OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. Giving injections question....

    OgopogoLPN replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this one and when giving insulin from a vial. (I havn't done this in ages and almost always use an insulin pen

  2. "size of the paycheck"

    OgopogoLPN replied to agnesj23's topic in General Nursing

    Why oh why another RN vs LPN thread? :smackingf:banghead: Oh why isn't there a "beating the dead horse

  3. Giving injections question....

    OgopogoLPN replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutley was taught that and do it every time. If drawing up from a glass ampule, then I use a filtered draw needle and then change it to an appropriate sized needle for the injection. If drawing...

  4. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

    OgopogoLPN replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A lot of the duties you described (phone calls, doctors orders, labs etc) are dealt with by an RN at my LTC. My main duty is passing meds. Then wound care/treatments. I help the care aids (or...

  5. 12 hour shifts vs. 8 hour shifts

    OgopogoLPN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I work mostly 8's and love them as I get home at 3:10pm and have all afternoon and evenign with my kids. 12's are exhausting. Getting home at 7:20pm, right before bedtime, my kids are wound up and...

  6. Is it legal for them to have me take sick call unpaid?

    OgopogoLPN replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, reading stuff like this sure makes me appreciate my union (for all the pros and cons, a pro is I sure don't have to deal with situations like the OP is going through or having to have a new job...

  7. How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

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

    No phlebotomy here. We have lab techs who do all blood draws, both for acute care and LTC. 99% of the RNs aren't trained in them either. Some very old school ones, but no current

  8. Should I switch careers? (Canada)

    OgopogoLPN replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    Nope. When I work in acute care, I am teamed with an RN. We have between 7-9 patients between us. I will take 3-5 of the stable patients, the RN will take the others, more acute patients. I am...

  9. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    OgopogoLPN replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    So, it's an ad for an MA program. And it states they do practicums in a hospital. Wow...you've just proved all your points. Anyways, I'm done with this thread. As per the above moderator's...

  10. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    OgopogoLPN replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I thought your were now a pharmacist and there were no RNs in the hospital? How could the MA hand the order to the RN if she doesn't work

  11. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    OgopogoLPN replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, those links don't support squat about what you are posting that MAs can do. Nor have you answered even what country this is supposedly happening in. Oh, and it would be a physiotherapist who...

  12. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    OgopogoLPN replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    What city are you in? What country even if you aren't comfortable sharing the city. I find all of this very hard to believe is happening in the USA. And I'm from Canada.... Sure MA's can be taught HOW...

  13. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    OgopogoLPN replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my....there are just so many scary and hopefully inaccurate statements in this post!! Mini doctors??? You have got to be kidding me! I have bolded the rest of the ultra scary statement! No, the new...

  14. This can't be right...

    OgopogoLPN replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    My bold. How does not being able to look her in the eyes count as insubordination and being partly your fault?? Anyways, the situation sucks and I hope you get some

  15. Is this a microcosm of what happens in nursing on a DAILY basis!?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    That was horrible and disturbing to watch I hope that woman has dire consequences for her treatment of that poor resident. If I EVER saw a caregiver treating a resident like that, that would be...

  16. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    OgopogoLPN replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    seriously? seriously???? you are telling me that i have no self satisfaction from my ltc facility job??? i get my job satisfaction from knowing i took good care of my residents. brightening their...

  17. Is it RN,BSN or BSN,RN

    OgopogoLPN replied to ava'smomRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've only ever seen it as RN, BScN Never the other way

  18. Where was your first LPN job????

    OgopogoLPN replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Casual in both acute care and LTC. I usually take whoever calls first and if I like the ward/unit. Got this employment a week after graduation (but that was 2 years ago and things are dramatically...

  19. Must see commercial for nurses

    OgopogoLPN replied to TDKH54's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't want to take a thing home from the hospital that had been at the bedside.... oooh, the

  20. Prioritizing patients

    OgopogoLPN replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? You are HARASSING doctors and other nurses about YOUR HOMEWORK???

  21. RN Salaries: Hospital vs LTC

    OgopogoLPN replied to nursein2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Myself, or any RN will be make the same pay rate whether we work in a hospital or LTC (within the public health authority and our respective union collective agreements). Same hourly, same shift...

  22. males vs females as new RN's.

    OgopogoLPN replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing

    I sure hope males don't receive higher pay. Why in the world should they? What exactly are the advantages for males in

  23. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, since I was little. About 6 or 7. Just took me until I was 32 to do. Worked as a medical secretary for 12 years. Now hoping to be an RN before I'm 40.

  24. Night Shift Schedules...how does yours work?

    OgopogoLPN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work a lot of nights, but at my place of emplyment, the full time (8 hours) shifts are 6 on, 2 off, 6 on, 2 off, 4 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off. Start over.

  25. Have you ever shed tears in front of a patient or a patient's family.

    OgopogoLPN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, I've cried in front of families. Heck, I'm crying at reading this thread. Some very touching