kat7ap

kat7ap

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  1. First name or surname?

    kat7ap replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    I found this to be a more geographical standard. I went to school and started nursing in Texas and we were also taught to address patients as Mr. and Ms. That was the standard unless the pt....

  2. First name or surname?

    kat7ap replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    In my areas of nursing, I've never found it to be necessary to provide my last name to patients. In fact, I'm sure 99.9% of them couldn't care less what my last name was and they address me by my...

  3. What Is Going On?????

    kat7ap replied to NARCAN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm surprised nursing homes are rejecting a new grad! How are you turning in your applications and resumes? I found that if possible, turn them in, in person at the facility and ask if there is...

  4. How is the transition from CNA to LPN?

    kat7ap replied to Bluemoon576's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Not sure, never heard of that. 2. Yes most LPN programs are very intense because so much info is packed into such a small time frame. It is probably best not to work very much while you're in...

  5. Confused!--ASN or LVN 30 unit option

    kat7ap replied to AriesMoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok, if I understand correctly...You are in an LVN program that offers an associate degree with the correct amount of general ed requirements. However, I don't think that that qualifies as an ASN...

  6. Abandonment??

    kat7ap replied to Lexxie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've always thought that abandonment is after you take report from the next shift and accept your assignment and then leave without notice to your employer. Your state might define things...

  7. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    kat7ap replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    4-5years ago in Texas I made $8.50 as a CNA with no experience. In Washington state the CNA/PCTs seem to make about $12 starting

  8. Do you get paid enough for what you do?

    kat7ap replied to lil' girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I first graduated my paychecks seemed huge because I was used to making near to nothing. I would pick up overtime shifts and loved the extra money plus with all the charting and overload of work...

  9. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    kat7ap replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Graduated from Concorde Career Institute in Arlington, TX in April 2006, licensed shortly after. First job was for 6 months in LTC. Moved back to WA state then worked 6 months in a subacute Medicare...

  10. Calling all LPNs?? What is and is not in your Scope of Practice compared to an RN?

    kat7ap replied to Nrs_angie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This answer will differ from state to state and even from hospital to hospital. In my hospital LPNs have their own pt assignments and the RN is there to do intial transfer/admission assessments and...

  11. Funny Names for Nurses

    kat7ap replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    My orthodontist was Dr. Rencher I work with a Nurse Kil (like kill) on mother-baby We have an OB named Dr.

  12. How do you function in the Hospital setting?

    kat7ap replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Are you allowed to have your own patients? How many patients can you have partnered? I work in mother-baby, and I have my own pts, usually 3-4 couplets. 2. If you are paired with an RN - what...

  13. How hard was the NCLEX-pn?

    kat7ap replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I thought it was easy. My school prepared me well, especially for the type of questions they ask. My test shut off at 85 questions, and I was in and out of the testing facility in under 1 hour. I...

  14. LPN Programs in Western Washington??

    kat7ap replied to MelaninMonroe's topic in Washington Nursing

    Edmonds CC is also starting a new LPN

  15. VERY frustrated...

    kat7ap replied to ejsmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds like that family needs to sit down for a care conference for their mother. I would never tell a family member to take their mother or father home or to another facility if they don't like...

  16. Lactation Consultants: Where do they chart?

    kat7ap replied to Choircat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our LCs have their own charting software and print off their assessments and notes and put them in baby's chart with the care

  17. Funny OB things people say

    kat7ap replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went into my patients room to ask how the last feeding went for her baby. The mom was breastfeeding and pumping. I asked the dad how much the baby ate, he said he fed the baby "about 2cc of...

  18. What do YOU do as an LPN?

    kat7ap replied to Haveadream's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in postpartum and my job consists of doing full assessments of mother and baby, charting, lactation assist and support, patient teaching, discharges, giving oral med, IV fluids, injections, IV...

  19. Lpn

    kat7ap replied to Trabbie93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've never had to use venipuncture as an LPN. I was never taught it in school either. In the hospital and nursing home setting someone from lab draws blood. If you work in a clinic or Dr.'s office...

  20. Career Question-good place for new nurse

    kat7ap replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you can, get a job in a hospital in a residency position. You will get a lengthy orientation plus ongoing education, usually good benefits, good shift/weekend differentials, and usually some kind...

  21. Hard to get specialty area jobs??

    kat7ap replied to pedsnursebs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in postpartum. It depends on the hospital and area you live in. Not all hospitals in my area have LPN's in postpartum and some don't hire LPN's at all. Before this I worked in a LDRP (Labor...

  22. Can LPN's work in Labor & Delivery Or in the Nursery?

    kat7ap replied to Ateal17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you do get a rare LPN job in L&D, I can almost guarantee you that you will not be working as a "L&D Nurse". You can assist in laboring, admits, recovery, sometimes function as a scrub for...

  23. Which job would be better for a new LPN?

    kat7ap replied to catlvr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC Rehab can be absolutely hellish and completely overwhelming for a new grad. They will tell you anything to get you in the door, I wouldn't be too trusting of any facility. Are you going to be...

  24. Need steps on license from state-to-state

    kat7ap replied to skittles03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check you state board's website they have all that info on there. When I moved all I did was fill out the required form, sent a copy of my license and a check. It took about 2-3 weeks to get my new...

  25. E & K Vocational Nursing School in Dallas?

    kat7ap replied to lschlotter21's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've never heard of that school... I went to Concorde in Arlington and was pretty satisfied with my experience there. Also try the Texas boards under local for more info. Go to the Texas BNE website...