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labvampire

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  1. I hate being a nurse

    labvampire replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand. Nursing is top heavy, and women are different managers than men. But, LTC will suck the life out of you. It is a very emotional and physically draining type of nursing. All aspects...

  2. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

    labvampire replied to dulcemorena's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the second post, it has to be your area. I would expand my search and consider moving. Secondly, by your post, did you go through class because of the love for nursing or because of...

  3. LPNs NOT Medicating??

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

    I am an LPN and work in an ER. I do assessments and give meds daily. I participate in all codes and get the meds for the RN to push by IV when she is busy, I do everything except push IV meds and...

  4. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    labvampire replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i am an lpn in the er. that doesn't happen around my area, but this hospital does utilize lpn's. i am so happy i became an lpn first. the knowledge base i have obtained in the past two years is...

  5. ILL LPN's ..Please read and reply..

    labvampire replied to allycat4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to Illinois Central College in Peoria,

  6. PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

    labvampire replied to justwannabanurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hell no! You keep your license and give them a copy. They can look it up online. Mine is on my wall framed. Illinois looks it up online for

  7. help with IV's!

    labvampire replied to asabater's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To avoid a bunch of air bubbles, while I'm spiking the bag I pinch the resevoir so once the spike is in it sucks the IV fluid in and the air bubbles go through the line, then I open up the other end...

  8. I just don't know anything!

    labvampire replied to AngelaLPN08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't get frustrated, get motivated! Assert yourself and tell them you want! Be outgoing and curious! Tell them you want to pass meds, get familiar with charting, do what you are trained to do!...

  9. LPN are we professional nurses or just RNs?

    labvampire replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked in an ER for 1 1/2 yrs. I am an LPN working on bridging to RN. There is a huge difference between us. The RN's are ultimately repsonsible for everything that happens. Pt. care,...

  10. Scared to work :(

    labvampire replied to Jab08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Stop worrying..........Totally normal feeling. You have to believe in yourself and project that during an interview even if you feel unsure. Just ensure the proper orientation will follow being...

  11. What was the hardest part of your LVN or LPN education?

    labvampire replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with alot of the posts. I had problems because I was older and didn't hold my tongue and that got me into alot of trouble. The intimidation crap didn't fly with me at all. I wish there were...

  12. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

    labvampire replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN in an ER. I do 95% of what an RN does. The only thing I don't do is push IV meds. The RN is paid more because she is ultimately the one everything falls back on. Charting, patient...

  13. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    labvampire replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Lighten up on yourself!! You probably have instructors breathing down your neck, scrutinizing every move, no wonder you're a mess! They are supposed to do that. Don't freak out, be prepared for...

  14. The Patient I Failed

    labvampire replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank-you for this beautifully written piece. You didn't fail this patient. I know it feels like it. Unfortunately, after that tube is placed, DNR is over with. You handled it professionally and...

  15. How many questions determine whether or not you pass or fail NCLEX-PN?

    labvampire replied to shunda's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You guys also have to remember that 20 of those questions are just throw in questions for future exams. I had 3 med calculations, 20 drug questions of which I have never heard of, and the rest was...

  16. all work, no play

    labvampire replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get it together man!! #1 is your health. Look what the stress is doing to you. #2 Look at your career, it's a mess. #3 Let's sort out the priorities! I can tell you right off the bat that a...

  17. 21 months for LPN

    labvampire replied to prettygirl1203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    22,000 is too much. If weekend classes work for you do it. Mine was 9 months long, class M-F, two clinicals a week. A week stretch is kind of long, it was difficult enough to keep it together...

  18. is being an lpn so bad???

    labvampire replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hell no girl! Be proud to be an LPN!! I work in the ER and no one has ever said,"She's just an LPN." Instead, my RN co-workers ask, is my other nurse here yet, we need her!" Your pay will be lower in...

  19. Do you say you're a nurse...

    labvampire replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I always love it when people say, "Are you a full fledged nurse?", meaning RN. LPN's used to be the CNA, and older people have a problem differentiating. However, this day and age, nurses are...

  20. ILL LPN's ..Please read and reply..

    labvampire replied to allycat4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN in Illinois. I graduated last year and work full-time in an ER. I do everything the RN does but push IV meds. I put in IV's and hang fluids and piggyback packaged medications. I am...

  21. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    labvampire replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get Lippencott's review and take the test soon after you get your testing number! Don't wait weeks! I took mine a week after school was out and passed with the minimum of 85 questions. 20 questions of...

  22. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    labvampire replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! I am a new LPN just finishing last year and received my license last September. I work in the ER at my hospital. I love it! The RN's love it! I am on the list to bridge at my local college,...

  23. LVN in ER?

    labvampire replied to TruHeartOfaNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i work in the er and i am an lpn. i work in a smaller hospital. the big hospital's in peoria don't hire lpn's but they will make you a patient tech 2. i don't want to be called a patient tech 2,...

  24. LVN/LPN Certifications in ER setting

    labvampire replied to erdad71's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Excellent point Vivibonita, stay within your scope of practice, but have the

  25. LVN/LPN Certifications in ER setting

    labvampire replied to erdad71's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN working in an ER. They insist that I take ACLS and PALS simply because I work in the ER. I think it would be in their best interest to allow you those certifications. My hospital wants...