Darlene K.

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  1. CNA's need recognition...

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

    I agree, I always feel lucky when I have great CNA. I alway make sure I thank them and let them know how much I appreciate their hard

  2. Pre-employment drug testing

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

    There isn't a problem as long as it is prescribed to you and you list it prior to the testing. Good

  3. Question about Medics/Nurses

    Darlene K. replied to debRN0417's topic in Government, Military

    A friend of mine was trained as a medic in the Navy and worked as a medic in a Naval hospital in Texas. He is now working on his nursing degree. He had to start from scratch. His G.I. bill is...

  4. CNA before LPN? benificial?

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

    Once you get your LPN, you may be supervising CNA's depending on where you work. Having worked as a CNA, you would have a much better understanding of their role, as well as how difficult their job...

  5. another blonde joke................................

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

    That's

  6. i am from india

    Darlene K. replied to baby's topic in General World

    Welcome! One of our female physicians at the pedi urgent care is from

  7. Why is it MEN seem to get along better in this field than WOMEN??!!!

    Darlene K. replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a clinical supervisor in an urgent care office. I'm not sure why it is, but when there are males mixed in the staffing, the atmosphere is different than when there are only females on shift....

  8. RN signs for LPN discharge

    Darlene K. replied to TinyNurse's topic in Emergency

    An LVN is the same as an

  9. Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

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

    Caroladybelle - You are right about UCH. I had forgotten all about the situation with the wrong limb amputation and the wrong patient having his vent

  10. Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

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

    I live in Tampa and love it. You can see what positions are open and apply on line at http://www.baycarejobs.com (St. Joes) and http://www.tgh.org (Tampa General). I work for a Pedi Urgent Care, let...

  11. Do You Have A Favorite Area in Nursing?

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

    I love the ED and I love pediatrics. I work at a pedi urgent care and love

  12. Florida LPN Scope of Practice

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

    Erwin Tech Center in Tampa offers the IV certification. Good luck.

  13. need nursing info for cna and lpn

    Darlene K. replied to VIVIANWILSON2879's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I live in Tampa, check with Erwin Tech. They offer the CNA and the LPN program. I believe that they can point you in the right direction on getting your GED. Good luck!

  14. What is the ER really like?

    Darlene K. replied to bellehill's topic in Emergency

    I love the fast pace and the team work in the ER. There's nothing like it! I used to work full-time in a level II trauma ER, I did get a little burnt out with the adults. I now work full-time Pedi...

  15. Tampa area hospitals

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

    Lisa, I am an LPN living in Tampa and have work at or have friends who now or have worked in most of the area hospitals and LTC facilities. What area are you most interested? How long you have been...

  16. Would you assist in abortions?

    Darlene K. replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think every woman should have the right to choose what she feels is right for her situation. I work in pediatrics and love children, so I do not believe that I could assist in an abortion...

  17. LPNs in the ER please respond

    Darlene K. replied to AstudentLPN's topic in Research

    I live in FL and I used to work full-time (now prn) in a level II trama ED. Depending on your skills and years of experience, you can find employment as an LPN in an emergency room. They probably...

  18. IV Certification

    Darlene K. replied to Nurse56's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Tampa. You can get it thru Erwin Voc.

  19. Nursing and Religion

    Darlene K. replied to Rootbear76's topic in General Nursing

    Sunnygirl, I

  20. I wrote up a doctor

    Darlene K. replied to RN always's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like insurance fraud to

  21. how do you keep a nursing cap on?

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

    Dermabond!

  22. Functional / Team Nursing

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

    I did team nurses about 4 years ago. 1 RN, 1 LPN, 1 CNA. We normally had about 11 patients. I thought it worked well. The RN did the assessments and the IV push drugs. The CNA and I would work...

  23. IV Starts

    Darlene K. replied to Mofe'ny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Two sticks is our

  24. Utilizing I.V.'s in the foot or lower leg?

    Darlene K. replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    We do it all the time on the peds that aren't walking - don't need a doctors order. I prefer the hand if at all

  25. Funny Names for Nurses

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

    I forgot about a doctor at the VA named Dr. Luney! Yep he was the house