CarreBarreLPN

CarreBarreLPN ASN, RN

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  1. Charting/Documentation

    CarreBarreLPN replied to mama2's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am a Nurse manager of a large ambulatory clinic. As a nurse I know documentation is so important, and I often encourage my staff to chart more...Before I can respond to this post though I need to...

  2. NCLEX-PN in 7 days!!:)

    CarreBarreLPN replied to dragon_lady's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well first of all stop saying "First Attempt!" I would be doing 100-200 questions/ day (this is what i did for PN and RN). Do not study the day before the test. and most of all

  3. 5 Months and no job

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Bigmaine33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Defiently go into all the nursing homes/rehab centers. I know several in the Chicagoland area have an "open interview" day where you can go in on a certain day and be interviewed. The most important...

  4. LPN's in wound care?

    CarreBarreLPN replied to kwest99's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Congratulations on finishing school! Check with your BON to be certain but generally speaking LPNs can be wound care nurses- especially in LTC. I started out as an LPN in a Sub-acute/LTC facility....

  5. ?? Re: creating documentation for wound assessment in OP Clinic setting.

    CarreBarreLPN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi All, I recently accepted a position in an outpatient wound care clinic located inside a hospital. The previous RN left a long time ago so it's up to me create a plan and put it in place. The...

  6. LPN in Illinois...give it to us straight...is it worth it?

    CarreBarreLPN posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'd like to know from nurses if it's worth it to start at the LPN. Getting into ADN programs in Illinois is (IMO) damn near impossible. I have a BA degree in business all my adn pre reqs a reasonable...

  7. Stage III not responding to hydrogel

    CarreBarreLPN replied to evelyn_mmj's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Well there are a lot of factors consider in order to come up with a proper dressing. Here are a few more questions I'd ask myself before changing the dressing: 1. How long has this particular dressing...

  8. Can a skin tear evolve into a pressure ulcer?

    CarreBarreLPN replied to RiverNurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    To answer the question, technically no. The etiology of a wound will not change however, it can be complicated by any number of things including

  9. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats great, your facility is paying you what you are worth. you are making more than some RNs in LTC. do you like being a treatment nurse? My mom was a treatment nurse at a Ltc facility but left to...

  10. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually I work in the chicagoland area as an LPN and make more then 26 as a wound care nurse (not certified). Been in the field about 1.5 years. Can't complain at

  11. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm very sorry that you look at LTC as sad, especially after 20 years. I'm not sure I could do it that long if I thought that way. I look at my job in LTC as being given a great honor to be allowed...

  12. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ya know when i started out taking my pre reqs for nursing i refused to even thing about LTC. When it was so hard to get into an RN program I decided to to LPN and work for a year and then bridge with...

  13. Xeroform: sterile or clean?

    CarreBarreLPN replied to waterdrop22's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    hmmm...I'd probably clarify the entire order doesn't sound like the doc is certain about the whole thing. As far as in our LTC facility though we only use sterile technique if ordered- otherwise...

  14. Undermining: What it is?

    CarreBarreLPN replied to nursbaybie's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I think the easiest way to describe undermining is like a lip on the inside of the wound. You can stick your finger in the wound and bend it and you feel a space. To determine how much undermining is...

  15. Xeroform: sterile or clean?

    CarreBarreLPN replied to waterdrop22's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It depends on the doctors order for the treatment. If they order it to be done using sterile technique then you have to do it that way. As far as the "cutting dead tissue" yes, the scissors or...

  16. How often does this REALLY happen?!

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it depends on where you work and the setting and the documentation style. I'm in a LTC/Subacute with paper charting and yes- ppl forget alot. Depending on the issue I may go back and chart the...

  17. Concerns about 'modeling' pictures

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Rakkika's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess my first thought is do they come up when you google her name? Depends on the employer I suppose. I don't think I'd add them as part of my resume portfolio

  18. Wound Advice

    CarreBarreLPN replied to Melben's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'd also start a back to bed program and have the resident placed in bed after meals with heels elevated to help the edema. Have you checked labs recently for nutrition? How about

  19. how much do you make a month? new LPN

    CarreBarreLPN replied to LPNweezy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for a year started out at 21/hr. I've had a pretty hefty increase in my salary at the 1 year mark. I live in the Chicagoland

  20. Skin tears, steri-strips or xeroform?

    CarreBarreLPN replied to overlyrn's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I LOVE xeroform. We usually use it with Mepilex border or kerlix but we do it as a 3-5 day

  21. pccti oakbrook

    CarreBarreLPN replied to igot4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from PCCTI recently. Would I go there again? I'm not sure. I can't say emphatically NO because it lead me to my ultimate goal of being a nurse....BUT there was a lot bs that we were put...

  22. Moraine Valley College

    CarreBarreLPN replied to teacher08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I wholeheartedly disagree on Timmons. And I can offer a little perspective as to why. When I was 19 I took Timmons in a 17 week normal semseter for Bio 180. I was young and thought I knew everything....

  23. LPNs/LVNs working in Chicago hospitals

    CarreBarreLPN replied to gonzo1224's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just noticed your statement about a resp. Hospital. Is it considered an acute LTC? Such as what Kidred offers? Actue LTC do hire LPNS as do the VA hospitals- but facilities such as Northwestern,...

  24. LPNs/LVNs working in Chicago hospitals

    CarreBarreLPN replied to gonzo1224's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm confused. Do you work for a hospital or a nursing agency? If you work as LPN thru an agency at a hospital that is a different thing then being hired on as an LPN in a hospital. Yes, there are...

  25. Has anyone done the Virtual ATI review?

    CarreBarreLPN posted a topic in General Students

    I did a search on here, but only found 1 thread and it seemed (to me at least) that the responses were off topic for the question...... So here's where I'm at and was wondering if anyone had any...