flightnurse2b LPN

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    help, my math is less than perfect!

    flightnurse2b replied to pupsnpaws's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    so when i read the problem, i knew that the order wanted 1000ml to be infused over a period of 7 hours. after 2 hours and 6 minutes, 700 ml of the solution has been infused. 700 should not be used....
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    I'm a new LVN, looking to continue education. Excelsior?

    flightnurse2b replied to ♥heather♥'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i think it will be a good choice for you since you will be on the road with your family. however, please make sure before your BON in the state you are going to be apply for initial RN licensure...
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    Colonoscopy - sterile water or tap water?

    flightnurse2b replied to CDNORRN's topic in Operating Room

    i used to work endoscopy and we used distilled
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    Job opening says "RN Required"

    flightnurse2b replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    just a thought, since alot of new grads in certain areas of the country are having trouble finding jobs, perhaps if licensure is definately required to apply for this position... why not apply as a...
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    My first 100 in nursing school - ain't gonna' happen again

    flightnurse2b replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Students

    i knew you would. gives you an idea for your next project, so that you do get 100% again. we'll have to come up with a music video you can make for your maternity and/or psych
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    NANDA nursing diagnosis for pressure ulcers

    flightnurse2b replied to POMD01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    for this question, you should be able to eliminate both choices 3 and 4 immediately, because the patient is no longer eligible for the risk diagnosis--he already has a pressure sore. then, you should...
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    My first 100 in nursing school - ain't gonna' happen again

    flightnurse2b replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Students

    ok so i found them! here's the song (in case you don't know the tune)... we even did our hair real big... we were rediculous. my instructor was like "were you guys drinking when you made this?"......
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    My first 100 in nursing school - ain't gonna' happen again

    flightnurse2b replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Students

    that was really, really good! nice job on that!! you definately put alot of work into it. it is sooo much more fun to make a video for a project than write a paper or do a posterboard. i don't know...
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    LPN starting pay?

    flightnurse2b replied to dana0509's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i started out working in durham, north carolina making $20/hr at a hospital, and am now in south florida also in a hospital making $23/hr. i graduated last
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    Need to ban a family member from the internet!!! (vent)

    flightnurse2b replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sorry you have to deal with this. i hope she passes in peace. maybe it would be a good thought on the MD's part to suggest either a private sitter/companion for the patient so that the POA can get...
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    Death....by cheese

    flightnurse2b replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    if cheese was going to kill someone, i'd have been dead a heck of a long time ago. my nana makes fresh mozzarella and gives us balls of it when we come visit... and usually, i eat a whole ball to...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    flightnurse2b replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    you should go work for rex hospital. they're a BSN only facility, except for those who were grandfathered in or work at the convalescent center. that way you don't have to worry about working with any...
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    My EC family.. I interviewed as a RN today

    flightnurse2b replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    change of pace, congrats on the new job! i am a FL LPN hoping to get my RN though excelsior. what part of FL are you in if you don't mind me
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    flightnurse2b replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i'm confused. what is this trick again? i passed the NCLEX last year and it let me register and go right to the payment
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    Attention all 50 states: what is your nursing ratio? please post!

    flightnurse2b replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    i work for HCA too. i wonder if the horrible nurse-pt telemetry ratio (we're 8-1 @ night, all monitored) is an HCA thing, and not a florida
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    Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    flightnurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi AN family, i got some bad news today and am asking for prayers and positives thoughts for one of our own. a woman i used to work with, a very caring RN, and a mother of 2 young children, is in...
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    flightnurse2b replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    JB has two ruptured discs in his back from occupational wear and tear. he has required multiple steroid injections and we are also facing the possibility of back surgery. however, he was going to...
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    flightnurse2b replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    who says what sufficient and insufficient reimbursement for anything is? the doctors in this country are spoiled and many of them are greedy. my uncle is a surgeon and the stuff he whines about makes...
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    Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    flightnurse2b replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    here's an update on my friend. she is truly a miracle. medicine alone did not do this. she has been discharged from the hospital as of last week and is now in a rehab facility for a short time. she...
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    Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    flightnurse2b replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    my mom showed me pictures of her uniform from when she graduated (in the early 80's) and it looked similar to this, but she had to wear a pinafore apron thing over the dress that looked like a blue...
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    No more LPNs?

    flightnurse2b replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    ALF: assisted living facility LPN: licensed practical nurse LVN: licensed vocational nurse LPN and LVN are interchangable, i think the states that use the LVN title are texas and
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    ALS For LPN

    flightnurse2b replied to SPN2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    you absolutely can! i am a LPN and am ACLS certified. familiarize yourself with rates/rhythms/algorithms as per the 2008 AHA guidelines. you will be responsible for knowing this and performing as team...
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    No more LPNs?

    flightnurse2b replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    i work in a hospital on telemetry, we have a few LPN's on our floor, and i know there are also some on post partum, ER, neuroscience, med/surg, and CV step down to name a few. it depends on which...
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    thinking of starting with Excelsior....

    flightnurse2b posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    the LPN-RN bridge program i was planning on starting has decided they are no longer going to have a bridge program, with the closest one being 80 miles away in either direction.... with my boss...
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    thinking of starting with Excelsior....

    flightnurse2b replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks everyone. i think i am going to send in my application this week after i get my transcripts and go ahead and see what they have lined up for me. i'm hoping to get cracking by the summer and be...