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    Negotiating for wage

    lpnflorida replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in union hospitals, wages are more cut and dried than they are in nonunion hospitals. It is one of the reasons I love working in a nonunion hospital. Love merit raises based on ones own...
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    Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    lpnflorida replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I work in a right to work state Florida, and in a Health Care System which has no union. I beg to differ that only union facilities have good outcome for patients, or are the only places with high...
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    every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

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

    Caliotter3, In some respects I agree with you last statement what happened makes it more difficult for all of us LPN's who are still working in hospitals, as it puts fear in us. However I would not...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    lpnflorida replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It does sound like having a GI consult would be in order. In the hospital we use reglan qid for many of our tube feeders that and I want to say prevacid. It is a type of pill which we dissolve in...
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    where can I find a vaccine fridge?

    lpnflorida replied to Cinthyaisabel's topic in General Nursing

    We also have the generic small refrigerator, with a small hand held themometer in it so that temperatures can be documented every 24
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    Competency on Braden scale

    lpnflorida replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.o-wm.com/article/4027 the above site talks of an online company site which via computer tests the braden
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    How long do they live on surfaces?

    lpnflorida replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a point to bring up to housekeeping supervisors and also to discuss with your infectious disease nurse specialist. Personally, having worked for 30 years around germs, having not...
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    Competency on Braden scale

    lpnflorida replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    Our braden scales are in our clinicomp computer charting of the nursing assessment. It gives an explanation of how to score each area, hence we do not need to have it
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    How long do they live on surfaces?

    lpnflorida replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are saying and it makes perfect sense. Again though if it is a concern and as we are suppose to be washing our hands before and after leaving a room, using hand soap on our own...
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    I'm drowning

    lpnflorida replied to bsngrad2be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I enjoyed reading about your dilemma as you saw it. My reading suggestions given, and now reading your post of how you processed the feedback you received and integrated into :yeah:your plan of care...
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    Running multiple IV antibiotics at one time

    lpnflorida replied to sonnyluv's topic in General Nursing

    I frequently call our pharmacists when I have questions. They are very helpful. If timing is an issue. I will then call them and ask if they can possibly change the times on the Mar's for meds . Most...
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    How long do they live on surfaces?

    lpnflorida replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you are practicing universal precautions on all patients, this should not be an issue. When in doubt, wash your hands with soap this way whether it is mrsa or c-dif you are covered. Does...
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    Co-worker Taking OVer

    lpnflorida replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As I see it there are 3 possible solutions to your problem. One solution is on your days off, give your charge nurse of your specific unit your cell number if she needs something handled. That way you...
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    Negative "Its all your fault" attitude

    lpnflorida replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    People do have bad shifts, people make mistakes, things happen. The only things we have any control over is ourselves and our own attitudes. If pointing that out to people is considered not being...
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    Too good to be true: Mortgage program for nurses??

    lpnflorida replied to Enfermera85's topic in General Nursing

    They have/ or at least had mortgage help for nurses, teachers, emt in southwest florida for the past few years. They would give up to $25,000 towards a mortage. As I recall it was available through...
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    LPN Advice

    lpnflorida replied to TALK-OF-MIAMI's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check into your local schools to find out how long their programs are and what pre- requisites you need to have. 9-5 hours? hmm only if you work for a doctor which equates to very low pay. Most...
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    every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

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

    to use my favorite phrase, " that just sucks a
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    Need help from LPN

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

    hope this helps
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    How bad will this make me look if I call in tom?

    lpnflorida replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I realize this will be too late for the poster to make any different changes to what she does, but this is my two cents. You have been at your job for 5 months total as I read the post. Most jobs for...
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    Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    lpnflorida replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    http://www.idfpr.com/Forms/Memo/041508LPNIVissue.pdf Lpn link regarding iv's in the state of Illinois the link below I think has the actual scope of practice I just don't have the time to go...
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    High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    lpnflorida replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. I also eat every two hours otherwise I feel like I am crashing. I keep cheese sticks in my pockets, cut up apples which I put lemon juice on before I bagged them so they do not...
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    Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

    lpnflorida replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very interesting thread. I will put my two cents in. Does the field of medicine in and of itself cause more depression or anxiety? If you look at the statistics 1 in 4 people will suffer...
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    What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    lpnflorida posted a topic in General Nursing

    Years ago while working acute care psychiatry. A patient had a consult order for IM ( internal medicine) This consult doctor was the one of the best. He was always kind and respectful with our...
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    This is not my job?!?

    lpnflorida replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    For heavens sake. Nurses do clean up the messes as best we can rather than risk a patients falling. Housekeeping is then called to mop the floor up. Believe it or not it is not housekeepings job to...
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    Im being blackballed!..experienced nurses please reply

    lpnflorida replied to 1styearsucks's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From what you have posted your nurse manager is not taking anything away from you. She was the one who orignally gave you a chance to fullfill your dreams of nursing in a hospital setting. You are the...