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allantiques4me

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  1. LPNs NOT Medicating??

    allantiques4me replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im an LPN and I take pride in my strong assessment skills!I dont know why youd think LPNs do not assess.Its part of the nursing process.As for LPNs not passing medications,we needed to pass the...

  2. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    allantiques4me replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Montgomery,you sure do a lot.Back in the day when I was an aide I did treatments foley insertions ect.But then you had to be an LPN to do those things.Is that legal for you to be doing those...

  3. The nursing process is driving me crazy!

    allantiques4me replied to Ltorres5351's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow,24000 sounds like a lot of money.There are a lot of scholarships out there ,you just need to search.I went to nursing school all expenses paid.Sometimes you could work as an aid and the facility...

  4. LPN's Who Sign Off Med Passes But Dont Give Meds

    allantiques4me replied to MsLady06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I cant believe how dangerous this could be!!I mean persons on BP meds( could stroke out)persons on antiseizure meds labs would be off,then the DR.would change the order,maybe causing a dangerous...

  5. The nursing process is driving me crazy!

    allantiques4me replied to Ltorres5351's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The Lpn idea is a good option.You could already be working as a nurse,get invaluable experience while you are waiting to get into the accellerated program for associate RNand be making good money as...

  6. Shaken Baby

    allantiques4me replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible situation you encountered!Dont give up your dream to work with children.I happen to work with children that have been severely abused and have behavioral issues because of it.i can say...

  7. what's the appropriate name for this procedure?

    allantiques4me replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Ive never heard of a procedure to drain the fluid

  8. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    allantiques4me replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    And PS.It seems like nowadays you need aRN with wound care certification to do the wound care job I did as a(treatment aid)before I was a Nurse!Go

  9. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    allantiques4me replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know back in the day(I was a nurses Aid in the early 80s)they didnt require you to be a certified na.And back then it seems that the ones that were certified were the worst.I earned a promotion to...

  10. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    allantiques4me replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! tylenol can be nephrototoxic if given in large

  11. Question about actual responsibilities of a nurse(general)

    allantiques4me replied to flygirls2's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations on starting clinicals,Ive always located the policy manual in the facility first.It usually gives guidelines on who and how to do procedures.also you need to know your state laws...

  12. Not Ready for being left alone...

    allantiques4me replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    yeah llg,maybe you are right about putting the bird out of the

  13. Not Ready for being left alone...

    allantiques4me replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    you poor girl.I know exactly how you feel.Ive been there done tht.I started having panic attacks and wanted to call nursing quits.I actually gave up nursing for a year.Looking back in retrospect,I...

  14. There are no practical nurses in my country...

    allantiques4me replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I cant believe the unprofessional attitude of the RN you encountered!!Iknow,myself,Ive encountered RNs that didnt remember you dont put more than 3ccs in an IM injection.Also there were times I was...

  15. I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    allantiques4me replied to SaharaOnyxRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh my God.I was in a situation like this.I have the same mentality .the poor person in the bed could be your mother.If only every nurse and aid thought that way.Patients would be treated great.I...

  16. HH-have you ever been attacked?

    allantiques4me replied to texas_lvn's topic in Home Health

    o my Gosh! this sounds terrifying!it sounds like it should have been reported to authorities.Maybe you should talk to someone medically too.something that horrible ,you could have ptsd.I cant

  17. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    allantiques4me replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    I really wouldnt worry about what the 2nd shift supervisor thinks of you.There are many people in the world you will come across,some will like you ,some you wont click with.Thats fine too.I feel that...

  18. LPN Starting Salary

    allantiques4me replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it depends on what area of speciality you work.and what part of the Us your in .I make 20.00 at a job I absolutely love!!Ive also worked at places making 22.00 an hour which ive...

  19. Lowest of the Low

    allantiques4me replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im so sorry about your negative experience.You probably know in your heart !!you are a great nurse.!Ive been through a similar experience as a new grad.I had very little orientation also.Thought thats...

  20. Help I'm mobbed

    allantiques4me replied to Sonn's topic in General Nursing

    Dear SONN ,I am totally sorry that you feel Ive been inconsiderate to your feelings.Im kind of new to the computer thing.I hope you have more patience with your clients,I dont believe I deserved that...

  21. Help I'm mobbed

    allantiques4me replied to Sonn's topic in General Nursing

    SONN.Im sorry if you feel Ive been inconsiderate to your thread.Yes I do happen to be new to this computer thing.I just pray you are more patient with your clients.I didnt deserve that message from...

  22. Help I'm mobbed

    allantiques4me replied to Sonn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow nurses. Im a nurse at a residential center for abused /neglected children.Ive been trying to find a video/dvd teaching video to instruct the children on puberty issues.I want to keep it...

  23. Cleveland Area Nurses?

    allantiques4me replied to ClevelandStudentNurs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the RAINBOW hospital idea.Or Cleveland Clinic.They are both world reknowned hospitals and im sure you can find a wonderful preceptor to help you get on your way to what you truly...

  24. How long before you were hired?

    allantiques4me replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree.There are a ton of long term care centers looking for LPNs.no problem here finding a position.And you could obtain a lot of technical experience.You learn a lot on the job.And if youre...

  25. How long before you were hired?

    allantiques4me replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congratulations on your new career!! I think you will definitely have good results finding a job in long term care .It seems like hospitals are always looking for Med surg LPNs.As for how long before...