hottiemom04 BSN, RN

Having workdwith geri-psych population for almost 10 years i can relate to the entertainment factor that some residents provide. But it fears me that you speak of restraining and tying a pts. g/c in such a light fashion. Yes i understand that that "i...

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 right...??!:thnkg:

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

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 much.

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 arises:spbox:

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 program and the pre-req is an interview and a pre-t...

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 doing more productive things...? Yes. But it is r...

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 good thing by showing her a little of the "dark sid...

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 could put a few extra $$s in his/her pocket. There...

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

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???? 1 is too many. Who's to say the actual amount the...

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 some insight.:aln:

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 guidelines. Nothing major, nursing is nursing after a...

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 of independant living as well as the employees. VE...

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. There were a few things that they were shady on but ...

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 you're willing to give to your work day.

I have come to realize that it really depends on a lot of factors such as which department, experience, position, etc.; but on a whole from my experience skilled care and supportive living pay the best, then hospital and other acute care settings the...

I just completed my first travel assignment and it was the greatest experience ever professionally and personally. Unfortuantely I am now living with my Dad now until I find another assignment. The agency I chose had told me that half-way through the...

My first assignment was through Aureus Medical. If you want I can give you the name of my recruiter([email protected]). I'm actually married with a three-year-old and they both came with me on assignment. It worked out great.

well there are alot of agencies out there for LPN, but the only resources are going to be online. it doesn't matter where the agency is located, what matters is where they have standing contracts.

anybody have any info on online certs in NY?