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    transfering

    lpnflorida replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    The last time I ever transferred , I first spoke to at that time Head Nurse. I explained to her how much I had enjoyed working with her , my fellow co-workers and the patients. I then explained as...
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    Toxic Healthcare Personalities

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

    The constant complainers. I swear they would complain when too busy they complain when they are not busy enough. They complain when they have too many patient's. They complain when not enough patients...
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    Do you give your 10 AM meds at 8 AM?

    lpnflorida replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am more apt to give 0900 med and 1000 med together if I am on the last of my patients and it is 0930. Would I give them at 8am. No, I would not. Usually it is levaquin which is ordered for 10am and...
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    "Skills Lab" for JCAHO compliance

    lpnflorida replied to cherex74369's topic in General Nursing

    Each year we have to show profeciency in using glucometers and how to test the meters, restraints. We show how we would example soft restraint how it would be tied to the patient how to the bed we...
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    Is it worth a shot? (getting my job back)

    lpnflorida replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    All you can do is ask. I am not sure I would bank on it though. You might have explained somehow missing 1 day, but 2 days . I fear the new employer has most likely already written you as no show,...
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    Supply, Demand, and Use of Licensed Practical Nurses

    lpnflorida replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Karen, thanks for finding the information. I especially enjoyed the section regarding IV's and LPN's in the various
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    Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

    lpnflorida replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Senority has little to do with your situation. Your title supercedes an LPN yet I do not feel seniority or title has anything to do with the working as a team. Try sitting down and talking with her...
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    How do I transfer LPN License to FL??

    lpnflorida replied to gaius's topic in Florida Nursing

    I do not know personally. I have heard those that work for the VA are able to transfer anywhere. I do not know if the process is different or
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    Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    lpnflorida replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read this on the Minnesota Board of Nursing site. It is under cause for disciplinary action. Note is does not distinguish prescribed drugs as opposed to those that are not. While I believe there...
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    New LPN- Tips needed to give safe competent care

    lpnflorida replied to bjz823's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In that case you could study up on Rehabilitation the care of post strokes, single joint replacements such as knees or hips, wound care techniques alot is done in LTC, also can never grow wrong...
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    New LPN- Tips needed to give safe competent care

    lpnflorida replied to bjz823's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think what you are already studying is enough until you know exactly where you will be working. Do not forget to also put away the books and have some fun. You need to be well rounded to do best...
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    hey LPNs!!

    lpnflorida replied to prisicruz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You can call the human resource department of any hospital or maybe even LTc I am not positive about long term care, they should be able to give you a ball park figure on what the new grads starting...
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    How do I transfer LPN License to FL??

    lpnflorida replied to gaius's topic in Florida Nursing

    LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT Q: How long does it take to be approved for licensure by endorsement? A: We are allowed 30 days to issue a letter regarding any deficiencies in your application. However, we...
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    How do I transfer LPN License to FL??

    lpnflorida replied to gaius's topic in Florida Nursing

    https://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/irm00iportal/InitialAppEntry.asp , you can apply online for endorsement. Make sure you have the correct number of CEU's which are 24 over 2 years. Good luck, I think I...
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    MOM vs. Suppository?

    lpnflorida replied to nursealanarae's topic in General Nursing

    With softners already on board, I will usually start with MOM, if after 12 hours that doesn't work then I follow up with suppository usually 30-60 min. after they have eaten. Do not forget warm prune...
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    Does anyone have any of the books?

    lpnflorida replied to adorblepuppy's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried looking on Amazon for the books you need. I have bought several dirt cheap, sometimes I will choose an earlier addition of a book just as the price is
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    Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    lpnflorida replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    just my own two cents.. there is nothing abnormal about feeling alittle bit of anxiety. Especially in new situations. I would not first off recommend getting a prescription for something which is a...
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    Putting Employers "ON HOLD" while considering other offers

    lpnflorida replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you live in this country will depend on whether a job offer will be offered or not. In many places right now new grads and old are having some difficulty in the job market. Ask...
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    Preventing Pseudomonas in the home environment

    lpnflorida replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    1 tablespoon of bleach to gallon of water will kill the following on hard surfaces. A. Bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (Staph.) Salmonella choleraesuis Pseudomonas aeruginosa Streptococcus pyogenes...
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    How do you know when a pt. is actively dying?

    lpnflorida replied to mjm1979's topic in General Nursing

    I use this as the only way I truly know someone is on their way to dying without the use of tele etc. Once you start seeing a patient in Cheyne Stokes breathing that was always a clear sign to me that...
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    Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    lpnflorida replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work taking narcotic with a prescription while at work is a no no. This I know for sure. You asked about ativan I am not so positive about this one. I do know that recently a new policy was...
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    Disqualification for Schizophrenia

    lpnflorida replied to nursedreams11's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Answering truthfully is always the best answer. Can it be found out if you were hospitalized prior? All it takes it to sign up for insurance or worse case end up hospitalized in the future and then...
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    Do any of the New RNs carry reference book with them to a hospital?

    lpnflorida replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    It just dawned on me, I keep a palm pilot in my pocket while at work. I have used the various programs as I need them. Much easier than lugging a book back and forth to work, and as I mentioned we do...
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    Can LPN's become managers/directors/executives?

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

    There is an LPN in our hospital who is in fact a manager of one of the areas of our Rehab hosp. She also has a BA I forget exactly what her major was. It is also mandated that she receive her RN...
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    Do any of the New RNs carry reference book with them to a hospital?

    lpnflorida replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Our units have the book you mentioned on each of the floors. Personally unless you have a big locker at work, we do not. ours is small cubby. I would not bring an expensive book to work. Somehow they...