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    Supervisor's mother died in a fire

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please keep our RN Supervisor and her family in prayer. Her mother died in a fire in VA on Monday. We were told yesterday that she was able to make it downstairs from her bedroom to the living room...
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    Roxanol Dosage Error?

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a resident where I work who is on Hospice. This is what Hospice wrote for her: Roxanol 0.5MG/0.25mL Q4hrs. PO/SL for anxiety/SOB. What is supplied is: Roxanol 20MG/1mL I believe they wanted...
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    Disadvantages of 2nd shift?

    stdntograd06 replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    I was on 3-11 shift for 8 months and it was HORRIBLE for me. I never saw my 12 yr. old daughter, or my husband. It definitely was NOT the shift for me. My daughter got on the bus at 7:30, which I was...
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    I passed my boards.....

    stdntograd06 replied to GPNnowwhat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :ancong!: Here in PA, you can pay something like $8 and get your results in a day or 2. But if you wait and check state board license verification, look up your name, you passed if you see a license...
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    one semester bridge program?

    stdntograd06 replied to 7starbuck7's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in PA, and am planning on taking our community college's bridge course into the RN program. It is about 6 weeks over the summer, then right into the RN program for 2 semesters and your done. I've...
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    LPN Starting Salary

    stdntograd06 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Southern PA, working for a county nursing home (30 minutes way) and making $15.45 on 12hr shifts (7P-7A). $3 shift diff from 7-11, then $1 shift diff from 11-7. I've only been an LPN for 1...
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    PDA's & LPN/LVN???

    stdntograd06 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have the Palm TX, bought it off eBay brand new for $200 . You can find them on eBay if you care to do the legwork (or... fingerwork ) I absolutely love it!!! There is a bundle package on Skyscape...
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    Which agencies are the best?

    stdntograd06 replied to Malt123's topic in Agency Nurses

    I live in souhern PA, and have signed up to work for General healthcare Resources. I haven't started yet, what, if anything has anyone heard of them? I've been told by a few CNA'S, and LPN'S that...
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    Easter is not a holiday?????

    stdntograd06 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a PA county nursing home, and we get all the Federal Holidays paid (All the "bank" holidays). Easter is not one of our paid holidays, but Good Friday is. I believe also that the religious...
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    Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    stdntograd06 replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ok, I've gone through the HACC RN AND the PN program. I'll tell you why in a sec. *** It is a VERY hard program but you will come out prepared to hit the floor running. Trust me.*** I was in the RN...
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    Shoes...what do you wear?

    stdntograd06 replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have read Dansko's, New Balance & Nike appear to be amonst the best. I've only been a nurse 9 months and my feet hurt badly last night. I wear Dr. Scholls, but then again I've had them since...
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    Impact of computers on pt care and workflow

    stdntograd06 replied to HINFgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My place of employment has used Millenium Pharmacy for computerized medication administration and I'm wondering if anyone currently uses them or have in the past. They are a fairly new company and...
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    holidays=need to turn off my phone

    stdntograd06 replied to acerila's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I have private cells with unlimited minutes between us. They are not published, as all cell numbers I believe are unlisted. My work does not have my cell number and I also screen my...
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    Learning medications

    stdntograd06 replied to woodland21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    woodland21, I have been an LPN in a LTC facility for 6 months now and give basically the same medications repeatedly throughout the day to 26+ residents. I have my Davis drug guide in my med cart at...
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    LPN to BSN Help

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for 9 months now and want to go back to school for my BSN . I have all my sciences/prereq's/general classes done for the RN. I still have to work full-time so my only option is to...
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    No home life on 2nd shift/ Worth it?

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I currently work in PA at a LTC facility on 3rd shift (w/$1 shift diff), and am changing to 2nd shift this week (w/$3 shift diff), basically had no choice due to position eliminated . I am concerned...