Darlene K.

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  1. anybody went through 12-month evening LPN program?

    Darlene K. replied to mmr2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did it. Not much time for sleep or fun - but it can be done. Question, if you have completed all of your prereq for your RN, why not just go for it? It sounds like you could have your RN in about...

  2. dilemma, need advice...

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

    Look at this way.....In a 12 hour shift there are 720 minutes - divided by 86 residents = 8.3 minutes each. What was the

  3. New Nurses Trouble with Experienced Nurses

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

    When I used to work M/S, I made up my own report sheets on my computer. I had an outline for everything that I thought I would need to know. Such as: Recent labs/studies___, IV __, MD__, Consults__,...

  4. Made a med error

    Darlene K. replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing by letting your preceptor know what had happened, that took courage. No one should yell at you period....but should have spoken to you privately. Best of luck to

  5. boundary violation?

    Darlene K. replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with all the above posters. Seems

  6. Liability question

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

    I believe that Hep B vacs are given in a series of 3. Shot #1 then 30 days later shot #2 then 6 months later shot #3. Not sure about the liability situation. But I find it hard to believe that...

  7. where do IV's get started?

    Darlene K. replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Operating Room

    I work in a surgical prep area. If time allows I will usually get them started. If not, Anesthesia will start them in pre op

  8. EMT-BASIC to RN?

    Darlene K. replied to WorkingOnIt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are right. As long as you pass NC1 on the first try, you can skip

  9. RN's who cover an LPN

    Darlene K. replied to yumaRN1990's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in an area that required an RN to "cover me", the RN's did not get extra pay. The assignments were divided so that the RN had 4-5 patients and I had 6-7 patients. This was to allow the...

  10. Tips for new nurses to protect license

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

    1. Check your patient(s) arm band everytime. 2. When you take medication from the pixis - take the time to look at it, make sure it's the correct medication. Pharmacy isn't perfect, I have found...

  11. What's a magnet hospital???

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

    Really? I work for a magnet hospital and haven't seen any of

  12. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

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

    I work in Surgical Prep (full-time) and Pediatric ER

  13. evelpn

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

    What town do you live

  14. Brandon Regional Vs Tampa General

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

    I work at TGH - Pay is is pretty good. Benefits are

  15. Paid Time Off

    Darlene K. replied to kkettle70's topic in Florida Nursing

    I get 8 hours of PTO per pay period (every two weeks) comes out to 26 PTO per year. I believe it's adequate. I also get professional days, for example to renew ACLS, PALS and so

  16. Tampa LPN Schools

    Darlene K. replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated from Erwin in 1994. I thought it was a wonderful course. I still keep in touch with one of my instructors. I believe that Brewster is now offering an LPN program as

  17. Picking a hospital for clinicals--Tampa

    Darlene K. replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree! You will learn a lot at

  18. Moving to Tampa Please Help

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

    I work at TGH. They just increased their rates across the board for the RN's. Health insurance is affordable, I pay ~ $50 per pay period for UHC PPO. 26 PTO's per year, $4000 for tution each year...

  19. Funny Sign In Slips

    Darlene K. replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    Got a love

  20. Galen Institute

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

    I was interested in the Galen RN program, but it is full time days. I can't afford not to work for a

  21. Funny Sign In Slips

    Darlene K. replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    Had a 14 year female "needed a cat smear". She meant "pap smear"! Makes sense to

  22. 1st Med error... and a valuable lesson!

    Darlene K. replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy (with pediatrics) is to have a second nurse verify the medication and the dosage. It can be a life

  23. IV's- nursing or medical decision?

    Darlene K. replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I agree

  24. IV's- nursing or medical decision?

    Darlene K. replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    We have standing orders and protocols. We get a line and labs on anyone whos CC falls under one of our protocols. It saves a lot of

  25. Inventions we'd love to see....

    Darlene K. replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    Party