vlk70lpn2RN

vlk70lpn2RN has 6 years experience and specializes in ICU,corrections, LTC.

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1. My DON came to my house today

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to mtjoanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I also would have held the Lasix. I also would have called the MD, like it or not. I would rather deal with a pissed off MD than a dead patient. I work ICU now for the past 5 years, formerly LTC for...

2. Patients need a nurse, not a computer

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   We can chart at bedside, computer in every ICU room. Of course that's if you can get it to pull up your paragon system. ( Took 20 minutes to get computer to reboot and paragon to come up the other...

3. Patients need a nurse, not a computer

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   More and more often I and other nurses are finding that the increased use of computer programs, electronic MARS, and other ways of complying with electronic health records is taking us (RNs and LPNs)...

4. Sedation Policies

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to kp616's topic in Critical Care

   Daily Wake up is generally the policy for patients on sedation at our facility. However, if patient is not stable enough to consider weaning, we may only reduce sedation, not turn it off completely....

5. If You Give a Patient a Cookie

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to Mully's topic in Nursing Humor

   This seriously sounds like many days in ICU. Helps to laugh keeps you from crying when your day goes like

6. Confused in Georgia

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   it really depends on where you want to work. if you are interested in working in and around atlanta, then i would say yes, bsn is the way to go. if however you would consider working in a more rural...

7. Any June NCLEX Test Takers Out There?

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to Missy BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   took my nclex-rn on monday @ 8am, i got 75 questions. i already had my lpn license and i was the only one worried about my passing. :heartbeat:confused: went on ga bon tuesday afternoon and had a...

8. experienced nurse with anxiety on the job

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to SFDRN's topic in General Nursing

   No one gets good without practice. 3 years in LTC and I am really pretty dang good at Foleys, IVs I have had less practice on, but am getting better. The more you try, the more you get. Get out there...

9. B-O-M-B-E-D the Cat Muscle Exam Today!

   vlk70lpn2RN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   With the cat there is no replacing lab time going over the actual cat again and again and again. My professor was great about opening lab for us for extra time so we really had the opportunity to do...

10. Can't decide..help?Cna wasn't for me will Rn be?

    vlk70lpn2RN replied to cantdecide33's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN who works LTC, I do not agree that not being crazy about working as a CNA in LTC would disqualify you as being RN material. I finish my RN program in 3 months. I would not ever want to work...

11. Caring for the Chart or the Patient?

    vlk70lpn2RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget 35 residents with at least 20 on medicare charting and at least 1 fall and 1 skin tear. Don't forget the :confused: 20 minute tirade by someone's daughter who hasn't been to see "momma"...

12. Some questions on LPN-RN

    vlk70lpn2RN replied to coffeelover10's topic in LPN to RN

    I completed Practical Nursing School and got my LPN license first, worked as a LPN while doing my core for RN and part time while completing RN school. It is usually easier to get into a Bridge...

13. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    vlk70lpn2RN replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My immediate response was to yes I would go to work. Unfortunately, I took the survey before reading that no PPE would be available. With proper PPE, yes I would go to work. I do not judge those who...

14. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    vlk70lpn2RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I finished my LPN program Dec 2007 and got my LPN license in March 08, I did 3 months Correctional nursing and now in my 5 month in LTC. I started in Jan 2008 taking prerequsites for the RN-ADN...

15. GA Nursing Roll Call

    vlk70lpn2RN replied to jb2u's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi, I am new to the site and nursing. I am finishing my LPN-Charge Nurse orientation at a LTC facility and will be "on my own" next week! I am in So.