chevyv BSN, RN

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    Should I really do this?

    chevyv replied to hopefulUS's topic in General Nursing

    There aren't a lot of jobs in my area right now. I've been in healthcare long enough to know that this tends to be cyclical. Seems to be every 7 or so years. By the time you graduate, there should...
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    Chubby Nursing Student****

    chevyv replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in General Students

    Sounds like a nursing student to
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    feeling insecure

    chevyv replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Seems normal to me. Although I would caution you about punching out and charting. This is illegal. Both you and your employer can get into serious trouble for this. I've heard that working in ltc...
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    Snow- at what point do you call out?

    chevyv replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I live 45 minutes from my job and also am casual. Although I have never called in due to weather, I would if I felt it necessary. I drive rural roads and would be spending long nights in a ditch....
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    Question about nitro patches

    chevyv posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work the pm shift in ltc and have a question regarding applying nitro patches. I have a couple of residents who need nitro patches put on by me and then removed by days in the am. I am constantly...
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    Question about nitro patches

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We just initial it in the mar along with our meds. I never even thought of it as a med error. 12 hours in between! Wow, thank you so much for letting me know. I think many of out lpn's think the...
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    New grad RN finds job at ltc, but getiing paid as LPN

    chevyv replied to newbiehere's topic in General Nursing

    Did you talk with her about eventually getting rn pay? I guess I would like a timeline. I wish you the best. I'm not sure what kind of experience your going for but I've been told that hospitals...
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    Really struggling with first job in nursing home

    chevyv replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working in ltc is challenging! I have always wondered how nurses do it. I've been in a Causual (prn) position for almost a year. I work when there are opening. It seems to be feast or famine. I...
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    Putting in your own orders

    chevyv replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I work in ltc and have to do my own orders. Takes a long time. I agree that sooner or later if nurses keep doing the HUC's job, then the higher ups will make it mandatory. I would go as long as I...
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    Dingy Barney

    chevyv replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the little one is pretty ill. Last thing she needs is someone trying to have her let go of Barney. She'll do it when she's good and ready. My daughter was in martial arts at 4yrs and...
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    Charting Bloopers

    chevyv replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was reading a chart when I came across "pt presents with pu**y drainage". I had to read it more than once before I finally understood what the writer was really
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    What type of family member drives you craziest?

    chevyv replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    For me it's the Family Member Wannabe. This person acts just like the head of the family of the person they are visiting. Demanding anything and everything like I'm a private duty nurse! I have no...
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    Quick Q from a New Nurse!

    chevyv replied to wrightLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did not have to complete 120 hrs after my program so I can't comment on that part. Why do you need to complete 120 hours if you've already passed your boards? If you are lucky enough to get a job...
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    I want to become a RN/LPN but confused

    chevyv replied to nhanu399's topic in General Nursing

    I did the lpn to rn route through my local tech college. Many 2 yr colleges are now offering their students a choice to stop at the lpn level, continue on to the adn level or test at lpn and continue...
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    If You Knew Then What You Know Now

    chevyv replied to brinn1269's topic in General Nursing

    I just turned 40 and am currently a lpn waiting to take my rn boards. I wish I would have done it sooner, but no
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    HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    chevyv replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    To the NICU nurse, I really really hope that when I left at night after spending 18 hrs sitting in the NICU praying for 5.5 weeks that my son wasn't one of the ones you were talking about. I get that...
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    Flu shot

    chevyv replied to bwhite285's topic in General Nursing

    I found when I was new to the field that I was sick so much more that first year or two. I had never worked in a hospital before so I think I just had to build up some immunity to all the different...
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    Always feel Incompetent...

    chevyv replied to lilaclover6984's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a lpn and often feel the same way. First of all who cares if the nurse was mad that you faxed the md for pain management! That was your call and the pt was yours at that time, not the other...
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    Houston we have a problem!

    chevyv replied to buddaluv08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have to admit that I too have done this. If my cna either needs 2 tylenol or has to go home ill, she gets the tylenol! I never even gave it much of a thought other than to ask if she had taken...
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    Online CPR

    chevyv replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    If time is an issue, go for it! You'll still need to go in for the skill check off before they can issue you a card. You have to call around to see where the skill check off is being offered. Many...
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    Help me please

    chevyv replied to thongvo89's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC as a lpn right now. I graduated from a rn program in May and am taking my boards in November. I work along side rn's that do the same things I do. The difference isn't as huge as what...
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    My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    chevyv replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I learned from this post.....If a coworker is trying to help me out by giving a med that I have another hour to give, I should say 'thanks, but no thanks', Another thing is that if...
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    the hardest part about being a new nurse

    chevyv replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    For me it's the feeling of knowing there is so much yet to learn and here I am in a job where 1 mistake could cost someone their life! It's scary. I also feel very overwhelmed most of the time. I'm...
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    How was your first time poke?

    chevyv replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    I swear it's an art! I've landed probably half of all my starts. Veins role, some are big and useless, some are so small and move no matter what. I get a bit frustrated but we all have to start at...
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    Am I screwed?

    chevyv replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Only 1 more yr to go? Lucky you. I've got some debt from nursing school and a health care admin degree that I've just about finished. I need 2 more classes. This is private schooling so I...