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  1. How to handle situations

    Momto2Boys posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and have been working at a correctional facility since the end of August. When I respond to an inmate complaining of something I get nervous on how to handle a situation. Well maybe...

  2. How to handle situations

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely

  3. How to handle situations

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in General Nursing

    No I didnt do a nero check. I should have. I didnt buy the whole flushing the pads down the toliet either and I asked the officers if she was able to do that and they said she shouldnt be. Thanks...

  4. Any travel nurses working corrections?

    Momto2Boys replied to RN4Nm8s's topic in Correctional

    Yes, Supplemental places in correctional and per diem traveling nurses based out of colorado springs,

  5. Living in fear of code blue

    Momto2Boys replied to cjblu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is SO very true. I have been at my job for a month at a LTC since I graduated and was scared of a code blue but I just acted out of instinct and did my duty as a

  6. Insulin

    Momto2Boys posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I need verification on insulin. If a resident has an order of 18 units of NPH at 4:30 and a sliding scale at 4:30 for regular (lets just say they needed 6 units) do you pull them up in the same...

  7. Insulin

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  8. Insulin

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Great way to remember that. I learned now since I have done it for a few days but that is a wonderful way to learn it. In nursing school they did teach us to always have 2 nurses present to draw up...

  9. Insulin

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok another question regarding heparin. We got a new resident that req. heparin but I remember in nursing school they said that was a red flag drug and labs should be checked and I looked in his chart...

  10. I passed on the 2nd time around

    Momto2Boys replied to ldyrie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: Yea congrats!!!

  11. Pharmacology....OMG!!

    Momto2Boys replied to wannabe2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our pharm calc book had a practice CD in it and I would practice on that and I would just do a search online for practice pharmacology calculations questions. Good luck on your

  12. Study Guide Recommendations?

    Momto2Boys posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished up my last semester of pre-reqs and I will not start the LPN program until January. Does anyone have any recommendations on some study guide books or any suggestions?

  13. Study Guide Recommendations?

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow this was posted back in 2004 & I am done with LPN school now!!! Maybe that site is no longer available it has been awhile since it was posted. I tried the site and it did not work for me...

  14. Insulin

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you again very much for your

  15. Insulin

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Suzanne, Thank you so much! That is what I was taught in nursing school but not what was done at work. I guess I just needed to hear it from someone else the right way. Do you know what will happen...

  16. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    Momto2Boys replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yelclap: :yelclap: GOOD FOR YOU!!! :yelclap: :yelclap: KEEP US

  17. Scared, excited, nervous, anxious.....

    Momto2Boys replied to jennyga's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow this was some really great advise. I had my first day today at a LTC as a new nurse and I enjoyed reading this

  18. Took my NCLEX today...

    Momto2Boys replied to MereSanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck!!!

  19. Need Advise, New Job

    Momto2Boys replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the great advise & feedback. SSLPN79- Good luck to you as

  20. Need Advise, New Job

    Momto2Boys posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I start my new job (LTC) tomorrow and I am so nervous I graduated in December & passed boards this month. I came out of the computer field and this is all just new for me and I want to be the...

  21. Vocational/practical Nurse And Very Proud!!!!!

    Momto2Boys replied to gr8nurse2006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks!! :wink2: Keep us posted on your

  22. Vocational/practical Nurse And Very Proud!!!!!

    Momto2Boys replied to gr8nurse2006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL nah I am not going to grow my nails out. I am looking into another job at a LTC. I hope I get the job. I will be a busy woman but I am eager to learn &

  23. I got my license in the mail 2 days after taking the NCLEX

    Momto2Boys replied to carrieLPN2006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow that was fast! Where do you live? I got my results the next day after taking my test from the state board website but I haven't recv. my license yet in the

  24. ended at 154 questions...what are my chances of passing?

    Momto2Boys replied to panicking's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!!!

  25. Took the nclex friday don't know how I feel

    Momto2Boys replied to ldyrie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck to all who are waiting for the results. It is so hard to wait a day I can not imagine waiting weeks. Oldernursingstudent I can understand how you feel about those drug questions. I think I...