LauraF, RN

LauraF, RN ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Stupid Things that get you kicked out of nursing school

    LauraF, RN replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    You are definitly not alone. Nursing school it rough. I got a small taste of what it was like when I was in LPN school, through a community college, but nothing compared to this program. We are all...

  2. Any CNA's out there?

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

    I got my license as a CNA in 1985. I worked as a CNA when I got out of high school to find out if nursing is really what I wanted to do. I got my LPN in 1989. I am now in my last semester for my...

  3. Stupid Things that get you kicked out of nursing school

    LauraF, RN replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    You know I was all freaked out about it for each one. But I hit that dosage testing book, did them again and again. But I did find that as my semesters progressed the tests became harder. The...

  4. Stupid Things that get you kicked out of nursing school

    LauraF, RN replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    The dosage calculation thing is tough. And I can say that after passing my last one. We had to take a dosage calculations test for each class. You pass it at 100% or you can not pass meds at...

  5. Crocs Nursing shoes

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

    Mine are big. I have not had any problems with shin splints. I have had it when I got sandals that don't fit so I do know what your talking about. The problem I do have is if I don't put powder in...

  6. Crocs Nursing shoes

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

    I got mine for $25 at Hallmark store. Yes a greeting card store. I love mine. I could not find any without holes atleast not

  7. jaw click

    LauraF, RN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    WannaBRN- Did you ask the oral surgeon if the arthritis could have started as TMJ that went untreated, and become so severe it turned into degenerative arthritis??? Just a

  8. jaw click

    LauraF, RN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    It sure sounds like TMJ to me too. My friend has it, and wore braces for awhile and now wears retainers. Seems to be working for

  9. 2 cases of abuse covered up

    LauraF, RN replied to kimann37's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good for you! This is the best thing for your

  10. how much math in Lpn classes

    LauraF, RN replied to new_mom2005's topic in General Students

    I have been through an LPN program and am now going through an RN program. As far as math, it is the same in both programs. My LPN program prepared me well for my RN program, even though they are in...

  11. 2 cases of abuse covered up

    LauraF, RN replied to kimann37's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a LTC facility PRN. We had an incident where something similar happened. Our facility called and reported it themselves. The person was fired and the State came swooping in anyway. As a...

  12. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    LauraF, RN replied to straba's topic in General Students

    I am in my 3rd semester at Kansas City Kansas Community

  13. expired lpn license???

    LauraF, RN replied to cmsorra's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When my LPN license expired, I just had to fill out a reactivation form, and submit my CEU's, and my fees, and all

  14. concealed medicines?

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

    I just finished Mental Health nursing. They say never be deceitful like hiding it in their tray, unless 1. you have a doctors order. 2. They are not mental competant. You should probably call a...

  15. Where Do Residents Rights End? Long, Sorry.

    LauraF, RN replied to Cheez-It!'s topic in General Nursing

    I am currently doing clinicals in a LTC that is mental health only. It is interesting to say the least. For a high functioning dementia or early stages my Grandmother did assisted living. But she...

  16. Where Do Residents Rights End? Long, Sorry.

    LauraF, RN replied to Cheez-It!'s topic in General Nursing

    Maybe someone is thinking that he is acting out like this because of a UTI. Has he ever had a follow up UA to confirm clearing of the bacteria? Just a thought. Otherwise I agree with Nurse Ratched...

  17. anyone considering going back to school to become an RN?

    LauraF, RN replied to Kirstie04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm currently back in school to get my ADN, through the local community college. Yes I'm bridging. It is tough after being out of school for so long. But the other students have accepted us and...

  18. Medication Error Interview

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

    I got written up once for a med error. It was my first day at a LTC facility. The person who was orienting me had me pop out the pills for this particular resident, who I had already seen throw a...

  19. Getting residents up for the day

    LauraF, RN replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The place I work PRN, the night shift is required to get 5 up if there are 2 aides for the night shift, and 8 up with there are 3 aides on night shift. It really stinks, cause these poor people are...

  20. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

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

    I have one friend who calls her areolas here "cookies" derived from thinking they were called Oreos. Another friend calls a member a Peen, and lady parts a peach. Good

  21. When "do no harm" meets parental denial

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

    I'm here with the parent's perspective. I think my husband and I are far different though then the family you are dealing with. My daughter was born hours into her 24th week. Her eyes were still...

  22. Polycyctic Ovary Syndrome & Clomid

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

    Multiple births are common. While on clomid I lost 2 sets of twins. It is in table form. The progesterone that I talked about and someone else did does come in injectible. I hope you are seeing a...

  23. Polycyctic Ovary Syndrome & Clomid

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

    I have PCOS too. I had 8 miscarriages and then went 2 years trying to get pregnant. I went to a high risk ob and he told me, "well you know you have PCOS, right?" And I looked at him and said,...

  24. How do you stay awake?

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

    i have nodded off at work -- anyone who tells you they haven't is a damned liar! :rotfl: [/b] i've nodded off while charting and written some real nonsense before my hand slid off the edge of the...

  25. Scared to be an LPN.....

    LauraF, RN replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sure you both will do well. Most LPN jobs these days are in LTC. I did LTC for about 6 years. Review you hypertensives, know digoxin and coumadin. A lot of the LTC's nowadays have CMT's who do...