn't have corificeat (don't even remember seeing them back then), 2nd baby 1985 born in military...

  21. LPN as Charge??

    LPN_mn replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC in Minnesota. LPN are considered charge nurse for their hall, but the LPN cannot delgate, supervise other employees. If they are putting you in that role you may want to check with your...

  22. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    LPN_mn replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a similar situation and cannot tell you the quilt that I felt that I did not see that my son was abusing drugs. I beat myself up daily because being a nurse I should have seen what was...

  23. LPN and loan forgiveness?

    LPN_mn replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I live in Minnesota and there is are some instances of loan forgiveness but you have to apply for them BEFORE you get out of LPN school. One of them is through long term care. If you agree to stay...

  24. e-z stand requirements

    LPN_mn replied to still-inspired's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They have to be weight bearing to use the e-z stand. Consult with therapy but they should tell you the same thing. And you still need 2 people to do the

  25. Your Recommended Watch

    LPN_mn replied to agent's topic in General Nursing

    My watch is a timex. It is waterproof, has a second hand and lights up q15 seconds when you push the button. Is great for taking pulse in the dark. I work in LTC and sometimes need to take pulse...