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    Is Lasix dangerous??

    chevyv replied to AllyRN82's topic in General Nursing

    If the pt needs to be on lasix long term, I'm not sure I'd be too worried about the safety (other than K). Too much fluid on board can kill ya! It's good to keep up with the side effects so pt can...
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    When student nurses come for clinical.....QUESTION....

    chevyv replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my 4th semester of an ADN program and we can give meds without our instructor in the room, but I need to call her before I give the med and she opens the drawer, we discus the med and she asks...
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    Question to those getting Associates in Nursing

    chevyv replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I remember them saying something similar to us when we were at orientation. Take it with a grain of salt. I remember walking out of there wanting to cry. It's not as bad as they make it
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    Anything but a Nurse!

    chevyv replied to L&DWannabe's topic in General Students

    At least you'd have a job and in today's economy, that would be a good thing. I see every field cutting back and people getting laid off everywhere. I don't think it's going to pick up anytime soon....
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    Questions youv'e probably never been asked before......

    chevyv replied to x3xsolxdierx3x's topic in General Nursing

    Reading the posts regarding unions sparked my memory of having to watch a video during orientation that was anti union. I couldn't believe I had to watch that video! Now that I'm on the floor I...
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    Do You Wear Gloves When...

    chevyv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student in my last semester of school. I also worked as a cna for many many years and currently work as a lpn in ltc. I wear gloves when I should, but yesterday a fellow nursing...
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    Grounds for termination

    chevyv replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    She disrespected you in a very inappropriate place, where people live and you both just happen to work. It is unacceptable! No question about it. I would have to see the facilities policy, but I...
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    Please don't just assume I am not taking responsibility...

    chevyv replied to Granuaile's topic in General Students

    I'm happy to read all is going well. It sounded like you had good cause with the disability part. I too have a disability (ortho) and have had instructors question me. I keep it very simple and...
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    New LPN would like CNA input please

    chevyv posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a new lpn in ltc. I would like to know what you would like as far as lpn appreciation. I can't give you a raise and I don't make out the assignment. I try never to add extra work, but being new...
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    Need down time...

    chevyv replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    Nope, your not alone! I don't even have Spring Break this year because I'll be doing my preceptorship. Even though graduation is just around the bend, I could use a week or so off, just to recharge....
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    NCLEX PN------------->NCLEX RN

    chevyv replied to CLASSOF09's topic in LPN to RN

    I took my pn boards at the end of summer and can take my rn boards this May. I started working as a lpn this past Jan. and can honestly tell you that it was a great decision on my part. I've worked...
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    CNA to LPN to BSN to MSN , Whew!

    chevyv replied to MedNurse2k's topic in LPN to RN

    Sounds good to me. I was a cna for many years and then found out there was a 2-3 yr wait list for the nursing program so I began and almost finished a BA in Health Care Administration. There are...
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    Fear of Nursing School

    chevyv replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Getting my degree in nursing has been the most difficult time I've ever had in school. However, don't be too worried! You get into routine and the fear subsides a bit. I've gotten so much support...
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    lpn state exams for students in rn program

    chevyv replied to mmp's topic in General Students

    Wisconsin technical colleges have a pn exit point if you choose to go that route. You can also take the pn boards and continue on for the completion to rn. I did this and it was a good experience....
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    Nurses, do you thank your CNA/PCA/Nursing Assistant daily?

    chevyv replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    I make sure I thank them every time I work and I mean it
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    I had a great time precepting!

    chevyv replied to ShayRN's topic in General Students

    I start my orientaition for preceptorship next week. I hope my preceptor feels the way that you
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    Question to those getting Associates in Nursing

    chevyv replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I did the part time route and have 2 children. I didn't have to do a lot of time juggling, but did see, every semester, the students in the back crying due to stress, family, and having to work. I...
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    End of the class lazies

    chevyv replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    AHHHHH, burnout! Don't ya just hate it? I feel your pain because I too am draggin butt! You'll get that second wind! I always
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    drug cards?

    chevyv replied to marktheawesome's topic in General Students

    Can you just punch a hole in them and buy one of those rings that open and you can put them in order as you want? They're cheap and you can get them at Wal Mart, school stores, or even office
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    MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

    chevyv replied to craigm's topic in General Nursing

    Well......I can't really compare it to another school. There are good instructors and there are instructors from hell so it's probably like most schools. You have to get an 80% to pass each exam....
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    not enough clinical experience!!

    chevyv replied to nooneelse's topic in General Students

    OH, you are just beginning to start to put everything together as far as connecting your care plan to your pt. Don't worry. I've heard that we do our real learning the first few years out of
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    not enough clinical experience!!

    chevyv replied to nooneelse's topic in General Students

    I think many of us feel unprepared leaving nursing school. I'm in an ADN program and am in my last semester doing some off site experience. Simply means that before preceptorship you spend 8 hrs in...
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    I need help!

    chevyv replied to allinGod's topic in General Students

    Most accept transfer credits, however, you may have to retake some nursing classes. Technical colleges in WI have the same nursing classes so that you can take a class online at one school it your...
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    I cant take nursing anymore

    chevyv replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You are all so right! I'm just about done with a 2yr program that lets you get your lpn and continue on. My first night as a brand new lpn in ltc was the worst I've ever had as a cna! At least I'm...
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    Desperately need some advice.

    chevyv replied to chavelle1124's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like your friend came to you for help and read these posts and probably felt more alone than ever. To feel the need to come here and ask advice from stangers who do not know your...