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    Questions to ask family after stroke

    lpnflorida replied to Dramaangel621's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would also consider asking is someone in the family available for what could be 24 hour care upon discharge if returning to home environment is
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    advanced directives and power or attorney, please answer my question

    lpnflorida replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have an advanced directive and medical proxy. I chose to have my best friend who is an RN be that person .After many hours of our discussing point by point several different scenarios she has a...
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    Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    lpnflorida replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I also love working 12 hour shifts. Essentially there is same amount of work/charting to do but it is done in 12 hours instead of compressed 8 hour shift. Aside from the time off from work which I...
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    What if I want to quit the union?

    lpnflorida replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I use to have to pay 1 1/2 my hourly rate for monthly union dues at my former
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    Migraines and work

    lpnflorida replied to Price 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the migraines. It should not be a problem for getting a job. Once you have been hired, I would recommend obtaining FMLA papers and having your doctor sign them. That way it can not be held...
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    Career Fair attire? conserative? professional?

    lpnflorida replied to bisson's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the idea of a suit, I also like the idea of the sweater set with either pants or a skirt. I can also suggest a blazer with either skirt or pants depending on your preference. Also bear...
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    things friends/neighbors have asked you "because you are a nurse"

    lpnflorida replied to aloevera's topic in General Nursing

    I have been the so called support person for family members when they have been hospitilized. To me that has meant, doing alot of reassuring them by telephone I might add. They live across country....
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    Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    lpnflorida replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in a union many years ago, it was in our contract that we could not moonlight. Perhaps that is the issue, not that you called in sick , but that you are currently working two jobs. It is...
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    What factors do you think have changed that has an impact on healthcare

    lpnflorida replied to nursingsteph's topic in General Nursing

    I see the PPS ( the prospective pay system) along with insurances dictating patient care as one of the biggest changes I have seen over 30 years. Next has been higher patient accuity with shorter...
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    Worried! Phone in prescription

    lpnflorida replied to nessa1982's topic in General Nursing

    When I have had to call in medication orders. It first off does not happen often, but when it does. I call the physcian for the order. I write the order on the patient's order sheet, then I call the...
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    What if I want to quit the union?

    lpnflorida replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Living in a right to work state means no union can present a closed shop so to speak ( belonging to the union or paying what would be equivalent dues are not necessary for employment or terms of hire)...
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    LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

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

    I just accepted a per diem position in a SNF on their rehab unit. I accepted $23.00 an hour. This was the amount HR quoted, then while sitting with the DON she asked me if I was okay with this amount....
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    Should medication aides exist?

    lpnflorida replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would only be guessing, but I do not think they had medication aides available. My friend did end up hiring a private duty cna for her mom after a month of her own going twice a day. That was also...
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    Do you think fluoridating our water is bad for us?

    lpnflorida replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in an area in which our water was fluoridated, now after living for 9 years in area which does not fluoridate its water. All I can say prior dental bills were low. 9 years no fluoridation (...
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    Should Continuing Education for Nurses be mandatory in all states?

    lpnflorida replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    For those who have expressed the concern over the high cost of obtaining CEU's yes the cost of attending can be costly. Fortunately as CEU's are mandatory in our state our employer pays to attend the...
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    How to apply in Michigan

    lpnflorida replied to rpmadz95's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_27529_27542---,00.html you will find everything you need on this web
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    Should medication aides exist?

    lpnflorida replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One of my best friends, a retired nurse, had her 90 some year old mother in an Assisted Living Facility. When she inquired if someone could supervise her mothers medications as sometimes her mom...
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    So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

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

    My thoughts are with
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    Should medication aides exist?

    lpnflorida replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ejm, here are some sites i found, i am curious why are you against medication aides. while i have never worked with one. i can not say i am against them. just curious as to why you feel not even...
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    What was the hardest part of your LVN or LPN education?

    lpnflorida replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hardest part,hmmmmmm. The first month the hardest, alot of memorizing. I had not worked as a cna so terminology was new to me. That was pure rote memorization. Pharmacology, again alot of...
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    Orientation - license in hand?

    lpnflorida replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree until you have your license number your are a graduate pn/graduate vn ..... I realize we tend to rely on our employers to know everything, but sometimes it is up to us to know what we can...
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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

    Reading some of the posts I think their might be some confusion as to having a certificate versus being certified. Perhaps someone could further clarify. I will try and look for information, but there...
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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

    There is Wound Care Certification, first requirement is working 2 years with wounds. The class they offer costs around $3,000.
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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

    I would be interested to know about being Certified in Rehab, so far to the best of my knowledge it is only open to Rn with 2 years experience working
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    Nurse shortage...how is it in your area?

    lpnflorida replied to nursefromquebec's topic in General Nursing

    Does not appear to have shortage in southwest florida, nor in the Ocala area as I understand