Lexxie

Lexxie LPN

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  1. diabetic orders question

    Lexxie replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    So are fractional units only used with the pump? I've never heard of drawing up a fraction of a unit via a

  2. LTC- What do you think the issue is?

    Lexxie replied to sinursie's topic in General Nursing

    Staffing is definitely an issue! My former facility only cared to provide adequate staff when it was "about that time" for the state to make their annual

  3. do lpns apply unna boots

    Lexxie replied to morris-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My facility would not allow us to apply unna boots. In their mind, it was the responsibility of the physician or wound clinic who ordered them to apply

  4. NET test for LPN program

    Lexxie replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The NET test I took to get into nursing school was just reading comprehension & basic algebra (with a little geometry thrown in). The school I went to offered tutoring specifically for the NET...

  5. HACC Lawsuit?

    Lexxie posted a topic in General Students

    I had planned to obtain my Associate's Degree from Excelsior College, but with VA & GA BON's recently deciding that they would soon not accept a degree from EC, I decided to go the traditional...

  6. is a prison a good place to work?

    Lexxie replied to pctsn9-20-80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would say go for it, if that's something you're interested in trying. If it doesn't work out, you can always go somewhere else. Good

  7. Im Worried...............

    Lexxie replied to jdc1026's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like it was "a reportable incident" and that's why police etc are involved. Whenever someone falls at my facility and it ultimately results in death, they have to report it to the state. This...

  8. aricept/namenda: cold turkey or taper off?

    Lexxie replied to blue280's topic in Patient Medications

    One of the docs at my facility likes to taper off Namenda. Aricept usually seems to just be

  9. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    Lexxie replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    For me, going to LPN school in my early 30's made a world of difference: I really wanted it, so I worked hard for it. Not so sure I would have been as gung ho when I was fresh out of high school....

  10. Submitted my resignation today....

    Lexxie posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been with my employer for 11 years, the last three as a LPN. This past spring I accepted a Charge Nurse position. The facility had just completed the cultural change and my floor opened. We...

  11. Working as an Intern before the NCLEX?

    Lexxie replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In PA you can work on a temporary permit which is good for one year. Due to a strained financial situation, I actually missed 2 days of work because I was unable to schedule my NCLEX before my...

  12. Anyone have these?

    Lexxie replied to vamedic4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have the Brunner & Sudarth CD.. can make a copy for

  13. Anyone going to Willow Street this year?

    Lexxie replied to hezaa's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was in the evening program. Yes you have to wear uniforms for class and clinicals. From what I hear, the evening program is better than the day program - there's a little more breathing room - ie:...

  14. Questions for PA Paramedics

    Lexxie replied to Lexxie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No I wouldn't.. The CEO of the company stated it could be done, while the medic refused to do it. Just wanted to know for myself what is

  15. Office Nursing

    Lexxie replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My full time job is in LTC. Needless to say it is often stressful. I work weekends in an Urgent Care Center. I really like the variety of patients & not knowing exactly what kind of problem...

  16. Petition for RN's in support of EC Graduates!!!

    Lexxie replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The link didn't work for me otherwise I'd sign

  17. Passed NC1!

    Lexxie posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed NC1 with a B. Now on to NC3. I've seen some posts of how difficult it is. Any tips on what is essential to know?

  18. Passed NC1!

    Lexxie replied to Lexxie's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The old

  19. It's official -- RN!!!

    Lexxie replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Whooohoooo!!

  20. Suesquatch, GN

    Lexxie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations GN!

  21. New LPN = questions about handling emergencies

    Lexxie replied to sparkle823tami's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Pagendeva pretty much hit everything. The only thing I would add is to notify the PCP. My facility requires it - even in an emergency

  22. and the survey says....

    Lexxie replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not anywhere near to taking the CPNE, but I know that my husband will be coming with me, depending on the

  23. Does anyone feel the same way?

    Lexxie replied to bagladytoRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's true in my area. The Magnet hospital does not hire LPNs. There is the rare opening for LPNs at the 2 smaller hospitals. Tons of jobs in Long Term Care

  24. SO discouraged...

    Lexxie replied to lpnnj479's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated in 2005. My experience so far has been in LTC. A few months ago, I started a part-time job at a new urgent care center. Most of what we get is run of the mill colds & sore throats....

  25. I Survived My First Med-Surg Per Diem Shift! Whew!!

    Lexxie replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Glad things went so well for your first