husker-nurse LPN, LVN

I know that this is a very old thread but am curious as to how you ended up. Are you in nursing?

Hi, Sar4tee, just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth; I continued towards my RN immediately after LPN graduation, I really doubt if I would have returned to school after working in the field. I graduated with my RN at 46 and would not have it any othe...

Does anyone know what's happening with the Dubuque striking Nurses? Our contract with Mercy in Sioux City is up next July, and, of course, we will be affected by the outcome. If any of you are affected, you're in my prayers!

Otessa, it depends on your facility; in mine, it is NOT considered a restraint if family or patient requests it.

The same thing happened to ME when I was a brand new RN. I overheard the float nurse say (at 11:30pm, the start of the shift) "Who had the patient in room such-and-such last night??" (won't go into details, it involves a PCA pump with not enough trai...

In our facility, as long as a PATIENT or FAMILY MEMBER requests that the 4th siderail be up, it's not considered a restraint. HOWEVER, I always chart "SR up x4 per patient (or family member, with name, if possible). The name of the game is, after all...

Hmmm, went to work, started to get report, felt like dogs**t, told chargenurse I'm going to ER, went to ER and had a heart attack; had cardiac cath, headed for CCU; not my worst, but not a great day.......

mydee, how bad do you want it?

No, not drunk, and I am VERY concerned that not one of his healthcare providers noticed nor questioned this while he was a patient! I DID try to get him to go back to see his doc, but he won't go! WHY DID NO ONE EVEN ASK HIM ABOUT THIS???? I just sp...

I noticed the slurred speech after a friend was dismissed from the hosptal after being diagnosed with COPD; I have never noticed this in any of my patients and need to know if the two go hand-in-hand; I'm really concerned about this guy, he's only 54...

Yup, thought I was immune; yes, of course I did it to myself by lifestyle choices; just want to let you know, since this is mostly a FEMALE forum, that of course I presented with unusual symptoms; very little pain, more upper GI discomfort than anyth...

It's always good to get the first day behind you! Always ask for help when needed, never risk your (or your patient's) safety by attempting to do something alone that requires more assist; utilize all lifting devices, if available, take your breaks, ...

Remember your ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); helped me a lot with NCLEX!

Hi, neighbor! While I was in school, I went to work between LPN and RN classes (summer) for 6 weeks at a LTC facility; all I had to do was send for my CNA certificate, the DON figured that since I had my LPN, I most likely could do CNA work and she p...

My daughter did this very thing with her kids; one just never knows when it might be absolutely needed...........

Congratulations on your new job!

Thanks, and yes, I am truly amazed! To answer your question, no, not really "pain", more upper GI "discomfort", although I have a very high pain tolerance (which can be a problem at times!). I rated it at an 8 of 10 scale. I just knew that something ...

Still, this ratio is the reason that I left the first hospital that I worked at. I was afraid for my license and for my patients. With that many patients, it's next to impossible to provide any quality care. My heart goes out to you; I hope someone e...

Oh my, what an AWFUL story!!! Are you working in a hospital in charge of 11-14 patients, do I have that right??????? If, indeed, this is your only opportunity for working as an RN, you may need to rethink this career move; otherwise, you may have to ...

Thanks to all of you for your well wishes. Just PLEASE, if you ever have any symptoms like mine (NOT that every woman presents with the same sx. tho), get thee to the ER and tell them that you may be having an MI....better safe than dead, I say. Than...

The very best to all of you who anxiously await your Boards (and stop biting your nails)!

And that's exactly why I'm posting; if it saves even one woman from being misdiagnosed, then it's worth it to share. I'm not proud to say that I've made bad choices (and NO, none were illegal), but it's scary that women are dying of MI's when they do...

In our hospital, the charge nurse earns a whole whoppin' 2 dollars an hr more for the time in charge; she more than earns it; I wouldn't do it for TEN!

Welcome, vamedic, now, if ya don't mind a little constructive criticism; get your butt back to studyin', cuz ya don't want to to get too far behind! The very best to you; enjoy the site!

We have Urgent Care clinics in town that are open till 9pm; however, they don't seem to get used much, the same people keep showing up at the ER. I truly believe that some of them actually ENJOY being an inpatient, cuz they fight like He** to get a r...