Lucid Vital Nurse

Lucid Vital Nurse BSN, RN

M/S, Tel, ER, Onc, Clinic, MH, Corrections, CC

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  1. MAGNET STATUS - LPNs - defined roles

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, the LVN's there are still performing these functions. I left because I got a job as a Contract Nurse with an agency working for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation making...

  2. MAGNET STATUS - LPNs - defined roles

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that it's sad how LPN's/LVN's are treated...more so in some states than others. I have had my fair share of people regard me as being other than a NURSE because I'm not an RN and put me down,...

  3. Working as an RN in California Prison

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to Shantas's topic in California Nursing

    Shantas, I'm glad I could be of some help. In answer to your questions: 1. regarding the yard: I work for a prison broken up into 4 seperate yards (Level 1 to Level IVB, (the SHU yard/Security...

  4. Working as an RN in California Prison

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to Shantas's topic in California Nursing

    There is also an RN Position for scheduling (I think it's [uMRN] Utilization Management Registered Nurse). They schedule offsite inmate medical appointments, surgeries/procedures and keep track of...

  5. california lvn pay scale

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to ldshaw's topic in California Nursing

    Whoops! I made an error. I make $34.00/hour. I also get plenty of over time at time and 1/2 and Double

  6. Accelerated RN degree in San Diego

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to seventyelle's topic in California Nursing

    If you attend the accelerated program you can transfer because you are still getting a nursing degree. The only way a person would have a hard time is if you are an LVN and go to a community college...

  7. Advice for working as a prison LVN

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to ss07's topic in California Nursing

    Hi MarieLVN, I'm Jules also an LVN. I am a Contract Nurse through the agency Solvere and I live in Palmdale. I work at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi (Department of Corrections). I...

  8. Working as an RN in California Prison

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to Shantas's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Shantas. I am a LVN and I am a Contract Nurse for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at California Correctional Institution For Men (a level 4 Prison with SHU). I know the...

  9. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Missy, I am an LVN in the same area you are. The IV and Blood Withdrawl Certification can be taken only after you finish LVN School; and that information will appear on your second (after renewal)...

  10. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an LVN I hold: 1. IV and Blood Withdrawl Certification 2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification 3. Mass Casualty/Decontamination Certification 4. Certification in Basic Dysrythmia. These come...

  11. MAGNET STATUS - LPNs - defined roles

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whoops! error.... CA LVN's can not put in Jejunostomy feeding tubes, we can only hang the feedings. We can also hang Lipids (Fat Emulsions), perform Perotineal Dialysis (with antibiotics instilled),...

  12. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Lucid Vital Nurse replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    The song "Bad Day" comes to mind, especially after a Code Brown. When it comes on the radio at work, my RN, CNA and I start