LPN2RNin6

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1. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

   LPN2RNin6 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

   Once a pt's pain is out of control it is much harder to get it back under control, that is the reason for giving the medication ATC even if they "look" comfortable. If they are in pain that is not our choice whether or not we think they look in pain...

2. A nurse's week story

   LPN2RNin6 replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

   Our facility was great..Monday we recieved flowers, Tuesday we got duffel bags with company logo on them and pizza.... Wednesday Ice cream, Thursday chips and salsa, and today we are getting a free 10 minute massage. I think they did pretty well...l...

3. "A good first impression???"

   LPN2RNin6 replied to ahett's topic in General Nursing

   Our facility started uniforms as well, but they told us about them in December and stated that all will have to be in full dress code by June, 1 that way everyone will have time to buy them. I guess they figured we could afford maybe one top per wee...

4. A&P Study Guide

   LPN2RNin6 replied to carilyn's topic in General Students

   Get the Anatomy and Physiology coloring books!! Seriously they carry them at Barnes and Noble one book for each, and they helped me so much, and it was a fun way to help learn the material.

5. The 'Image' of Nursing

   LPN2RNin6 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   not to sound snarky blue...but just how does a lpn "talk like an rn"...if being knowledable and answering pt questions intelligently means talking like an rn than i guess i do that often...sorry if i misunderstood the comment.

6. Questions about Remeron?

   LPN2RNin6 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

   In the long term care facility where I used to work they also gave the pts remeron to try and help boost appetite. I did not feel that it worked it just seemed to sedate them and they were too sleepy to eat.

7. Hospital vs Nursing Home for new RN grads.

   LPN2RNin6 replied to maximaxi's topic in General Nursing

   I too worked in the nursing home right after obtaining my LPN, I am now working towards my RN and have transferred to the hospital and I am glad I did. It really does give you a change to really use and fine tune your skills, there are many things I...