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    Long acting antipsychotic

    lpnflorida replied to riverkinz's topic in General Nursing

    I had seen haldol deconoate used in specific patients, it is not a panacea though. I am not sure I would recommend one the long acting psychotropics for the
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    Simulating arm veins for practice IV's

    lpnflorida replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose that could work, but how about trying different sizes of cooked noodles. To me that also would help simulate the fact that some veins roll away, that some veins are small while others are...
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    Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

    lpnflorida replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    I am so proud of you, as everyone appears to be who has read your post. I am especially proud of the fact that though you feared possible repercussions you have continued to work with this same...
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    Loss of first RN job Today I am so sad

    lpnflorida replied to mjkush102's topic in General Nursing

    I was not aware that any ICU unit allowed any one person to have 5
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    Dealing with the death of a patient...for the first time

    lpnflorida replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    30 years and still I get teary when a patient dies. I am able to maintain composure in front of the family most often sometimes the tears are silent when in the room with a patient I was close to .I...
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    upset....fired from job

    lpnflorida replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I believe your boss might be willing to give a reference. It was not your performance as a caregiver which was in question it was your driving record. I am assuming the tickets occurred while you were...
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    Precepting...

    lpnflorida replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Ideally someone should have two years under their belt on their unit before becoming a preceptor. This is not always followed though. We have preceptor classes which are to be attended now. This was...
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    Recession = No raise for 3 years

    lpnflorida replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    This was our first year being limited in the raises were received. We felt lucky to get 2 percent. More importantly we feel lucky to have jobs and insurance. There are so many without jobs in our...
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    Random Drug Screens

    lpnflorida replied to merri666's topic in General Nursing

    Drug screens for employees of our facilities are handled off premises by a third party. I believe as mentioned by someone else that this protects our own privacy . All employees as of this year in...
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    Random Drug Screens

    lpnflorida replied to merri666's topic in General Nursing

    I empathize that there people who are on prescribed medications for their various ailments. However coming to work under the influence is just that, a person taking a narcotic while at work is still...
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    Ethical Question about NGs and medication administration

    lpnflorida replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    I think you were correct in trying to educate the patient regarding the medications. You state she is alert and oriented times 3. I would have requested a psych consult if one is not already involved...
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    Sick time and confidentiality

    lpnflorida replied to riverkinz's topic in General Nursing

    When we call in sick, we are not asked what is wrong with us. We are asked is this related to FMLA ( important as then it is not held against the person) we are asked when our next scheduled shift is...
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    Do ADN's have trouble getting hired now that everyone is getting a BSN

    lpnflorida replied to katierinsd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have not seen this as an issue in the area I work in. We do have several of our nurses who are attending classes most of them online to obtain their BS . I do think at some point having a BS will be...
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    Sick time and confidentiality

    lpnflorida replied to riverkinz's topic in General Nursing

    Our sick days are not posted. Yes, we all know who usually manages to call in Mondays only. Or the person who is most likely to call off on a weekend. I rather wish we had a board up so that not only...
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    Orientation and Socialization into Nursing: What was it like for you?

    lpnflorida replied to prosperouschick's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, 1978 I was as green as they come. While I had good training, I started in the field I felt least competent in. Psych. Why? as I wanted my foot in the door in a hospital. I would have taken any...
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    a lpn wihout previous experience, lock in a retail job

    lpnflorida replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    While your dream may be to start in a hospital, the reality is that you may have to start elsewhere. First jobs are starting points. Right now you simply need to start somewhere in which you can work...
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    Colour-coded hospital bracelets

    lpnflorida replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    In addion to the bands already mentioned we also have a band to indicate patient is on an
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    Patient Perspectives 2 - Nurses

    lpnflorida replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for reminding us of all the wonderful appreciative patients we have had and will
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    "Fired for NO Reason"

    lpnflorida replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ruby, it is a well written post. I can identify having seen it thankfully only a few times over the years. I have made my own share of mistakes over the years also, they were some of my greatest...
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    NO more LPN's

    lpnflorida replied to itismemonica's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Interesting as to the number of Rn;s who have replied no they have not worked with Lpn's. Yet on another thread they discuss how Cna's are now being taught tube feedings, trach care etc.... seems to...
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    LPN's and care plans

    lpnflorida replied to makes needs known's topic in New York Nursing

    Updating a care plan is not the same as altering the care plan. I would take altering to be making a change to the plan which has already been chosen by the Rn. Example: Pressure Ulcer Prevention...
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    LPN's and care plans

    lpnflorida replied to makes needs known's topic in New York Nursing

    In Florida, we can not initiate a care plan, we can however update the care plan, meaning we can write on the care plan a daily progress note. If a new issue needs to be addressed we let the Rn know...
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    Got a job offer at a rehab hospital - need advice

    lpnflorida replied to wanjik's topic in General Nursing

    I have been there 10 years, typically staffing on dayshift is as follows. if working primary care meaning no cna it is no more than 4 patients including new admissions. If with a Cna then we usually...
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    Got a job offer at a rehab hospital - need advice

    lpnflorida replied to wanjik's topic in General Nursing

    You will learn allot, trust me. It is not like it use to be with all stable patients and such. You will learned so much in regards to the multiple co-morbidities that our patients have. At this time...
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    ROFLMBO $400,000!

    lpnflorida replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I just heard the same thing on tv, makes me want to puke... and that was a limit to their bonus's was my understanding, not just their