TheNurseMan

TheNurseMan

ICU,Acute Care, LTACH, Post Op /Recovery

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  1. Mo to Tx licensure endorsement question

    TheNurseMan replied to The Bell Jar's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When are you moving permanently, or are you sure you are going to? I live/work in Kansas City, Missouri, and work in Dallas,Texas also. I originally worked in Texas on a Colorado license (Colorado...

  2. document signing

    TheNurseMan replied to carolinalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I would speak with your supervisor WITHOUT delay....... If the orders aren't signed/implemented in a timely fashion, and pt harm should result from a dose not being increased/decreased and/or...

  3. I just got a needle stick after injecting a pt. SQ :(

    TheNurseMan replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with "In My". I have managed to obtain 3 needle sticks in my career (No, I'm not not uncoordinated, just luck of the draw. Be aware of unexpected pt movement, one went into a seizure just as...

  4. IV ceritified questions?

    TheNurseMan replied to NurseLearningForLife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, you are "eligible", but you may have a few additional hoops depending on the state. Was your IV certification included in your initial license (are all LPN's who study/license in your current...

  5. So overwhelmed

    TheNurseMan replied to cvenable's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey There, Yes, it is a normal feeling. I would be more worried about you if you didn't have concerns. Absorb as much as you can, tackle one thing at a time, and be contented with what you have...

  6. One more old guy headed to LPN school

    TheNurseMan replied to red2003xlt's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I think you will be amazed at what you bring to the table. Your life experience has afforded you skills that young nurses have yet to realize in their own lives. You have a more...

  7. Concorde vs. American Career College

    TheNurseMan replied to joliemolie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey there. You are around the same age I was when I attended Concorde in Denver, Colorado. I really feel that Concorde was indeed the winning choice! It was not an easy program (okay, it kicked my...

  8. New agency nurse, please help!!

    TheNurseMan replied to megan0321's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Megan, I am not trying to add to your nerves here, but I must agree with "TraumaRUs". My best advice would be listen to your gut. If you feel over your head, your probably are, and once you accept...

  9. aaaahhhhh! should i leave now?

    TheNurseMan replied to aeolus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey There, Let me begin by saying that quitting is not the answer, ONLY a last resort. Even then, I would make sure you are enrolled in a new program before doing so, or procrastination may end up...