hottiemom04 BSN, RN

hottiemom04 has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Skilled Care, Sub-Acute.

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1. LPNs and IVs

   hottiemom04 replied to hottiemom04's topic in General Nursing

   You see, that's what I don't understand.....IV cert is mandatory for LPNs??!! I'm not quite sure that that is

2. LPNs and IVs

   hottiemom04 replied to hottiemom04's topic in General Nursing

   So you need to be IV cert. just to hand a ABT in a peripheral line???!!! what about hanging fluids? that too....?????!!!! i'm form NY and was never censored in my practice so

3. Questioning Doctor's Order

   hottiemom04 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   The whole point of this thread is to DOCUMENT...DOCUMENT...DOCUMENT...no matter how minute of detail it may seem at the time, it may be crucial when a question

4. LPNs and IVs

   hottiemom04 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently moved to Pa and am looking for information regarding LPN scope of practice when it comes to IVs, not just insertions but also medication administration. An LPN is allowed to hang an IV ABT...

5. help!!! long island nursing programs

   hottiemom04 replied to nelson08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Depending on where on LI you live, there's BOCES in Suffolk County. I graduated from the Bellport campus in 1998. I believe there are others in Riverhead, Northport and Brentwood. It is a vocational...

6. In your LTC dining room

   hottiemom04 replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, it is a mandate in some states that an LPN/RN be present in the dining area during meals. I know for a fact that it is a law in PA and NY. Is it reasonable...? Maybe not. Could your time be spent...

7. Nursing Student annoyed me

   hottiemom04 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   It wasn't your student. It was just your responsibility to show her the actual nursing process and she got that i'm sure. Some days are better than others, am i right??! Don't feel so bad, you did a...

8. Fed Up With Understaffing

   hottiemom04 replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

   Many facilities have made it so that practicing nursing id downright dangerous. Too much of a workload and mistakes are bound to happen. i wouldn't put my nursing license in jeopardy so that some CEO...

9. ulcer dressing won't stick

   hottiemom04 replied to mickeymouse123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Applying skin prep to the peri-wound allows great adhesion to the actual dressing and will also toughen the fragile skin at the same

10. Roxanol Dosage Error?

    hottiemom04 replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    Did nobody think to call and double check???!!!!! Doesn't the MD have to sign off on the order also if it was written by the hospice nurse????? And how many nurses administered this without asking????...

11. Just moved to PA

    hottiemom04 replied to hottiemom04's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    To be honest, i'm not sure what are the legal differences. This is purely observatinal. PA seems to be a little more laid back on alot of nursing issues, such as narcotics, documentation, staffing...

12. Just moved to PA

    hottiemom04 replied to hottiemom04's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No, I am not working @ LGH. I'm actually trying a different style of nursing than i'm used to. I'm the Resident Services Nurse @ Willow Valley. We provide care(emergency and routine) to the residents...

13. Just moved to PA

    hottiemom04 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everbody. I just moved to the Lancaster area last month from LongIsland,NY. I already have a job, but already I see some differences than nursing in NY. Just looking to make some friends and gain...

14. Has anyone heard of .....

    hottiemom04 replied to kat29's topic in Agency Nurses

    I travelled for one asignment with Aureus. It was in fact my first and only travel assignment, maybe that's why I was so hasty in my decision and did not investigate a little more into the company....

15. How far do you drive?

    hottiemom04 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had jobs where I would drive up to an hour one way, then some that were within walkin distance. Now I take less than 15min each way. It's all based on your preference and how much extra time...