lpnin03

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1. Dilantin allergy

   lpnin03 posted a topic in Correctional

   The other evening intake called up to medical to say there was a 28 yo w/m that felt like he was going to have a seizure. He came up to medical and I took a set of vitals, B/P: 122/78, P: 98, T: 98.1, R: 20, O2 Sats on RA: 98%. He stated that he ha...

2. Are you allowed to use personal cell phones at work?

   lpnin03 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work at a jail and we all carry them. I have it set on vibrate and I never answer it if an inmate is around. If I am in the medical unit I will walk into another room. If I am passing pills to the inmates, I will just let my voice mail pick it u...

3. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

   lpnin03 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   I live in VA and was in KY for a few days. I called my cell phone company to make sure that I was not being charged for roaming. When the customer service rep answered the phone I asked her' "yes, I was wondering if you could tell me if I am in roa...

4. Got a new job!!!

   lpnin03 posted a topic in Correctional

   Well, last Wednesday I got a new job at a rather large county jail. At first I was being hired for PRN work but by the time my background check came back they had a full-time position for me. I start on Monday. I am a little nervous. Not so much ...

5. What was your first LPN job? Was it difficult to find after grad?

   lpnin03 replied to luckymichelle's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was offered a job on the med/surg floor at the hospital in my area about a month before I graduated. I took 1 month off after graduation before I started to work there. I started out at $12.70/hr and after about 9 or 10 months went up to $13.17/h...

6. Night shift nurses...How many hours of sleep do you get?

   lpnin03 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How many hours of sleep do you typically get each day??

7. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

   lpnin03 replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

   I had a patient one night and I can't remember exactly what she was in for but she has a history of Chron's. Needless to say she had SEVERAL large, loose BMs during my shift. It always took two people to get her on and off the bedpan. I went in wi...

8. Who to use as reference for new job?

   lpnin03 replied to Genista's topic in Career Support

   I am going through the exact same thing right now. I do not want my supervisor to know anything about this possible new job. She has a way of making life difficult for those that are looking else where. I asked a RN on my floor that I work closely...

9. need advice for application question!!

   lpnin03 posted a topic in Correctional

   Hello all! I am currently applying for a job at a local jail for a LPN position. There is a question that asks for me to write why I am interested/think I would be good for this position. I'm looking for some advice on some things to include othe...