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  1. Nursing home job

    dcrrlb8185 replied to enapana2003's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    From my experience, punch in, get report, count narcotics, do some tx, med pass at 4:00pm, help with supper, do some charting, by that time many resident will be in bed, do some more tx, pass at 8:00,...

  2. LPN vs RN

    dcrrlb8185 replied to dcrrlb8185's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, since they've done this before, promoted than demoted her TWO times, she feels why do they even deserve her as a body. And she was salary as an LPN, so her 60 hour weeks wasnt even getting paid...

  3. LPN vs RN

    dcrrlb8185 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am currently an LPN in NY. Something which hurt me today was watching my unit coodinator a single mother with years of seniority and loyalty be demoted for an RN who has been employed for 2 weeks....

  4. med error..

    dcrrlb8185 replied to nursiemellie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If it's not specified on the transcribed order, it's not your fault. Just like the PPD is 'usually' giving where I come from in the left forearm, it's a general 'rule.' Dont

  5. Ltc

    dcrrlb8185 replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunate to say, but I see it all the time. You should talk to managment about more training. It is your license after all, and your lively hood. You have a right to protect it. They will be...

  6. need a little support

    dcrrlb8185 replied to NeuroNut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Think of it as there loss, they will have to pay them more than LPN's for the same job

  7. How many questions determine whether or not you pass or fail NCLEX-PN?

    dcrrlb8185 replied to shunda's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Doesnt matter, mine shut off at 107 (odd # huh?) Passed first shot. Was certain I had failed. It's anybodies guess, but good

  8. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    dcrrlb8185 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN is something to be proud of. A title does not rank capability or capacity. I know LPN's that can run circles around RN's. It depends on the

  9. to atkins or not

    dcrrlb8185 replied to krn_hd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes, I've tried it and I lost 14lbs in 2 weeks, after that your body loses it more slowly depending on how heavy the person is. Stick to it, it works just realize the risks of fat and cholesterol...

  10. I am so depressed

    dcrrlb8185 replied to FlyLady's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Dont be... it's not you. I have had residents and family members like this. Overall you need to keep telling yourself, it's not you. I like to put myself in the shoes of both the family member or...

  11. LPN vs RN

    dcrrlb8185 replied to dcrrlb8185's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thankyou. I am really starting to get the big picture, as a young newly graduated LPN, I had hopes that I'd be differant but as this happens on a regular basis, I'm starting to get callused to this...

  12. Please recommend me the best LVN NCLEX review book

    dcrrlb8185 replied to SMOOTH's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Saunders!!!!!! Some of my boards questions were ver-batim from the

  13. LPN vs RN

    dcrrlb8185 replied to dcrrlb8185's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand but should LPN's be shafted because the facility arent compliant to begin with? Also we are told to be professionals and care for our resident as we would our family. When someone like...