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  1. Stethoscope Preference Question

    bluegeegoo2 replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like my Littmann. It's the cheaper model that is around $45 on "allheart.com". I have had several other brands, but this one is comfortable to wear and I can actually hear breath/bowel sounds...

  2. A little help?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to alliemb222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sinemet, levothyroxin, and reglan are real popular and my facility, along with those mentioned above. So is Lomotil, come to think of it. And Roxanol. The longer I think about

  3. Need some help

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Mrs. G's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in Indiana, and the only thing I could find that was affordable was Ivy Tech Community College. I really don't think there is an online course for the PN program. Like stated above, there are...

  4. Short staffed and being called in a LOT

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is my 1st nursing job. Since I am short on experience, I was hoping someone could help me. We are short-staffed (no surprise there) where I work, and my super is CONSTANTLY trying to call me in...

  5. Short staffed and being called in a LOT

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Guess what? Yes, they tried AGAIN. And I found out that the most I can get on a good eval is...are you ready for this? $.45. WHOOHOOOO!!!!! (Sarcasm intended). Thank you to all who responded....

  6. POLL: What states have LPN/LVN hospital JOBS?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to RbLegend's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NOT S. Indiana! It's all LTC or Dr.'s offices. My grandma was an LPN at one of the local hospitals, (along with several nurses I work with) who were "phased out" about 20 years ago. There are a few...

  7. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    bluegeegoo2 replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First of all, RELAX! You know more than you think. For me, it was far less stressful to eliminate the LEAST RIGHT ANSWERS. It sounds funny, but the way the questions are worded it was easier for me...

  8. Job offer..BUT

    bluegeegoo2 replied to sschele's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, yes. That is the norm. Just hang in there, it'll get better. It seems to follow that "2 steps forward and 1 step back" thing. You think you're getting the hang of it, then...

  9. Floor without a Supervisor or Manager!!!!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Young28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I too, work on a floor with no supervision. There is a supervisor in the building, but she can be hard to track down at times. When I do get her, I'll ask my question which is ususally answered with...

  10. Input Wanted... Older Nurses Phased Out

    bluegeegoo2 replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am sorry that the new nurses and managers are oblivious to the experience you have to offer. I am a "new" nurse, having been licensed for all of 2 months, and I work with a nurse who is nearly 60....

  11. Job offer..BUT

    bluegeegoo2 replied to sschele's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My orientation consisted of being stuck in a small room with 2 others watching videos and going through the P&P's on our own. That lasted 2 days. The "going over the paperwork" lasted about 4...

  12. Med error?

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I have a question: This morning during 0600 med pass, I discovered a N.O. for a pt that was for "7.5 mg Lortab". She only had 5 mg available. I "split" the 5mg (at the score mark with a standard...

  13. Med error?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for the support. She was the first person I checked over when I came on last night at 2300, and she was fine. I feel bad because she's is suffering from neoplastic syndrome and is...

  14. Med error?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you. My facility has it's own pharmacy, and I work 3rds, but I honestly didn't even think to call the on-call pharmacist. If something near this ever happens again, I certainly won't feel bad...

  15. Med error?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh geez! I wasn't even THINKING of the acetaminophen part!! Thank you for pointing that out to me. I was so hung up on the hydrocodone dose that the other didn't even cross my mind. Now I have...

  16. Taking my nclex in 3 days....

    bluegeegoo2 replied to StocktonNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PLEASE DON'T FREAK!!!! I can honestly say I wasn't "sure" about 1 single question I answered on that blasted test. I had tons of "select all that apply" (of which I am TERRIBLE at), several dosage...

  17. New LPN ~ are aides allowed to pass meds?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to ParadiseFound101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my LTC facility in IN, whoever passes meds is responsible for the med error, but as the nurse, I'm responsible for the well-being of my resident. So, I have to take every precaution to ensure that...

  18. 3-11 LTC LPNs... what is your typical

    bluegeegoo2 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks! I do work on the skilled unit at our facility. The problem is, supervisors are always "getting onto" our 2nd shift nurses for staying late, even if they've had 2 or sometimes 3 admits in the...

  19. Is this normal?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i got the low scores, too. (50-70%) pretty well killed my allready shaky confidence. passed the nclex anyway! don't worry about it. you'll do

  20. 3-11 LTC LPNs... what is your typical

    bluegeegoo2 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am actually trying to get on the 3-11 shift. I currently work 11-7, and while it certainly has it's adavantages, I really, REALLY miss sleeping at night. Ultra-needy families are a concern,...

  21. Lpn - Rn

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Marina222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in IN and I looked on the what was essentially the State Board of Nursing website, checked my name, and found I had a license number. If you can search your states' website for it, I'd start...

  22. New GPN needs advice

    bluegeegoo2 replied to sconoli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't feel bad. I have been a nurse exactly 2 months 4 days and work on a skilled unit. I have 3 tube feeds, several breathing treatments, countless accuchecks, insulins, trach care, the whole works....

  23. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    bluegeegoo2 replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!:balloons::yeah::balloons::smiley_aa

  24. LPN Clinical Experiences

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Rainscape's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Most nurses are not like that at all. In fact, I've heard, "I remember when I was a new nurse..." about a million times in the last 8 weeks! Most are very patient and willing to help you learn. The...

  25. The NCLEX wait...

    bluegeegoo2 replied to *Scrubs*'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In Indiana, I was able to look online at the Indiana Professional Licensing Association's website to find out if I passed or not. It didn't TELL me I had passed or failed, but the next day I had a...