LauraF, RN

LauraF, RN ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. I'm about to take the plunge again

    LauraF, RN replied to LauraF, RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks

  2. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    LauraF, RN replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a sprague neon green, which matchs my tape measure, my hemostats, my percussion hammer. My kids went with me when I bought them, so they picked them out and matched

  3. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    LauraF, RN replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    I was just getting ready to say this. Learning the skill is one thing, but learning the why's behind the skill is part of the nursing

  4. pre-employment drug testing?

    LauraF, RN replied to nursewriter2's topic in General Nursing

    The places I have worked do urine screens. I'm not sure how they do it, but they must look for anything. I had to do one for my yearly a few days after I had my wisdom teeth removed. I got a call...

  5. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    LauraF, RN replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty sure that it is in the board of nursing atleast in KS that LPN/LVN's are not allowed to push IV meds. That is what we were taught in LPN

  6. 65 on Kaplan Readiness Test

    LauraF, RN replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Stay positive, but continue to study. NCLEX is rough but can be done. Just keep

  7. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    LauraF, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    So I'm way late on finding this section. I think Tweety definitly deserves to be honored. His replies are almost always full of great advice and shows his intelligence. A patient should consider...

  8. Have you meet Jnette: "Goody 1 Shoe"

    LauraF, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful person to profile. I don't think I have ever read a negative post from her. Jnette is an asset to this

  9. School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

    LauraF, RN replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    I have $15,000 in student loans from my LPN-ADN program. Man, I had not known the total figure until just now. Thanks for ruining my day. Just joking, I am due to start repaying about the time my...

  10. Post 48 hours and no results

    LauraF, RN replied to queenbee06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great

  11. Medication Calculation Help

    LauraF, RN replied to buddhababy2monster's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You will need to learn the how to figure out how many drops per minute. How many ml's per minute and such. I did also have to figure out the medicine is ordered now you have to figure out how long...

  12. If all nurses left a facility, would it still be in existance next month..a year?

    LauraF, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I think if all the nurses left a facility those tight-reared admins would find a way to get it to work for a few months until they realized that they were losing people because of poor care....

  13. thinking of going into CMA

    LauraF, RN replied to mirclesdohappen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Out here in the midwest LTC facilities use CMA's to pass meds. They give almost all the meds. That way they do not have to hire as many RN's. In doctor's offices there are a few CMA's that do...

  14. Good Housekeeping Baby Book (c) 1969

    LauraF, RN replied to minkajane's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow! I got some good laughs out of that. Several times I saw "Your doctor will decide what is best." Boy have things

  15. Post 48 hours and no results

    LauraF, RN replied to queenbee06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is weird. They should be there pass or fail. Have you checked your BON website. I guess it is too late to do anything now, but ughhhh. That stinks you have to wait all

  16. Violent Sex Offender on our unit (long)...

    LauraF, RN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you need to remember he did his time. He may be at greater risk to be a repeat offender, so take precautions, but placing a security guard there would be an invasion of his privacy. I...

  17. At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    LauraF, RN replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This makes me very sad. I had a 23w/480gm daughter. They did give me the choice of what to do. They also told me the possible outcomes. She is not a happily ever after story, but she is a joy. She has...

  18. Question for Moms out there...

    LauraF, RN replied to reese19's topic in General Nursing

    I looked at as I was practicing for when they are in school. This last year was rough because I missed my son's first day of kindergarten because I had clinicals that day. He understood, and I was...

  19. Day Shift vs. Night Shift

    LauraF, RN replied to RNtugladimurnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    As a new RN and a long time LPN, I love nights. I had a job offer for a day shift. I went to find day care and there is nothing out there. I have 3 kids ages 6 years, 5 years and 7 weeks. The baby...

  20. Is nursing really this cutthroat?

    LauraF, RN replied to dougRN2BE's topic in General Nursing

    I think it also depends on where you work. Nursing school is very competitive. But once you get out there, there are jobs where everyone can contribute to a wonderful outcome. And you can also end...

  21. DARN IT! Waitlisted!

    LauraF, RN replied to valifay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to hear that you are on the waiting list. Did you find out what you need, or what you were missing? If you do have to wait, why not take some classes to help with nursing. Check and see if...

  22. Got my results yesterday..

    LauraF, RN replied to sunny2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry to hear that you did not pass. You sound like you plan to study harder this time. I don't know about you but there was no way I was able to afford the $400 for Kaplan's class, after just...

  23. I just got a DUI...

    LauraF, RN replied to McArdle's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am in KS. I was in class with a girl who had a DUI. When she first started nursing classes she had to get rides because her license to drive was suspended. She took boards in January. You will...

  24. when will i receive my liecence?

    LauraF, RN replied to tobelpn's topic in Florida Nursing

    Out here in KS I got my license within about a week of getting my results online. Good luck on the

  25. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    LauraF, RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Davis' NCLEX study guide, and NCLEX-RN made incredibly