Darlene K.

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

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

    I am an LPN, and I would never say that "I am more Knowledgeable than a registered nurse, new grad or not. I might have more "experience" than some of the RN's, in turn we can learn from each other....

  2. Teacher pulls out insulin pump

    Darlene K. replied to bergren's topic in School

    I don't blame

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

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

    That's exactly what I was trying to say. Everyday when I go to work, I am assigned 4 beds, I get whatever patients happen to come in and get into those beds. I am responsible for their total care....

  4. Question on taking Blood Pressure and Respirations

    Darlene K. replied to Rhonda V's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, 30 seconds is fine for an adult. You should do a full 60 seconds on infants. With the infants, I have the parent hold the child so the childs back is to me, then I can listen to lung sounds and...

  5. Radiology Question: What is a "wet" read?

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

    Now I feel "old" I remember when a "wet" read was just that!

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

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

    I work under my own license. I am responsible for what I do and for what I delegate. I am all for further education....and I am all for the higher the education - the higher the

  7. I Am Now An Lpn!!!!

    Darlene K. replied to seselant02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Excellent!

  8. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Darlene K. replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh Boy! Sharpie

  9. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    Darlene K. replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Breast Implants by: M. R. Nice Anger Management by: Buster

  10. what are they for?

    Darlene K. replied to cumberland40's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, You will find Residents and Attendings in teaching hospitals. As to who you call, it all depends on who their doctor is, what they are in for and who ordered the test. Let's say Mr. Jones PMD...

  11. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    Darlene K. replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Are you sure it was written by U. Flung Pu? (just kidding)

  12. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    Darlene K. replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

  13. Becoming an Endoscopy Nurse

    Darlene K. replied to ttraceyanne's topic in Gastroenterology

    At our hospital, the nurses start the IV's. They do require ACLS and PALS certification. Emergencies do happen. Outpatients don't always fess up that they ate an hour before coming in and...

  14. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    Darlene K. replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Brush those teeth By: Hal A. Tosis Lung Disease By: Anita

  15. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    Darlene K. replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Penile Enlargement by: Peter B.

  16. Rita's coming-my hospital won't close!!

    Darlene K. replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Papaw John What hospital do you work at? I'm at TGH, right on the

  17. Advice on when/how to begin job hunt

    Darlene K. replied to kk2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree the above posters....In addition, some agencies tend to try to take advantage of even the most "seasoned" nurses, so be careful and choose your assignments carefully. Good luck to

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

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

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  19. need advice so bad!

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

    Hi, I am a LPN (working on my RN). I went to school to become a Medical Assistant and did that job for nearly 10 years before I went back to school. The job opportunities in additon to the financial...

  20. Where are LPN's working besides LTC/Home Health?

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

    Hi, I have done lots of different positions as a LPN. Pediatric Urgent Care (lot's of fun), LTC (agency), Med/Surg (agency), GI lab, ER (adult and Pedi). I have now settled into a nice M - F...

  21. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    Darlene K. replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was thinking the very same thing! Maybe because I'm an "old" nurse and I believe I have seen and heard just about every trick out there. I was curious about a few things: Did you look at the meds...

  22. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    Darlene K. replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    1) Name that tube feed formula! Similar to a wine tasting! 2) Chug Colyte gallon in 2 minutes or

  23. Can LPNs Work in Pediatrics?

    Darlene K. replied to cdietrich404's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a Pediatric Emergency

  24. Funny Sign In Slips

    Darlene K. replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    (1) A risin on my but. (2) A kitney infection. (3) All swolled up. (4) Soar

  25. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

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

    I work in the pedi and adult ER. I have been an LPN since