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    LPN Practice Questions for NC LPN's

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Michelle and thank you for your reply. We are having many questions about LPN practice as far as what they can do and what they can not do and I am heading a committee on LPN practice in my...
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    hernia groin repair question

    RNPATL replied to kario's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you did very well. I would certainly stress the need to be aware of s/s of infection, including a generalized temperature, and I would go into detail about the s/s of infection, i.e. pus or...
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    The origin of TAPS

    RNPATL replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Government, Military

    Wow ... that is amazing. Thank you
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    25 Nurses fired for not working Frances

    RNPATL replied to Rudegal2020's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your post was excellent and factual! I work for Adventist Health at a local hospital in my area and can say that they treat their people VERY well. I agree that the drain to the hospitals in Florida...
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    Managing Pain in Addicted Patients

    RNPATL replied to CarVsTree's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does your hospital have a pain management department? It might be helpful to speak with a pain management nurse on specific strageies used by your hospital to deal with your specific
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    Moving to Tampa - Any recommendations?

    RNPATL replied to nurse_doty's topic in Florida Nursing

    I always recommend to new nurses coming to Florida that they investigate hospital contracts. Remember that Tampa and many other places on the West Coast are very seasonal. Right now, Florida is...
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    CMS pay rates

    RNPATL replied to homeislove's topic in Florida Nursing

    Generally, the State of Florida pays very low for these types of positions. You can go to http://www.myflorida.com and investigate some of the State jobs that are available. Children's Medical...
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    LPN Practice Questions for NC LPN's

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Was kind of hoping that we could get some response from any of the NC LPNs to these questions ... no
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    ADN School possibly closing next year...

    RNPATL replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Maggie - I am sorry to hear this news. Are you certain that your program is going to close before you can finish? Is the college offering any alternatives for you or the other students in your...
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    Does this seem right????? (Vent)

    RNPATL posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I need to hear from other nurse managers .... does your hospital expect you to work your normal 10-11 hours a day and then also staff if you can't replace a nurse who calls off 30-45 minutes before...
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    Why is your city or town the best?

    RNPATL posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    So let's say I am a new graduate or perhaps a nurse ready for a change in my life and I am looking to move to Florida .... I love the weather and the warmth, but I am totally, and I mean totally...
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    question for RN's who started out as LPN's

    RNPATL replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    During RN school, I learned to value the training and education I had received as an LPN. Because the program length for RN is limited, I was happy to not shove information into my head for the sake...
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    Welcome to the new Nursing Student Assistance Forum

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not sure I would care plan "flatus." Rather, I would look at what is causing the flatus. Is the patient's diet causing the flatus? Does the patient have a GI disturbance or disease that might cause...
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    Human Resources & Staff Development RN

    RNPATL replied to ckinik's topic in General Nursing

    First of all ... that is way too much work for one person! The clerical aspect of what you are doing is so time consuming that it can be a full time job in itself. Many years ago (at least 15 or so)...
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    New, looking to talk with NPs

    RNPATL replied to Roaen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am sorry you have not had any response to your post yet, but the NP forum is very active and I am sure one of the members of this forum will be by soon. Nice to have you with us and hope to read...
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    House Votes More Flexible Hours For Va Nurses!

    RNPATL replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in Government, Military

    I have recently left the VA and one of the biggest reasons is because of the rotation requirements, mandatory OT and the poor staffing. There were to many times that I was mandated to stay for an...
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    Welcome to the new Nursing Student Assistance Forum

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When you say all the good subjects have been taken ... define this. Nurses perform patient teaching all the time. There are many areas in which teaching can be done. For a first semester student...
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    Need help with time mgnt/organization on med/surg floor

    RNPATL replied to Schweetnsazzy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Unfortunately, time management is really an acquired skill that you learn through experience. It can be very tough in the beginning, but recognize what works well for you and what does not. For me,...
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    North Carolina Roll Call

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    welcome to the north carolina forum. i also use to live in upstate ny - in averill park, which is outside of albany. went to lpn school with aocpnp - long out of business now, but we did all of our...
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    Small Town Politics (rant)

    RNPATL replied to a_crftyldy's topic in General Nursing

    Are you invested in the community? Is there a reason for you to stay? If not, MOVE! There are thousands of jobs for you. You don't have to stay in a community that obviously does not have enough...
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    Does this seem right????? (Vent)

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    For me ... it is important to work in the trenches with the nurses. I love the bedside and help out whenever I can. Besides, it is a good way for me to keep my clinical skills up and I like working...
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    Heparin drip infusing in same port with other compatible drugs ok?

    RNPATL replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I generally like to run Heparin alone. However, with patients that are a tough stick or who have a PICC line, it is ok to run Heparin with another compatable fluid .... it is just not
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    Was I right to resign???

    RNPATL replied to anndoodle's topic in Nursing Career

    here is the saddest part of your story ..... your director of nursing, who is a registered nurse, would even think of asking you to work alone for any amount of time, caring for 85 patients is totally...
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    Does this seem right????? (Vent)

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I have to agree with both of you! Dead wood needs to be gone. I think that is the main issue right now. We are in the midst of some pretty significant transition and the people who are on their...
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    Does this seem right????? (Vent)

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Wow - I am shocked that you have tolerated that for 4 years. I am not about to give up my life and family time for a job! It is just not worth it to me. I am not paid big bucks by any stretch and...