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    Do LPN's deal with needles?

    flightnurse2b replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    yes, i live in FL and we can start IVs and give IV fluids and meds, with the exception of certain pushes. we can also give ID, IM and SQ injections, capillary finger sticks, blood draws,
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    How often do you draw Troponins at your hospital?

    flightnurse2b replied to RNcDreams's topic in Cardiac

    we draw enzymes q6 x 3 sets for any chest pain r/o MI, unless they are trending upwards, then it's q 3
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    Pregnant Nurses and the flu shot

    flightnurse2b replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    of course i would. the flu shot is not 100% effective and does not protect you from all types of flu... i won't take it when i'm not pregnant, i've always taken my chances. as far as the H1N1 vaccine,...
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    Is it CNA,then LPN, then RN??

    flightnurse2b replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    PBCC does have a CNA and PCT program, which is always a good start if you want to get into nursing. i would say if time and money allow it, go for the RN. i know they offer it @ lake worth and belle...
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    CNA or LPN.. So confused!

    flightnurse2b replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    i don't work in LTC, but i do know alot of CNA's and PCT's who are totally happy with their job and have no desire to become a nurse. they tell me they enjoy the patient contact and that they do not...
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    the rosary helps

    flightnurse2b replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    i am also a catholic nurse and i pray the rosary frequently...it has always helped me when i needed it and helped me to calm down when i start to panic. people on my floor often get a chuckle out of...
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    Pregnant Nurses and the flu shot

    flightnurse2b replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    i'm a pregnant nurse and before i went out of work on bedrest i refused the mandated flu shot. i walked around for 12 hours with a mask on but that was my choice and i felt fine about it, the message...
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    Where have all the LPN's gone?

    flightnurse2b replied to rayk1021's topic in General Nursing

    FL is one of the states in the US that uses LPN's in a wide variety of areas. i am on the south eastern part of the state and atleast 25% of the nursing staff where i work is LPN, we do not do team...
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    Repsect for new nurses?!!

    flightnurse2b replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    if i read your post correctly, you don't have CNA's, but LPN's to work as aides instead? if this is the case, and since you are a former LPN, think about how crappy they must feel having been a nurse...
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    How many miles/minutes do you drive to work?

    flightnurse2b replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    i work about 7 miles from my house. it takes me about 10-15 minutes to get there depending on traffic lights. it's
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    Deaf/HOH Community

    flightnurse2b replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    my answers are in red. good luck on your paper.
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    Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    flightnurse2b replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    i know i posted my hospital's new grad program info on here in FL, but if you had no luck with them here is one in raleigh, NC that many of my friends work at, it's an awesome hospital and they are...
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    Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    flightnurse2b replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    my cat finds them, smacks them until they are completely squished, usually plays with their tail, and then swats them until the carpet. we always find lizard guts when we're cleaning. i found a darn...
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    Should I head for the hills???

    flightnurse2b replied to LostLilOne's topic in General Nursing

    in order to become a nurse educator, nurse case manager, or other type of nurse that does not do direct patient care, you have to pay your dues as a bedside nurse first.... which also means making it...
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    Do you ever feel like you short-changed someone?

    flightnurse2b replied to RNMarykay's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately alot of people feel this way. with the way staffing is done in health care today, there is only so much you can do in 12 hours. you can give your very best and still not get everything...
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    Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    flightnurse2b replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    your argument doesn't make too much sense. CNA=certified nurse's assistant/certified nurse's aide... which means, literally, they assist the nurse. LPN=licensed practical NURSE, the practical...
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    RN vs. LPN the war continues

    flightnurse2b replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    are these both internal employees going for the same job? if so, i would say give the new position to the RN with more experience and allow the LPN to continue to work at her current position since...
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    Evidence of swine flu risk to pregnant women rises

    flightnurse2b replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    this is in my neck of the woods. my mom works at the hospital in martin county, she has been exposed to the swine flu (3 nurses on her unit got it!!) but she fortunately did not get sick. i did not...
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    HIPAA And My Rights As An Employee

    flightnurse2b replied to jprn7171's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think your privacy was definately violated. They should have asked you to provide record that the swab was done and what the results were---but they had no business going into your chart to see...
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    Scope of Practice?

    flightnurse2b replied to ibmanda2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i would call the board when in doubt. that's what i've always done regarding scope of practice since i've worked in a few different states and everywhere is different. many times what the state allows...
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    I enrolled today

    flightnurse2b replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i've already had the unofficial evaluation. i just have to call them because it won't let me enroll online--something about florida residents? i dunno. thanks for letting me know what the deadline...
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    I enrolled today

    flightnurse2b replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    does anyone know when they are getting rid of the package option? i want to enroll before they do but i did not get the memo from the college about it.... there is no way i could afford to do it...
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    Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

    flightnurse2b replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

    i hate white scrubs, they get stained so easily and i feel like you can see through them no matter what! the idea of uniform recognition is cool, but maybe they could pick a different color besides...
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    Does your facility put your credentials after your name on your badge?

    flightnurse2b replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    my hospital just puts first name and title, no extras. we all get the same assignments regardless of what our badge
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    Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    flightnurse2b replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    no, CNA's are not nurses, just like CMA's are not nurses. part of the nursing team, yes, but not licensed nurses. the general public though does think anyone with scrubs on is a nurse. i have reverted...