redfoxLPN

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1. Online Schooling

   redfoxLPN replied to redfoxLPN's topic in General Nursing

   thank you for all the info. went to www.excelsior.edu. they are coming to my house to talk about the program and what i may have to do to get started. cant wait. will keep you

2. Online Schooling

   redfoxLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Thinking of going from LPN to RN anyone done this online? What school did you use? I welcome any comments, and thank you for your

3. O2 and chest pain

   redfoxLPN replied to redfoxLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for all the advice. Will contunie to do my

4. O2 and chest pain

   redfoxLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   at the hospital where i work we are to have o2 on all patiens that come in with chest pain. i agree this is a good idea, but how do you keep o2 on a 48 yo who doesn't comply. then you get yelled at by...

5. nonrebreather-how long, and what should be next

   redfoxLPN replied to luce2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I had a patient the other day that prier shift pur on NRB. Then complained they are very confused, and climbing out of bed. My midinght assessment yes patient on NRB and very confused, Ox 100%....

6. Ten reason to date a nurse:)

   redfoxLPN replied to lovehospital's topic in Nursing Humor

   Who else is going to convince the mother-in-law she should go to the hospital after not being able to walk for a week. (Did this last week) And the listeneing to her complain becouse her "bones are...

7. IV starts help!

   redfoxLPN replied to DIVA_NURSE405's topic in General Nursing

   This is great I just took my IV certifacion class at the hospital where I work (that is how it is done in NY). This is so helpfull. The more I read the more confondent I get. I'm still a little...

8. Sleep Cycle

   redfoxLPN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

   I work nights and it's amazing how much landry and house cleaning I can get done when the kids are asleep. Of course I check out allnurses. Its the best part of staying up at night. Dont have to fight...

9. IV Therapy Certification/Training

   redfoxLPN replied to oslogirl's topic in General Nursing

   In NY LPN's are not trainded in IV starts or fluid/med hang. Each Hospital has it own training class. Must work for them for 6 months

10. "Attitudes" in nursing career

    redfoxLPN replied to timidgirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What happens when the bully is the charg nurse? I do my best to keep my space. She ususlly gives me the most diffucalt pt. and I ulually get the first admition of the night. I just :) and do my job to...

11. Haunted Hospital

    redfoxLPN replied to DeadHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great story. You either belive or you don't. I belive mainly becouse my father-in-law "lives" in our barn. When we had cows he would let them loose or open doors. we would even make a double check...

12. Lost one

    redfoxLPN replied to redfoxLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry yes HB is heart beat. "did you do his admitting assessment prior to giving his meds?" Yes as per policey VS before and pain meds given and check pt about one hour after pain meds. And did full...

13. Lost one

    redfoxLPN replied to redfoxLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in NY. I do a head to toe assessment with every pt I have and listen to lung, heart, and bowel sounds. The RN has to listen as well. some times they don't get to this untill well into the...

14. Lost one

    redfoxLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is not my first, but this one was verry unexpected. I will give you some back ground. Male pt, 76yo, 215 lb, hx of colonresection with colostomy on right side, this admition he came in with...