LaneRN

LaneRN

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  1. Increasing marketability

    LaneRN replied to KRSLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I live in North Carolina and I am an RN but our LPN's can push some IV meds and draw blood form a picc line if they take an IV class that is provided by the facility. This is just an FYI. and may...

  2. New tx nurse and i need help with a wound program

    LaneRN replied to mzdiva's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am also a new treatment nurse and would love to have info on like policies and procedures, pressure ulcer prevention, etc. Love doing the wound care but get so frustrated with finding things I know...

  3. participation in activities

    LaneRN replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    At the facility that I work at, we have weekly manicures where our activities staff and volunteers do the residents nails, such as filing and painting. We also have different church groups to come in...

  4. Rotation for transdermal medication patches

    LaneRN replied to 2425baldy's topic in Patient Medications

    Our pharmacy sent us a sheet for sites for the Exelon patch there are 17 sites whirch are on the back. It specifically states on back on our orders from pharmacy we do not use the chest for these or...

  5. In your opinion, how many pts is too many in SNF/rehab?

    LaneRN replied to ComeClarity's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I went into a LTC/SNF right out of LPN school. I also felt the same way you do, but my DON told me in the beginning that if i did not feel ready to be on my own to just let her know and I am pretty...

  6. Take 2 on Nclex....

    LaneRN replied to GigaRN1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduate may 13th so I am hoping to take the exam the 2nd week in june. I am just as nervous for my RN boards as I was when I took the PN Boards in 2009. Well keep us all posted on how you are...

  7. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got that way when I was getting ready to take my LPN boards the closer it got my scores started dropping my instructor told me to take a break i was over analyzing the questions and studying to...

  8. Take 2 on Nclex....

    LaneRN replied to GigaRN1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am doing the Hurst review I have watched all the lectures so now i am just going over the

  9. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Great notes hope your studyings going well Good luck to

  10. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here is the link to the random fact thread file and also check at nursereview.org plenty of info and questions just scroll down toward the middle of the page and search through the content in the...

  11. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    LaneRN replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi everyone i am currently an lpn. i am also planning on taking my exam the 1st or second week in june, i am using saunders 4th edition , hurst review and exam cram. right now i am mostly studying...

  12. Take 2 on Nclex....

    LaneRN replied to GigaRN1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    GigacomRN! , Are you reading all the chapters are just answering the questions I graduate may 13th and plan on taking boards either the first or second week in june, by the way I am an LpN

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of you that are looking for the random fact throwing documents please look at pg 385 post #3844 there r links for a download. Hope this helps and good luck to all of us who are trying to...

  14. change over

    LaneRN replied to mozella's topic in General Nursing

    I think what she is referring to is in LTC change over consists of the new MARs for the month, these have to be checked an placed in a chart or book that contains the patients MARS, usually takes...

  15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    looks like you passed. Congrats. keep us posted when you get your final

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hpygrp::ancong!:

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here are a few facts gathered from my studying today atropine overdose hot as a hare(temperature) mad as a hatter(confusion, delirium) red as a beet(flushed face) dry as a bone(decreased secretions,...

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    found these on this forum while reveiwing thought they may help transmission-based precautions: remember adc - airborne, droplet, contact airborne my - measles chicken - chicken pox hez - herpez...

  19. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Found these on a website. Your nclex book may have the steps in simpler terms. Nasotracheal suctioning (1) Open suction kit or catheter using aseptic technique. If sterile drape is...

  20. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here this is how i remember it. hope this helps when mixing insulin's, inject air equal to the dose into cloudy (long-acting) with the same syringe inject air equal to the dose into clear (short...

  21. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. In nursing, ASSESSMENT comes first 2. ABCs mean airway before breaths before circulation 3. If its out of your scope of practice, dont do it. 4. Patient care always comes first......... 5. Nurses...

  22. Stressing really badly PLEASE HELP

    LaneRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am an LPN who is currently in a LPN to RN bridge program. I feel like I have forgotten everything I learned even though I have only been out of school for a year. Will graduate in May and really...

  23. Stressing really badly PLEASE HELP

    LaneRN replied to LaneRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have already started reviewing i guess thats why i feel like i have forgotten everything.

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used this thread over a year ago to study for the NCLEX PN and will be using it again these next four months while waiting to graduate fron the LPN to RN program to take the NCLEX RN soon after...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    LaneRN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Prado can you please post a link somewhere. Silverdragon has already reqested that the topic of this thread be stuck to and i do not want to see them close the thread possibly because of those not...