LPN1974

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  1. PEG/J-tube comes out what do you do?

    LPN1974 replied to MS._Jen_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a resident that loved to pull his out. The LPNs were allowed to insert a foley, we didn't even inflate the bulb, we taped it to the abdomen, and called the RN on call. She immediately came out...

  2. I got written up and it's bringing me down

    LPN1974 replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I would not worry about it. That doctor must have one big ego, and on a power trip. Don't even give it another thought. And you had your charge nurse and another nurse giving you advice so this...

  3. Upping a med dosage towards upper limits of safe range

    LPN1974 replied to LPN1974's topic in Quality Improvement

    Well maybe that's the difference for me, too. I have never worked in an acute unit, like ICU, only worked in a hospital for a year after I got out of school at Long Beach Community Hospital, Long...

  4. Upping a med dosage towards upper limits of safe range

    LPN1974 posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    okay, i had posted the following question to the thread titled "almost fired today." it was reccommended that a new thread be started with this question i posted. i did add to my post just to clarify...

  5. Holy cow - what are people thinking

    LPN1974 replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. Do people honestly think that an autopsy is not going to reveal that the person froze to death and death was not from some other cause? I mean, they are just so smart now a days, and science just...

  6. ingest handsoap

    LPN1974 replied to mandrews's topic in General Nursing

    I work with mentally/physically challenged people, and I've seen them eat bar soap. I've never seen anyone get any gastrointestinal distress from it....maybe they didn't get enough of it, tho. But...

  7. Thinking about becoming a lpn???

    LPN1974 replied to needajob's topic in General Nursing

    40 hours per week is considered fulltime, but that varies, too. Some jobs you can get a weekend option and just work 2 12hour shifts and get paid for about or close to 40 hours. Personally, I...

  8. Thinking about becoming a lpn???

    LPN1974 replied to needajob's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN, and no offense taken by me. I think a person should do whatever they can to help themselves, in whatever avenue is most comfortable for them. And you are right....there are some RN...

  9. Almost fired today

    LPN1974 replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: I know that nurses always should know safe ranges on meds, but I thought that the drugs books give that information for the doctor to make those decisions to up a dosage. Just because a book...

  10. Thinking about becoming a lpn???

    LPN1974 replied to needajob's topic in General Nursing

    Well, personally, I think you've chosen a great field. You should always be able to find a job in the medical field. Back when I went to school it just took me 12 months to complete the training....

  11. Message from a CNA - part 2

    LPN1974 replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what it was to frustrate you so, but something must have happened. I understand that you know the residents very well within your job, but the nurses also have a knowledge base of...

  12. Why is it ok to euthanize animals but not humans

    LPN1974 replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my religious beliefs do not support euthanasia for humans, and I know you don't want a religious viewpoint on it, so I won't respond to the human factor of euthanasia. However, I have had to...

  13. Message from a CNA

    LPN1974 replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    What in the world brought this attitude on? I wasn't even replying to you. My post was to another. I have no idea what kind of experience limitations you have. What are they teaching you in your...

  14. Ughhhhhh I'm being bullied at work.

    LPN1974 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    This could be against the law. Better to consult an attorney before doing

  15. Message from a CNA

    LPN1974 replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    Me, too. A nurse could very easily do the role of a CNA on any given day, and many do so, but would a CNA even know where to start to fill in a nurse's

  16. Medical Assistants are called "nurses"

    LPN1974 replied to button2cute's topic in General Nursing

    Same in Arkansas..... I read it on ASBON web site. It is breaking the law to identify oneself as a nurse by using the title "nurse" or calling oneself a nurse or using the initials of RN or LPN...

  17. Medical Assistants are called "nurses"

    LPN1974 replied to button2cute's topic in General Nursing

    I recently visited a doctor, under workmen's comp, to get a tetnaus toxoid injection for an injury. I asked the young lady if she was a nurse and she identified herself as a medical assistant. She...

  18. Message from a CNA

    LPN1974 replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    WHEW!! Thank goodness it doesn't require any education to put in a light bulb, because most nurses are too busy to passing meds to 55+ people to put in light bulbs. Shame on me....I'm being tacky. (...

  19. Message from a CNA

    LPN1974 replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN for over 30 years, and I worked as an "aide" before I went to LPN school. We were just called aides back then and I only had "on the job" training, not a class like they do today. I worked...

  20. LPN with a problem

    LPN1974 replied to Prilly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, in my opinion, employees should be able to stand up for themselves, but if the residents in the assisted living program are being intimidated, then that's abuse. You should report it. If...

  21. Help! New grad nervous about LTC state inspection!

    LPN1974 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    triple post.....sorry. page loaded verrrrry

  22. Help! New grad nervous about LTC state inspection!

    LPN1974 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    triple post...sorry ..............slow loading

  23. Help! New grad nervous about LTC state inspection!

    LPN1974 replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't see this posted......make sure your GT tubes are flushed as ordered. Bags should be changed q24 hours, labeled, dated and timed. If you keep a syringe at the bedside, after flushing, remove...

  24. Physician bullying/sarcastic comments to nursing staff

    LPN1974 replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have one in my town who is nasty and sarcastic to the nurses. When we have to call him from my job about some of his patients, he won't even let you say, "Hello, Dr....., this is ....." He says...

  25. med error at vet's office

    LPN1974 replied to all4schwa's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think from now on, you should have the vet read/approve the RX in your presence, before you leave the clinic with it. You should be able to prevent any future med errors like that. My dog has...