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    getting kicked out after 31 years in hospital

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

    deadnursewalking, I understand what you are saying not only in regards to losing your job in 2 years but the fact that any schooling we had in the past does not count. Yes, it means starting from...
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    So tired of hearing about what it's like in the "real world!"

    lpnflorida replied to fsaav's topic in General Students

    I suppose you could tell your nursing friends what type of response you would like. Then they could easily just concur , yes I was taught that way also. I feel when nurses try and present some reality...
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    No one wants to higher a new grad LVN, HELP!

    lpnflorida replied to Joy123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The nursing shortage that we most read about, seem to only apply to the Rn's . I have read there will also be a shortage of LPN's, but as Rn's and Lpn's are not bound together in any form of unity. No...
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    every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

    lpnflorida replied to FlowerbuddRN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Laying off LPN's in a hospital has little to do with budget. That is myth in my estimation. It is the excuse used as some feel we LPN's have no place in a hospital anymore. Worse still some of the...
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    No one wants to higher a new grad LVN, HELP!

    lpnflorida replied to Joy123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    welcome to the catch 22 of nursing. Learn to sell yourself to the next interviewer you speak to. Highlight what you liked best in school which aspect of nursing your found exciting. Stress your...
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    How are those doctors treating you?

    lpnflorida replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    This year I have been either very lucky, or just in the right place at the right time. There was another year however in which a Doctor was horrible. He is known for this, it seems one of his triggers...
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    Selling puppies out of a pts room

    lpnflorida replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    While I realize this is not funny, I could not help but laugh. This is the first time I have ever heard of
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    Ways I have heard Metoprolol pronounced...by medical personnel.

    lpnflorida replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    I am guilty each and everytime I have to speak the generic for Toprol.. invariably I say metopropolol. Then I catch myself and have to concentrate to say it correctly. Metoprolol. Irritates the heck...
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    Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

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

    I vote for close this thread. It has gone beyond what the original poster was talking about. I never enjoyed cat fights when younger. I don't enjoy watching this board evolve into one. All of us need...
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    Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

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

    I vote for close this thread. It has gone beyond what the original poster was talking
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    press gainey nursing survey

    lpnflorida posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.pressganey.com/galleries/default-file/Employee_Nurse_Check-Up_10-08-08.pdf I found it interesting, we always hear and see the results of the press gainey surveys of our patients. This is...
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    Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

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

    Shift report can be a harrowing experience even for those of us who are neither young and also have years of experience behind us. Remember to do the best you can on your shift, try and complete...
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    Is it normal to graduate nursing school & feel like you know nothing.

    lpnflorida replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

    What you are feeling is normal. Any of our schooling gives us the bones to perform in our professions. They rest comes from working with the patient, and others in the medical field . We continue to...
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    Vaccinations & Opinions on Them.....

    lpnflorida replied to robynnelpnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    While I love my chiropractor, and usually see him about once a year when my back goes out. I realize number once, they are not allowed to precribed medicines. They are into holistic health and vitamin...
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    press gainey nursing survey

    lpnflorida replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I notice at our facility they send out these surveys for us to fill out monthly. I use to think who reads them, or do they matter. I will start to fill them out now after reading the
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    should we take this referral

    lpnflorida replied to reddellrn's topic in Home Health

    I love the KCI rep who come when we request. They also gave us a CD; which we can use when it has been awhile since a nurse has worked with a wound vac and just needs to brush up on the principles and...
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    Anyone else frustrated with 12 hour shifts?

    lpnflorida replied to TexasNurseEducator's topic in General Nursing

    I personally love 12 hour shifts. Yes it makes for a long day I get up at 0415 in the morning to get the things done I need before leaving the house. It is a 45 min drive to work, by the time I get...
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    WET to Dry

    lpnflorida replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wound vacs are a wonderful, however they are not able to be used on all areas of the body. Occasionally we still do wet to dry drsg orders, they can be effective when done correctly. Hate when they...
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    will it ever end?

    lpnflorida replied to newbie26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I first started working the only shifts available to me were the day/night swing. It took me 3 years before a day/eve fte opened up. My current job, although I knew I wanted days. I ended up...
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    EtOH Levels...

    lpnflorida replied to Aneroo's topic in Emergency

    The highest MBA I ever saw was a .6 , we had residents coming to our floor to see the patient as they just couldn't belive he was still alive.Yes we nurses were quietly try and guess what a MBA might...
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    What things do you feel set apart the great nurses from the good ones?

    lpnflorida replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I agree the ability to connect with her patient is up there. I would also add the ability to be proactive with their patients and the symptoms they are observing. The ability to multitask . I rank up...
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    "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    lpnflorida replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Shannon, if you knew a nurse was giving Benadryl without a doctors order ( I will not even give my thoughts on the bringing her own supply in) that should have been immediately reported and she would...
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    Rehab nurses-especially HealthSouth in patient

    lpnflorida replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    Use to be which ever nurse assigned to the patient for the day is the one who went to the weekly confenernces. It use to make for a very hectic morning. Now we have a admit/dc nurse who also covers...
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    Vaccinations & Opinions on Them.....

    lpnflorida replied to robynnelpnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    If a pediatrician gave that advice I might take their advice more to
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    When to give pain meds

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

    We have been instructed to use the smallest dose to help relieve pain, if ineffective then go to the next dose. This is in regards to orders such as Morphine IV 2-6mg/ Iv meds are most often given...