OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. A day in the life of an LPN

    OgopogoLPN replied to Sophie32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Post surgical unit... Today I... -did a number of head to toe assessments -changed 3 dressings -removed staples -gave a few IM's -took some blood sugars -passed oral meds -hung a few IV bags, dc'd a...

  2. Is there anything you still can't do?

    OgopogoLPN replied to whippoorwill's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Big, thick, crusty yellow toenails gross me out much more than bodily fluids

  3. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    OgopogoLPN replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    The term "under the supervision" is very hard to define or understand I think. I'm an LPN at a LTC facility in BC. When I am doing assessments, interventions, med passes/treatments, etc, there is...

  4. Sorry, dumb question...

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are postings at my hospital for the "ALC unit". I don't know what this stands for......:uhoh21: :uhoh21: Can anyone help me

  5. Sorry, dumb question...

    OgopogoLPN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much!!! Now it makes sense

  6. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    OgopogoLPN replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I personally LOVE 8's and will only work 8's. But there are those who will only work 12's. I think that the option should be given and I would bet that sick calls and absentee calls would drop...

  7. What's Your Passion?

    OgopogoLPN replied to alwayslearning08's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to be an L+D nurse, however LPN's in my hospital can't do L+D. I'm already 32 and just graduated as an LPN and really don't know when or if I'll go back to school and become an RN. As an...

  8. Canadian Practical Nursing Exam, Sep 10, 2008

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in International Nursing

    So, I just took the exam today...it was tough. I did very well in class, but I'm just not sure how I did on this one. So many ambiguous questions. The next six weeks waiting for results is going to...

  9. Does your work call you at 0530?

    OgopogoLPN replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully we have a great system where I work!! We have a central scheduling office. I'm casual at two LTC facilities. If I'm available that day, I will leave my ringer on and be prepared to be...

  10. Would 8 hour shifts help alleviate burnout?

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC facility and most LTC facilities in my area have 8 hour shifts only, while acute care is almost all 12's. So, my question is, would having 8 hour shifts in acute care help alleviate...

  11. POLL - Position/Salary

    OgopogoLPN replied to cabolissa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $23.75/hour. $0.95/hr diff for eve/wknds $1.60/hr diff for overnights $2.90/hr extra in lieu of benefits/holiday pay/sick time LPN in 2 different LTC facilities (hospital LPN's make the exact same...

  12. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When a physician gives a doctors order for a nurse to carry out, it is NOT his/her butt on the line. If the nurse fails to carry out the action or does it incorrectly, it is the NURSES license at...

  13. For the nightshifters.

    OgopogoLPN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    As I'm casual and do both days and nights, I prefer 8 hour overnights. It gives me time in the evening to be with my kids, have a nice supper with my family, put my 5 year old to bed and then have a...

  14. What do you think about Physician Assistants?

    OgopogoLPN replied to life_aknew's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Canada and we don't have PA's. What is the educational difference between a PA and an MD? What are they referred as? Doctor? And what is the main difference between a PA and an

  15. New grad/New hire needs 3-11 LTC advice.

    OgopogoLPN replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When you start your shift, know your residents who are diabetic, on Sinemet and narcs. Be sure they get their meds/insulin on a strict schedule. If a resident doesn't get HS meds, give them theirs...

  16. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh and just to give my :2cents: on this statement. Yes, I am under the supervision of an RN, but here's my work situation. 84 residents divided into 4 hallways. 1 LPN per hallway, 2 RN's per 40 or 44...

  17. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You asked for a list, here is some of it in bold. This is my post from

  18. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's not about who does "LESS". Good grief. It's DIFFERENT!!! The Resident Care-Aids (similar to CNA- I'm in Canada) at my LTC do A LOT!!! They work their buns off. They in no way do "LESS" than I...

  19. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You start IV's???????? Now there's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Sigh, no...you can't. I have no hatred whatsoever towards MA's. But MA's CANNOT do everything an LPN can do. Read my post on my 16...

  20. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, you don't :banghead: Where is the dead horse

  21. Canadian Practical Nursing Exam, Sep 10, 2008

    OgopogoLPN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats!!!!! It's a great feeling to be DONE, isn't

  22. OMG...how do you folks in LTC do it day and and day out?

    OgopogoLPN replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the exact same thing when I did my first clinical in LTC. I said "if I ever end up working in LTC, I will shoot myself." And I also said "I will ONLY work in acute care, NEVER in LTC"....

  23. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My bolds (since I don't know how to multi-quote :chuckle ) CMA's do not have the same studies. LPN's have in-depth A + P, med-surg, pathophysiology, pharmacology, assessments, etc. I don't think any...

  24. Canadian Practical Nursing Exam, Sep 10, 2008

    OgopogoLPN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    No, I don't think it works like that. I'm sure it just has to do with when things are mailed. I wouln't worry about failing if you don't have yours

  25. Canadian Practical Nursing Exam, Sep 10, 2008

    OgopogoLPN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    I got my results on