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Post mortem care

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

You're kidding.....right? This isn't a crime scene! I always pull any lines attached to the pt. and clean their bottom and put on fresh brief, comb the hair, and dress them. Many times the family...
I'm Going to be a RN!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to djc1981's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

:yeah:Congrats and good luck to
Elnec

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

I attended the conference this past fall in New Orleans. It was a wonderful and very informative two days! There is no prep involved. Like Mark said, just arrive with an open mind. My DON and I...
Whohooooooo!!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to inspiration_19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

]C O N G R A T S ! !
lpn pay in baton rouge

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to fiyaredchick's topic in Louisiana Nursing

I sent you a PM.
lpn pay in baton rouge

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to fiyaredchick's topic in Louisiana Nursing

In LTC it's probablily about $16/hr. I've interviewed at a couple of places in BR, but I'm not willing to work for that. I'll stay where I am for the time being. Good luck to
LPN - RN Transition School

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Yorkieowner's topic in Louisiana Nursing

Southeastern in Hammond has a bridge program.
Help! Sinking at first job as LPN.

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

OMG! I have a hard time with my ratio of pt. to caregivers and we all speak the same language. I think I'd have to start looking for another
I just wanna be a DNR

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

That is just too cool! Thanks for sharing
You Might be a Nursing student if ...

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to newbie26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

You may be a nurse (or nursing student) if you wash your hands before and after using the
Future of LPNs

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

I wouldn't say being an LPN is a waste of time and money. I put 3 kids through school as an LPN and made just over 50K last year. Back in school now working on my RN, but I have NEVER regretted...
Promotions in LTC?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

ADON here can be LPN, only the DON must be
Which Hospice companies are Good to work for?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Raine08's topic in Hospice, Palliative

That's not always the case, though. Where I live, the "not for profit" hospice is more concerned with their public image than pt. care. I work for a "for profit" hospice and our administration is...
Use of gloves

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

I agree with the other posters. I only wear gloves if I may come in contact with body fluids or wounds. I believe that human touch is very important....especially when dealing with a terminal
Hi! Newby!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to maybe_baby's topic in Louisiana Nursing

Good luck to
Omg I Am In Shock!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NycMom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

congrats!
What's the difference between A&P for Practical Nurse and A&P for Registered Nurse

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

The AP class for RN's is probably at the college level. Just a
"Tips for the ED Drug Seeker"

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

Interesting and entertaining
Take Care of Your Self

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Health, Stress Management

I try to schedule a massage about every 6 to 8 weeks and I love to get a pedicure! Taking care of yourself is very important and nurses always seem to put themselves last. Good luck in your
Salary Question

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

I'd check with the bookkeeper. I've had mistaktes on my check before, but it was just an error and was fixed on my next check. I agreee with Sharlynn, you SHOULD have been paid 35 hours + 8 hours PTO...
Just Applied to RN Program!!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in LPN to RN

Good luck to
Turnover

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

:typing Ditto to most of what the commuter said, but especially the lack of supplies. Last weekend I ran out of test strips, linens, and GLOVES! When our shift started, I went to the supply room to...
Home pt. with glioblastoma. Could use some tips.

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

Ativan, Decodron supp, Dilantin, liquid Tylenol, and Roxanol are the meds I used for my last glio hospice patient. They seemed to work well, but my first glio pt. was VERY hard to manage pain. He...
Have you expierenced this?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

:yeahthat:
Lunch????

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

What's a lunch break? At least we aren't docked for a break we didn't get. If on that rare occasion we are able to eat it's looked at with an attitude of

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