LovebugLPN

LovebugLPN

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  1. What do I do?

    LovebugLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work with a wonderful boy in a school setting. He has a trach and has suction equiptment etc. that is brought with him. Another nurse occassionally has him and when he does he leaves equiptment...

  2. What do I do?

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    When I say the equiptment is left behind what I mean is it is left in classroom and he is going down many floors without it. There is no way anyone wold be able to get any equiptment in time if...

  3. Mount Aloysius College

    LovebugLPN posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am currently an LPN and am looking into doing the LPN to RN bridge program at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. Does anyone have any thoughts on the nursing program

  4. Please don't say "I told you so"

    LovebugLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went to work, for the first time last night, at the LTC facility from Hell. I know everyone said I would burn out. I don't think I will be there long enough for that to happen. The nurse with me...

  5. Please don't say "I told you so"

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I must be hormonal because after reading all of these supportive responses I started to cry. Yes, I will call the state and Thank You to all of

  6. Please don't say "I told you so"

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I just called the DON to let her know I would not be returning. She asked if it was just that I didn't like it. I told her there were things there that were things there that concerned me and I...

  7. Please don't say "I told you so"

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Checking BS and giving insulins more then 2 hours before time ordered. Residents were in halls, naked looking for people to help dress them. PCAs were helping residents wash with doors open. There...

  8. Does this make sense?

    LovebugLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had my first day of orientation yesterday with a couple of other nurses at a LTC facility. We were discussing why we chose to work there. A few said this was the only job they were offered. I told...

  9. I was horrified today!!!!

    LovebugLPN replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    This was posted in 2005. You guys had me all worried about this

  10. Does this make sense?

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I probably will "burn out" but I am willing to take the chance. It may be tomorrow or it may be 20 years from now. It doesn't hurt to try to make a difference. If nobody took chances on places like...

  11. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    LovebugLPN replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that someone should sit down MAs and CNAs and explain to them that they are only to refer to themselves as MA or CNA. See problem

  12. The logistics of nursing school and being a mom (or dad)

    LovebugLPN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    Okay I will not respond about opinions on daycare because I have some pretty strong opinions also. I will say that your children will be fine. They will see you studying and know that for a while...

  13. s/p tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy on 14 y/o

    LovebugLPN replied to kate1969's topic in Pediatric

    Call her doctor for advice. Explain problem to

  14. Texas Cath ?

    LovebugLPN replied to laurainri's topic in General Students

    I am sure your instructors will tell you to keep your gloves on. You need to ask them. But I do agree with you that sticking to condom caths would be

  15. When a clinic employee plays Know-It-All......

    LovebugLPN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    How did you manage not to tell her off? I must be too confrontational because I would be all over her.

  16. Lie about references?

    LovebugLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I just went through a divorce about a year ago. During the time I was married I lost a lot of friends. My best friend stood by me. I am filling out applications to get back into nursing but...

  17. Lie about references?

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    The wording on the application asks for "individuals who are familiar with your work ability". That leaves my pastor, landlord, grocer, meter maid, etc out. I can not put people from other jobs...

  18. Lie about references?

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Do you think this will get in the way of me being hired? I like your suggestion about listing "will explain at interview". That is a great

  19. **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    LovebugLPN replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I left nursing school thinking I knew it all. I walked into my first job and one of the older, wiser nurses looked at me (on the first night) and said "I will not eat you but I will tell you that if...

  20. Should I Have Stepped In??

    LovebugLPN replied to leesespieces's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, I love your responses, especially this one. You managed to say it all and in the most thorough way I could imagine. The OP did the right thing and she needs to know

  21. Would you offer medical advice online?

    LovebugLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a quick question. I frequent a baby website often. I see a lot of nurses offering medical advice (ex. meds that can be taken during pregnancy) and ending it with "I am a nurse". I find that...

  22. Would you offer medical advice online?

    LovebugLPN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am saying that this "nurse" told a person that the doctor was an idiot and that this med was safe. She then went on to say she is a nurse. There may be a reason this pt was told not to take it and...

  23. Charting

    LovebugLPN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a doctors office that had computer charting. I hated it because one of the MAs went in to the chart and deleted information and left my signature after it. If the patient hadn't called...

  24. LPN with NO experience,,HELP!

    LovebugLPN replied to DTC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been out of nursing school since 8/2004 and have only worked in nursing for a total of 9 months. I had a few other jobs besides that working in LTC. They only lasted a few days before I left....

  25. I feel so bad

    LovebugLPN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just started working in an ab/gyn office and yesterday the doctor went in to see a patient. This young woman (approx 30 years old) asked the dr if there was anything that could be done about the...