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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 week. She does not urinate. She is on Lasix, 30mg BI...

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 volunteered at LTC places for years. I love the interaction ...

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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 hurry.

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. But when she does "get back to me" i'll let you k...

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 anything.

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 "pleasantly confused" and wonders the facility most of th...

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 problems coming up with a goal and at least 3 approaches...

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! Thanks again, I appreciate your help.:1luvu: Linda

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 up.

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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 them.

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. Anyway, you would think after all the stress I would ...

Good luck, I'm sure you did great! :balloons:

Thanks! It still seems unreal! :chuckle

Good luck. I'm sure you did great!

Good luck, you can do it!

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 little longer. :uhoh21: ETA: Results just came i...

Same date for me. Good luck to us all.

That makes sense. Thanks for replying. Linda

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. Linda

I took the NET. As others have stated the math is pretty much basic. Addition, subtraction etc. It get's into basic algebra near the end of the section. The main emphasis seemed to be on reading and comprehension. I was lucky, that's my strongest are...

Mine is the same. Anything below an 85 is failing. :uhoh21:

Dear cheapskate :chuckle (J/K of course!). The NET just has the basics on it. The one I took, not sure if they are all the same, had addition, subtraction, mutiplication, division, fractions, percent/decimal conversion and basic algebra. Besides ...