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What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN
What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

Must be a "state thing". As an LPN, I can't do an INITIAL assessment, but I can do follow ups. Also, I do pt teaching
methadone clinic..good 1st job?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

You've got to be joking,
What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

Ditto to Nurse Love Joy. I, too, am employed as an LPN and an RN student. Scope of practice may vary some from state to state. The medicare regs may even have some differences depending on your...
Sunrise Senior Living

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nowayitsmelissa's topic in General Nursing

The buildings are beautiful, but they seem to always be short staffed. From what I hear, the pay is low. I've had hospice pts in one of their facilities and always chat up the CNA's and
I HATE my GPS

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I have a Tom Tom. DH gave it to me about 3 years ago. I love it----most of the time. It's not always the best when I'm way out in the country, but for town I like
Is this a common requirement for being hired at a hospice?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to goodoldroxie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

At my company, our policy is to not hire anyone w/i a year of the death of a loved one. That being said, I lost my DH in Februay d/t CA. I went back to work in April and only see dementia pts. This...
Do you have your dream job?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to realsocallvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

I work in hospice and love it. I see LTC/ALF pts 2 days/week. The other 3 days, I work in the office doing QA or whatever else my DON has lined up for me. I'll be dropping my office days this fall...
Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

Thanks for starting this thread. It's interesting to see how different nurses react to such
Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

Many times when my husband was hospitalized for chemo, blood transfussions, etc, I'd climb in bed with him and cuddle for a while several times a day. No one ever said anything about it, except once....
Interested in Nursing --Your Experiences & Advice

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Valintin's topic in General Nursing

I went to LPN school in my 30's. I've worked in LTC, psych, and hospice. My favorite place is hospice. I was in a BSN program, but had to drop out due to my husbands illness and death. I spoke w/...
Home Health Agencies and On-call nursing

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to chitownRNgrace's topic in Home Health

I don't know about home health, but in hospice we alternate call Mon-Thursday from 4:30 pm to 8:30 am. We have one nurse who takes call Q w/e from 4:30 pm Friday to 8:30 am Monday. Yea, sometimes...
Patient complaint filed

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ladytopaz56's topic in General Nursing

Sending you big
Job interviews coming up, advice anyone!???!!!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to roxy34's topic in Nurses Recovery

My first job in recovery was actually at a treatment facility. I was told about the job by a friend at an AA mtg. I was in an interview w/ the DON when she told me the medical director also wanted to...
Pay rate for visiting nurses

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to cslxagRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I'm an LPN (as you can tell from my name) and live in Louisiana. I get $20/hr, but if I make a visit after 4:30 p.m. I get $30 for the
how much do you pay for your health ins.

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

I pay $226/month w/ a $500 deductable for me. This includes vision and dental. 2 wellness checkups and 1 pap plus mamo/year for free. Dr. visits are $25 and $40 for specialist. Rx copay is $7...
LPN's who are going on for their RN ...

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

Southeastern Louisiana
What if I pretend not to be an LPN to get into school?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to amari's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

I looked into that, but found out my state doesn't recognize Indiana State U. I'm doing the brick and mortar
Cna challenge lpn boards

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students

Talk about
LPN's who are going on for their RN ...

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

I am! I'm doing an LPN/BSN bridge program. I've taken 2 classes/semester for the past 3 semesters. I have 2 classes left, then I'm going from full-time @ work to PRN so I can take my last 3...
Can LPN's work as CNA's, PSA's, or MA's?!?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CompassionateLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Compassionate: Check w/ your BON first. In my state, an LPN can only work as a CNA or MA if they are a certified CNA or MA. As an LPN, you would be held to the standards of your license. The same...
Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

I was trying to get one of my dementia pts to go w/ me to his room for an assessment. He refused, stating he was busy rewiring an airplane. (He was an airplane mechanic in WWII.) So, I pulled up a...
Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CompassionateLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Hospice agencies also love
What is your response to lay people?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

That is how I feel,
HIPAA VIOLATION

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to bc808's topic in HIPAA Challenges

I was wondering the same thing. Any nurse would know this is a big no-no. We are supposed to protect the

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