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    how comfortable would you be reporting staff (nurse/doctor) who seems intoxicated?

    lpnflorida replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    True Story, years ago mom cut her knee badly and went to the emergency room on a friday night and needed/had stitches put in. It was a small local hospital and patient's primary care doctors were...
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    Thought you guys would appreciate this

    lpnflorida replied to blondy2061h's topic in Nursing Humor

    yup, that would be in my
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    When do you call the doc?

    lpnflorida replied to LogCabinMom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I have been in this position, example. A physical therapist or occupational therapist is working with a patient. They come to me and say so and so is different they just don't seem to be able to...
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    Nursing cutbacks

    lpnflorida replied to winter13's topic in General Nursing

    We went through this throughout summer and early fall. Now it is our high season so at this time we all are working. Have to save up PTO as we all know once season is done most likely it will back to...
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    Will the nursing field become saturated with new graduate nurses in a few years?

    lpnflorida replied to mariposabella's topic in General Nursing

    I think it pointless to worry trying to predict the future. Focus on today and what you can do during the economic times. The best advice anyone can give is, do not get into debt over your head. At...
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    Angry with school problem - NEED ADVICE!!!

    lpnflorida replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    Trust me your slackers will be dropped from the program. We started with I believe it was 40 or 50 students when I attended. Out of that only 20 of us graduated. They do start culling the poor...
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    shaken about psychotic patient incident last night.. very long..

    lpnflorida replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Inthesky, I have not read this entire thread . I am sorry at the emotional trauma you felt. short story. I worked years ago with one of the most amazing Rn's she was compassionate always advocated...
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    how comfortable would you be reporting staff (nurse/doctor) who seems intoxicated?

    lpnflorida replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When an employer came to work and during report it was noticed they smelt of alcohol, it was reported to the charge nurse who then went at that time to our Head Nurse. When a doctor once showed up at...
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    Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    lpnflorida replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    I have never worked corrections so certainly have no understanding of how it is determined whether someone needs something medically or not. If I were an inmate and had a headache I would hope I would...
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    I don't want surgery!

    lpnflorida replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Having the lap chole was the best thing that ever happened to me. It was quick it was easy . I went back to work 4 days later. The surgery was so much easier than feeling as sick as I had pre
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    Working as a stripper AND a nurse

    lpnflorida replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly many or the places we are employed in have employee handout which have vague references to living our lives morally. Just exactly what does that mean and who determines it? . It seems with the...
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    First job as LVN: Clinic or Hospital?

    lpnflorida replied to arely108's topic in General Nursing

    Asked them at the clinic if you can give your answer in a couple of days. If not I would take it rather then risk not having a job at all. I would still interview at the hospital and hope to get in,...
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    How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    lpnflorida replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had an answer outside of what has already been given. I find it truly sad reading all of these many posts. The dumbing down of ones Scope of Practice. These Lpn;s are in no way being utilized...
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    Would like some advice on assaultive client

    lpnflorida replied to 2batty2care's topic in General Nursing

    Mr Ian, I hear what you are saying. Has it now changed in psych where no longer any member of the team can request a meeting of the minds to come up with a plan? We used to meet weekly on our clients...
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    Verbally Abusive Patients!

    lpnflorida replied to HotDrew's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like Mr Ian's suggestions. There are many homophobics out there, and if this is the case instead of just your run of the mill rude patient. I would then simply if possible ask one of the female...
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    Would like some advice on assaultive client

    lpnflorida replied to 2batty2care's topic in General Nursing

    Batty, A behavior modification plan needs to be made. Get all team members including psychiatrist, social worker etc involved. Consistent approach is the only thing which can possible be helpful. One...
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    Can an LPN function as an RT?

    lpnflorida replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The last two hospitals that I have worked at employ only RT for any respiratory treatment. Most of those have their bachelors degrees. The nurses both Rn and Lpn can and do suction patients who have...
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    How do LPNs View themselves?

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

    For the most part I am autonomous with my own assignment working under my license within my own Scope of Practice. I also help/ assist any Rn who needs help just as they do for
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    How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    lpnflorida replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    Why are the LPN/s only doing po medications? Do they not hang iv piggy backs or flush their own lines etc? I once worked with an Rn yes we had 9 patients on the team. I was to do all the medications...
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    Question about living in one state while working in the next one over.

    lpnflorida replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked the hospital took out the state tax for the state in which you lived. I remember the first 2 years when they did not and I would have to first file in Minn. to get back my money to...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    lpnflorida replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    One of the units in our hospital approaches the team concept in the following way. The Rn has a team of 10-12 patients. They do all the assessments obtain any orders needed. The Lpn on the team does...
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    Vent, Disrespectful Office Nurse

    lpnflorida posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    While at the Oncologists office yesterday. My darlin mentioned to the office nurse due to the nation wide shortage of the generic toprol xl he had been out of his medication for now 2 days. He went on...
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    Umm, he can't breathe!

    lpnflorida replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

    Liveyourlife, You did not overact, you were advocating for a patient. I appreciate your giving us follow
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    Night Shift eating habits...

    lpnflorida replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would eat before I go to work. When I worked nights I use to eat with the family to try and maintain some normalcy. Then around 2 am I would have a light snack as a heavy meal makes me sleepy. I try...
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    Umm, he can't breathe!

    lpnflorida replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious how does this scenario end? what occurred when the nurse walked out of the room to page respiratory. I like full stories before I judge another nurse I do not know, was not witness to...