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  1. Dialysis and Lasix

    I just have to ask this question. I think (hope) I know the answer but after asking around at work am not sure. Here goes. I work LTC. I have an 85 year old female resident that has hemodialysis 3x...
  2. Shortage of RNs not LPNS!...

    I haven't read all replys so hope I'm not :deadhorse. I graduated and got my LPN almost a year ago to date. I got hired at my current job, LTC, right after I got my license. I LOVE it. I've...
  3. BEST on-line for uniform scrubs

    I really like uniformadvantage.com The uniformes are true to size, good quality and fast
  4. Hello, I'm your nurse today: get off the darned phone!

    I've had this happen as I'm sure every other nurse has. I just tell them I'll check back when they are finished and leave. Usually that's enough to get them off the phone in
  5. Dialysis and Lasix

    Sorry, I worked 2nd shift and just got home. I asked the dialysis nurse about this and she said "good question, I'll get back to you on that". So I'm thinking you are correct and it was an oversight....
  6. Dialysis and Lasix

    Thanks for your replys everyone. She has dialysis tomorrow. I will definately be speaking the her dialysis nurse about the lasix. I'll update you when/if I find out
  7. Dialysis and Lasix

    Yes, my renal pt is on Lasix 30mg BID. She isn't wheel chair bound so doesn't hide it in her sacral area. She's very trim, 5'8 and weighs 149 pounds. She only sleeps 2-4 hours at a time. She's...
  8. Care plan help

    I work LTC and am working on a care plan. I have it almost completed but am stumped on one problem. The resident is on Psychotropic meds and it must be included on the plan of care. I am having...
  9. Care plan help

    Thank you everyone! I used ideas from each of your posts. I'm so glad this site is here. I went through my care plan books, wracked my brain and still couldn't get it. I knew I could count on you!...
  10. Insulin

    In my facility (LTC) we have to check the insulin syringe with another nurse but only the one giving it has to sign. The second nurse just has to verify the amount and type of insulin drawn
  11. RN Scrubs

    I'm not particularly fond of Allheart either. It took forever to get my order and when I inquired about it they said it would take time, just be patient. Now I order from Uniformadvantage.com Good...
  12. Medication Nurse Assistants

    I might be able to get used to the other things but not this. :angryfire Why would she earn more? What schooling does a Medication Nurse Assistant have anyway? I'm not familiar with
  13. NCLEX results question

    I took the NCLEX on Monday. I stopped at 85 and feel pretty good about it. I had mostly priority questions, about 5 check all that apply, 2 pharm questions, no fill in the blank or math questions....
  14. My turn!

    Good luck, I'm sure you did great!
  15. NCLEX results question

    Thanks! It still seems unreal!
  16. Took NCLEX-PN today, don't feel good

    Good luck. I'm sure you did
  17. My turn!

    Good luck, you can do
  18. NCLEX results question

    Thanks to both of you for responding. I checked online and it says the results are not available yet and the state BON site is down and has been for several hours now. I guess I'll just have to wait a...
  19. Any September test takers out there??

    Same date for me. Good luck to us
  20. just sat the nclex exam!!

    That makes sense. Thanks for replying.
  21. just sat the nclex exam!!

    I've noticed others say this. Why are priority questions a good sign? I'm taking the boards on the 12th and I'm started to get scared.