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 updated.

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 help.

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 best.

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 day nurses for patient not having o2 on and they ...

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

   redfoxLPN replied to luce2008's topic in Safety

   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%. replacen with 5L O2 via NC. Pt calmbed down within minet...

6. If you could invent nursing supplies, what would it be?

   redfoxLPN replied to rn2bn07's topic in General Nursing

   Love the belt idea. Would realy save the back.

7. Ten reason to date a nurse:)

   redfoxLPN replied to lovehospital's topic in 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 rubbing together." (her words) If you're going to co...

8. 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 nurvis, but that's OK. I just say to my self "I can do ...

9. 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 DH for computer time. :typing

10. 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 first.

11. "Attitudes" in nursing career

    redfoxLPN replied to timidgirl's topic in 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 the best of my abillity. I usually have all my wo...

12. 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 befor leaving the barn to make all the cowes were tie...

13. A Morbid Poll I know.

    redfoxLPN replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in General Nursing

    My husband says when he dies put in the compost pill (we have a farm) and forget it. As for me what ever I don't care.

14. 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 assessnent at start of shift. "what were his bowel...

15. 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 shift. They like to see there own pts first. I figure t...