ohmeowzer RN RN

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  1. well it all depends on the hospital where you work and the policies. we have no LPN's in the hospital and from what i hear they will not hire LPN's. we do have 1.5 CNA's for 31 patients.. they are...
  2. ohmeowzer RN

    What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    wow thank you for being so understanding... you are very nice !! come be nurse with us
  3. i wish we had LPN's in the hospital where i work , but the trend is to hire RN's because we can do everything .. they want alot of work for a little money so they would hire someone who could do it...
  4. ohmeowzer RN

    What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    amen
  5. ohmeowzer RN

    What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    i will not flame you.. i promise.. i hope.......... 12 hours with 6 patients , tons of meds , family members calling you screaming at you, 3 pages of orders for each patient, consents to be signed,...
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    i placed 30 cc to a 16 fr 5 cc foley cath

    don't worry about it.. she's not going to sue.. just go take some water out when you get to work.. if it's draining fine now then don't worry.. luckliy he 's not pulling it out .. he would give...
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    i placed 30 cc to a 16 fr 5 cc foley cath

    wow thats alot of water.. i'm suprised it didn't burst,, they aren't made to hold that much.. go aspirate the water first thing.. the pt must be uncomfertable.. eek... 6 days ..
  8. i love LPN's and wish my hospital hired them. i do disagree with RN's being phased out because they are expensive and LPN's taking their place. that couldn't happen because LPN's scope of practice is...
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    omg some one help meee :'( time to cry

    i've been starting IV's for many years and as scary as it seems it is one of the most important jobs a nurse does. we don't use numbing meds to start a iv at my hospital. the more you do it the easier...
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    ADN to BSN

    you only take the NCLEX once. You can take it after your recieve your ADN or ASN degree and then go back to school and get your BSN and you don't need to take the NCLEX again .. i am a BSN and i...
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    "I Don't Care if You are Sick...Come to Work Anyway!"

    well i look at this way.. you call in say your sick and your sick. you are not required to cover your own shift for a sick call . i also believe your employer has no business having you come and they...
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    I Passed the NCLEX!!!

    Lizzyberry i am so happy for you !! yipeee !! i send you lots of hugs , keep us posted on your new job as a nurse !! you have worked so hard for this and you kept your eye on the prize and you won...
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    old school vs. new school

    i'm an old nurse, well not old (lol) but i've been in this game for along time. lol .. i don't bully new or old nurses .. i think we are here to work as a team and welcome new young nurses... i love...
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    Narcotic Wasting Mistake

    mistakes happen , and the hospital is making a big deal out of this even if it isn't a big deal. i would get legal advice, i would almost bet the hospital is going to turn you over to the BON. i know...
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    No time off for new dad!!

    Amen...
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    Why won't anyone hire new grads?

    did you try north vista hospital on lake mead
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    filing a police report for missing property

    i would of called the police, it was stolen and maybe she was covering her butt. maybe she is sending a message to the gulity party, you steal you pay... it's just like stealing from a store. they...
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    LPN VS RMA looking for help

    MA means medical assistant... right?? MA's are different than nurse's
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    LPN VS RMA looking for help

    go for the LPN.. if you decide you want to be a RN you can always go back. LPN's are nurses and get paid much better than a MA. i really wouldn't waste my time with a MA, you can't advance your self....
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    72 hour per pay period RN contracts....popular?

    we have the baylor program we work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours a week. love it .. 8 free hours a pay
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    Side effects for abusing fentanyl patches

    yikes , fentanyl is very powerful and dangerous . she could have some very bad side effects , they are timed released.. she could end up dead ( one bad side effect).. it isn't ment to be sucked , she...
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    Black Eyed Pea anyone?

    go see a
  23. ohmeowzer RN

    How do I explain that I'm "JUST" a LPN ??

    yes !! that's what i like to hear !!! you will pass boards and you will be a wonderful LPN and think of all the people you will help and the lives you will touch... and the lives that will touch...
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    How do I explain that I'm "JUST" a LPN ??

    you have nothing to be ashamed of... LPN's are wonderful nurses and you wear your LPN proudly. you owe no explanations to anyone if they don't accept you for who you are they are fools. as my...
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    Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    my hospital no longer hires LPN's, the LPN's that were employed were replaced by new grad RN's. there are so many new grad RN's out there looking for jobs , and cannot find a hospital job . the...