jhf0174

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1. Agency LPNs doing IV Push

   jhf0174 replied to 2rntish's topic in Infusion

   Oops! Forgot to add that none of the agencies that I have worked through, or the facilities that I have worked at through them, have ever done any testing of my skills. They just take it for granted that I can do what I say I can. I do have certifi...

2. Agency LPNs doing IV Push

   jhf0174 replied to 2rntish's topic in Infusion

   I work Med-Surg, SNF, and LTC through a local agency. I rotate between 7 to 9 facilities, from floor to floor. I do all IV meds, in fact everything the RNs do on except the initial assessments, as the state of Indiana doesn't allow Lpns to do those...

3. PICC lines

   jhf0174 replied to ohbet's topic in Infusion

   Sorry about mixing up your name, RNConnieF! Many apologies!!! Too many working hours and not enough sleep, methinks.

4. PICC lines

   jhf0174 replied to ohbet's topic in Infusion

   Does my heart good to hear that you discharge patients with the PICC still in, ConnieRNF! I work at a subacute Rehab hospital and you wouldn't believe the number of patients we get from the hospitals that have their PICCS, or whatever, yanked. (Hos...

5. Tucson, AZ

   jhf0174 replied to jhf0174's topic in Travel

   I am actively working with 2 agencies, Renerian, although I have listed with several others. I will be calling other agencies tomorrow to see if I can increase my likelihood of finding a position in the next few weeks! (As well as re-contacting the ...

6. Tucson, AZ

   jhf0174 replied to jhf0174's topic in Travel

   Hi, Renerian! I am working with Jan Heath at TravStaff, but they tried to connect me to the DON at a facility in Tucson for about 2 months with no luck. First the DON was on vacation for 3 1/2 wks, then the state was in while she was gone. Not sure ...

7. Tucson, AZ

   jhf0174 replied to jhf0174's topic in Travel

   Good idea, Renarian! I think I will check that out prior to, also, in the future.

8. Tucson, AZ

   jhf0174 replied to jhf0174's topic in Travel

   Looks like it won't be Tucson anytime soon! (And we were sooo looking forward to it!) The DON from that facility never could be pinned down for an interview with me. Not sure what the problem was, but after talking to the state about the latest su...

9. Tucson, AZ

   jhf0174 posted a topic in Travel

   Has anyone worked at SunBridge Park Villa in Tucson, AZ? It's a LTC facility that is taking on travelers. Am considering a contract with them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

10. Better pay? Flexible hours?

    jhf0174 replied to nurs2bhopefully's topic in Agency

    Agency CNAs in this area can make up to $18/hr for weekend shifts. Unbelievable, but true. I worked as an agency CNA while going to LPN school. Loved it and now work as an agency LPN. I recommended it to my sister-in-law while she was in LPN school....

11. SPECIALTY INFO REQUEST

    jhf0174 replied to JOANNE YASTIK's topic in Rehabilitation

    Hi! I've been doing Rehab Subacute for the past 14 months and love it! I love to watch the rapid improvements patients make, and even more importantly, I love the positive attitudes the patients have! We have brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, hi...

12. New use for Tylenol?

    jhf0174 replied to mattcastens's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people have a low threshold for meds. I see a lot of elderly patients prescribed Tylenol for sleep. (And a few younger ones, too) It wouldn't work for me, but for some 650 mg of Tylenol knocks them out whether they want it to, or not!

13. SQ injections in emaciated pts

    jhf0174 replied to starr234's topic in Geriatric

    I'm confused! All of the literature I've read, included from the company itself, states that Lovenox injections are to be given ONLY in the abdomen, outside of the 2 inch area surrounding the umbelicus. Where else are you giving them?

14. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    jhf0174 replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric

    I work in Southern Indiana and started out in LTC out of LPN school 2.5 yrs ago making $16.00/hr. That was pay-in-lieu of benefits, though, and the same as PRN rate but with guaranteed, set hours. That was $3.00/hr more than if I took the benefits....

15. Agency nurses in LTC settings

    jhf0174 replied to PBU's topic in Geriatric

    The first per diem agency I worked for had no orientation. The one I'm with now has you go into their office and read special folders the facilities put together (on your own time, no pay). You then sign that you read and understood them. The agency...