showmnship

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1. Am I too old to be an RN.... or should I just stay an LPN?

   showmnship replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   The answer is, of course, ABSOLUTELY NOT! I got my LPN license in my late 50's and completed the bridge to my RN in my early 60's. Now have the job of my dreams and wouldn't have it any other way! Having your LPN will make the RN bridge like falli...

2. Would You Stop to Provide Medical Care?

   showmnship replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

   I agree... if their is competent help on site, no reason to stop. I was referring to those who do NOT make sure the victims are being helped, and just drive by.

3. Would You Stop to Provide Medical Care?

   showmnship replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

   *** Unfortunately there are people out there that are "sue happy" but not because you did something wrong but they are looking for a quick buck. And they will do anything to get it. *** Those folks (referenced) above are in our hospitals, doctor's...

4. Would You Stop to Provide Medical Care?

   showmnship replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

   I would stop to be sure there was SOMEONE with some training (preferably more than myself) attending to the victims. I have to say I am a little disappointed in the responses here. "I'm worried about liability." "I don't carry any equipment in my ...

5. To flush or not to flush...advice please.

   showmnship replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

   I work at an inpatient hospice facility. We use SubQ sets almost exclusively for medications and our protocol calls for a 0.5cc flush after each application (not necessarily after each med, since some are compatible). Hope this helps.