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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    flightnurse2b replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    different program have different requirements. my school had pre-reqs and my program was also 18 months. some programs have no pre-reqs and are only 12 months. it depends on where you go to school....
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    It's time.....let's talk support hose, shall we?

    flightnurse2b replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    i found a really cute pair at scrubs & beyond that are thigh-high, moderate amt of squishing. they are a pale blue with butterflies. i love them! i wear support hose all the time and i'm in my mid...
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    Paramedics and nurses in the ER?

    flightnurse2b replied to C. Howe's topic in General Nursing

    i used to work as a paramedic in the ED. i loved it. i was utilized many different ways and was always appreciated. i did make a considerably less amt of money than the RNs and LPNs i worked with, but...
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    Need Help with Smoking Issue!!!!!!!

    flightnurse2b replied to Nursey103's topic in General Students

    sorry all that is going on hun... it sounds like bf is being very disrespectful.... and his friend isn't helping. i've been smoke free for 1 yr. fiance still smokes and does so in the house...
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    Speaking of Waste - Trash Wars

    flightnurse2b replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    i don't mind emptying the trash, actually. i will grab the big trash can and walk up and down the hall and dump the trash in it. that way no bags get wasted. i don't like working in a dirty...
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    Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    flightnurse2b replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    that's really not very nice. children love their parents unconditionally. as he is now, or as kristy, he is still his son's parent, his son loves him for his heart, not his looks or his gender. i...
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    LPN Scope of Practice

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

    you can contact your state's BON and request a printed copy of your scope of practice and nurse practice act if you are unable to find it
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    My school's grading policy SUCKS!!!!

    flightnurse2b replied to H-town's topic in General Students

    the school i went to had an identical grading scale. anything below an 80 was a failing grade. most nursing schools are like that. i think we are held to a much higher standard than other students,...
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    LPN starting in Nursing 2...feeling like an outcast

    flightnurse2b replied to metfan's topic in LPN to RN

    i think it's smart for you to make an appt with your instructor. they are all different and have their own quirks about them! that was tough for me in school because once i figured out how one of them...
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    In over my head and don't know what to do!

    flightnurse2b replied to heyheyhey35's topic in General Nursing

    that sounds like a scary situation. they atleast need to have a PA or NP there with you! i would get out of there quickly. as far as what to tell other employers.... i would say tell them the truth....
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    flightnurse2b replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    mine too. i had to have the same pre-reqs, english 1 & 2, anatomy and phys 1 & 2, computers, intermed. or college algebra, chemistry and micro. and pass the same entrance exam. unfortunately,...
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    Need Night Shift Tips

    flightnurse2b replied to amb123456's topic in Emergency

    i love nights... i agree with the PP who said you will either love them or your hate them! even when i work a day shift (like today) i'm wide awake allll night. i hate being up in the morning. i...
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    no one will return the favor and HELP OUT

    flightnurse2b replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    i have the same problem at work. my co-workers kind of take advantage of me sometimes i think because they know if they get a little behind and just ask i'll do it. i think you are probably an awesome...
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    Does HCA pay for tuition if you agree to work for them for a certain amount of time ?

    flightnurse2b replied to FinallyReady4RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    you need to talk to your HR people. HCA helped me pay for some of my college courses in exchange for good grades. the way it worked for me was that i took one course and bought in my transcipts of a...
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    1 RN no aid

    flightnurse2b replied to concerned1738's topic in Psychiatric

    one person alone on a psych unit is way too dangerous. there needs to atleast be one more person with you in case of emergency. is there atleast a hospital wide security/code system that you can call...
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    Dosage Problem--Help me find solution!

    flightnurse2b replied to whiteoleander5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i hate problems like that, lol. sometimes they give you a drip factor just to throw you off. either way, i got 35. are you running it on a pump? if yes, then 35 ml/hr. pumps are always ml/hr. if you...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    flightnurse2b replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    there are many things i can do independently of an RN. please remember i have a license too. i am not going to be in trouble for changing my patient's diapers by myself. or giving them a g-tube...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    flightnurse2b replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    :banghead::banghead: i do not need a chaperone at all times.
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    INR 11 and no Vitamin K??

    flightnurse2b replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    holy moly! i've given vit K for INR @ 6+. usually an INR that high is considered pretty critical.... i've only had one pt get up to 10 and i had to give him vitamin K and FFP
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    Vicodin and Percocet

    flightnurse2b replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    that's an awful lot of tylenol. if she's on vicodin q6 thats 500 x 4... so we're at 2,000mg then percocet q8 thats 325 x 3... so 975 mg then if she gets her prn's she would be up close by or over the...
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    Would you want a classmate to be your nurse?

    flightnurse2b replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    i graduated with quite a few people that would send me absolutely running for the hills in my johnny if i ever was a patient and they were my nurse. there were even some who when they said passed...
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    Should I bring cookies to the unit where I had my preceptorship at?

    flightnurse2b replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    that's a great idea! i got my preceptor (well, the whole unit actually) a basket full of goodies. i went to the dollar store and bought popcorn, cookies, crackers, snack cakes, juice boxes.... it only...
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    tele and chest compressions

    flightnurse2b replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    on a five lead tele monitor, if you tap the green lead, it looks just like torsades. it's terrible. one of my co-workers put a monitor on and scared me to death one
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    tele and chest compressions

    flightnurse2b replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    yes, you can see the chest compressions on the tele monitors from the manual compression of the heart by the person performing CPR.... that is why you have to stop compressions every few minutes and...
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    Anyone taken the NLN recently?

    flightnurse2b replied to GCTMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thank you for your help! it is much appreciated! i am definately going to buy that book