Darlene K.

Darlene K.

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  1. ER Pet Peeves

    Darlene K. replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    People who ask for school/work notes for their friend who is waiting with

  2. I saw something new and scary

    Darlene K. replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I'll second that barf! This filled with urine:beer: can lead to this

  3. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    Darlene K. replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    ......Amen!!!

  4. Prioritization Question

    Darlene K. replied to AllieRat's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I thought that it's C also. I think we all try to read too much into the question. Like is there family members with the person who received morphine? The pt that needs to go to the bathroom is he...

  5. Pediatric LPN's

    Darlene K. replied to Renee4christ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to

  6. Applying for a job

    Darlene K. replied to ajohnsonLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would think that you could show them your letter that your passed. Is it possible for you to retrieve your license online? In Florida I go to the BON (online) and can see a copy of my license. I...

  7. what to say???

    Darlene K. replied to tx2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It all depends. Sometimes I don't say anything, just let the patient talk, and give them a hug. Be sincere, don't say everything will be alright, because sometimes it isn't. I almost always call...

  8. I was FIRED today!

    Darlene K. replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happen to you. Don't forget you are an RN now and you will find work. You are not a failure, that hospital wasn't the right place for you. Best of luck to

  9. Any help from CNAs/LNAs while on orientation??

    Darlene K. replied to MrsMinor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with all of the above posters. Not only to do you need the opportunity to learn to delegate and prioritize, you need to have a chance to get into your own routine. You will need the...

  10. Bad "sticker" needs help

    Darlene K. replied to nurscee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is there anyone that will allow you to try on them? Usually, Paramedics are wonderful at IV's and will not only let you try on them, they will talk you thru it. Do you know anyone in your ER? Keep...

  11. Bad "sticker" needs help

    Darlene K. replied to nurscee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just remember.....even when you are "great" at starting IV's......we all have days that we couldn't hit the broad side of a barn!

  12. Do you give up your seat for a doctor?

    Darlene K. replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts

  13. can lpn's do anything with central lines?

    Darlene K. replied to dizzejan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please accept my apology for responding regarding my

  14. Do I need to do LPN first

    Darlene K. replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Either way is acceptable. It all depends on your situation. Can you afford to take the time and get your RN? If so, more education is always better, if not the LPN route would allow you to gain...

  15. Destroying narcotics

    Darlene K. replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing! Don't ever take chances with

  16. can lpn's do anything with central lines?

    Darlene K. replied to dizzejan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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  17. Pediatric LPN's

    Darlene K. replied to Renee4christ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    .............

  18. MA To LPN Program. Why not?

    Darlene K. replied to indyMA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as a medical assistant before becoming an LPN. I had to start from scratch, but the experience as a medical assistant certainly helped me. There are more opportunities for you (at least...

  19. Is it absolutly neccasry to swap out the needle after I draw it?

    Darlene K. replied to bjware's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught the following 1. Change my needle after drawing up medication. 2. Always use a filter needle when drawing from an ampule. If you don't change your needle it can be dull or medications...

  20. Tampa

    Darlene K. replied to NeuroNP's topic in Florida Nursing

    TGH is a great place to work. The benefits are excellent. I used to work in the pedi and adult ER there. I recently transfered to the surgical prep unit. Let me know if I can help you. Good luck....

  21. HI THERE!-Need help with RPN/LPN working in ER

    Darlene K. replied to susiecue's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I am an LPN in Florida, I just recently transfered out of my hospitals ER to a surgical prep unit. I worked Adult and Pedi ER (level 1 trauma) as well as fast track. Let me know if I can help....

  22. I am an RN but am NOT getting training. HELP!!

    Darlene K. replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at gives new grads 6 months with a preceptor! Are there any other hospitals around you that offer better training for new

  23. Bad "sticker" needs help

    Darlene K. replied to nurscee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All of the above poster have given some really good tips. I work in a surgical prep area and put in about 4 to 5 IV's an hour. Another thing I like to do if I have someone that seems to be a...

  24. Hospital Bloopers

    Darlene K. replied to lady_inred's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle

  25. What can an RN do than an LPN can't?

    Darlene K. replied to pdpeanut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Was it something I said?