so alive LPN

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1. new grad in Chicago area

   so alive LPN replied to msjellybean's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Have You Tried RIC (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)? They usually hire a LOT of new grads. Best of

2. Have you been assulted as a nurse?

   so alive LPN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been assulted, verbally many times, but only once physically. I was drawing labs and the guy punched me in the face as soon as I got my flash. this was on a med-surge floor. Incident report...

3. LTC/rehab facility: ?'s --LPN Scope of Practice

   so alive LPN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked agency(and went to LTC facilities) the following applied at every single facility I went to: 1. Yes 2. Yes. Especially on NOC, when there was no RN. 3.No As far as double-checking...

4. How do you treat headaches?

   so alive LPN replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

   for the most part on our m/s floor, we give 1 L NS bolus with 5 of valium, 25 of demerol, and 25 of phenergan (all IV). I know it sounds like a boat load of narcs, but it really helps 99.9% (or the...

5. You know your pt is a jerk if........

   so alive LPN replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

   lol that's when i would have said "it rubs the lotion on it's skin or else it gets the foley

6. What would you have said to this CNA

   so alive LPN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have to tip my hat off to you, because you kept your cool in a situation like this. I don't think I could have ( no, wait...I COULDN'T have) tolerated this. I would have marched with her to the NM...

7. Age to become a CNA?

   so alive LPN replied to breakinglightx's topic in General Nursing

   16. thats it, just 16. Look at the KBON

8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   so alive LPN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   How about...GO TO BED!!! It's 0300 and you're ringing out for the most mudane things. No, I will not call the MD at this hour to get an order for protonix. You had it in the hospital before? And...

9. Medicine disposal

   so alive LPN replied to JNF RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Where I work, capsules and pills go into the sharps box, and liquids go down the

10. Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

    so alive LPN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    How about Tx nurse? Responsible for some pt care, but not taking a full assignment. And, unless a Tx must be done at a certain time, she would have the full shift to get her job done. just my

11. Looking at Chicago Hospitals...

    so alive LPN replied to kellicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you though about pediatric rehabilitation? RIC (the rehabilitation institute of chicago) is always looking for peds nurses for the

12. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    so alive LPN replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Now THAT'S an

13. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

    so alive LPN replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

    honey, go for the GOLD! I was an LPN at 21, and it didn't really bother people. As long as they see and can tell you are qualified, you'll have no problems! And KUDOS to you for becoming a nurse at...

14. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    so alive LPN replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to update: I went in for my 7a-7p shift, and talked to the house sup and nursing director. It was a misunderstanding, and they didn't even want to hear the voicemail! I made it VERY clear...

15. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    so alive LPN replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. In no way will I fall for this. My hospital isn't part of a union. I'll let you guys know what happens tomorrow. I'm doing 7a-7p tomorrow so that everyone will be there and they can say...