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  1. oral/nasal suctioning

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Home Health

    My pt is a year old and often needs suctioning, I need advise/tips on how to suction him. Is it okay to swaddle? I've seen his mom suction him by sitting him on her lap and holding his hands with one...

  2. TX Continuing Education

    bdbrdb posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is my first time having to do CE courses, can anyone recommend a site for me to use? Thanks in

  3. question on trilogy 100

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been looking online for a video on using a triology 100 but have not found one that shows you how to use it. my new pt will be using it as a bipap at night. does anyone know where i can get info...

  4. Need Advice on TRACH LTV 1150

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Home Health

    I just started working in home health and have no experience with trach. Theres a new case on a 9 month old but I'm nervous to say yes to working with this pt. I guess I'm just looking for advise,...

  5. Need Advice on TRACH LTV 1150

    bdbrdb replied to bdbrdb's topic in Home Health

    Thank You. I only attended one training class on the vent machine. But have not had any

  6. advice needed for lvn in pediatrics

    bdbrdb posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I just got hired as a home health pediatric nurse. I have experience working in a nursing home for 2 years, but never in home health nor in pediatrics. I've also been out of work for 2 years as a...

  7. New to home health

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Home Health

    I just started working in home health. I have experience in LTC and did 12 hour shifts where I took care of 45 residents on both my hallways, my night would pass by pretty quickly and I was always...

  8. Galen 2013 LPN to RN

    bdbrdb posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello, I plan on going to Galen's RN program in April, but I'd like some advice from any former students. I have some confusion on the accreditation, during the tour we were told that it was...

  9. need advice/help for 2nd hospital interview

    bdbrdb posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I got called for a second interview at a hospital for Mon for an LVN position. I'm excited and nervous as I'm not sure what type of questions I will be asked. Here's where I need advise. I am...

  10. need advice/help for 2nd hospital interview

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello, I just got called for a second interview at a hospital on Mon for an LVN position. I'm excited and nervous as I'm not sure what type of questions I will be asked. Here's where I need advise. I...

  11. just venting

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I didn't have anywhere else to go, nor do I have anyone to talk to so I figured I would come on here and vent. I recently found out that I am pregnant with my 2nd child, my daughter is a year old. I...

  12. verification of licensure

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I've been on hold with the IL BON for a while now so I decided to come on here and see if anyone has the answer to my question. I applied for licensure by endorsement on 8/22/12 for the state of...

  13. Licensing

    bdbrdb posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi All, I have moved to Texas about a year ago, but I do not plan on working for another year. My question is I have an active LPN license in IL, which expires Jan 2013. Could I put my IL license on...

  14. Licensing

    bdbrdb replied to bdbrdb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think I will start endorsement to Tx and just go from there. Thanks

  15. Licensing

    bdbrdb replied to bdbrdb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I found on BON site about inactive license. Would it be best to switch my license to tx and put it on hold, or just place it inactive in

  16. Licensing

    bdbrdb replied to bdbrdb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks. I've been trying to get of hold of IL BON, but I keep getting a busy

  17. Endorsing lpn license from IL to TX??

    bdbrdb posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, Does anyone know how long before you move to another state do you have to endorse your license? I don't plan on going back to work for another year and my license is up for renewal in 2013, does...

  18. Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I had a question about this exam, I keep reading how easy it is but I'm so nervous to take it. My question is if you don't pass the exam do you still get charged the $200 fee for the endorsement...

  19. San Antonio, Tx Nursing

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advise on Nursing Schools in SA. I worked as an LPN in IL and am planning on going back to school for my RN here in Texas. I'm just not sure where...

  20. Davenport Iowa

    bdbrdb posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, currently I'm residing in Southern IL, my fiancée had a job offer in Iowa, he's from cedar rapids so he's familiar with Iowa. But I'm from Texas and have only visited Tipton, Iowa. Could...

  21. switching to night shift

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi guys, I just had some questions on working night shift. I will be switching from days to go to nights next week and I am nervous. I've been working days for 2 yrs at a LTC, never worked nights. I...

  22. best shoes during pregnancy

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi guys, Can anyone suggest the best shoes to wear during pregnancy. I work 12hr shifts and I am on my feet walking down the halls all day. I need something that'll help with my backaches and tiring...

  23. black scrubs

    bdbrdb posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi guys, A while back I was doing a search on scrubs and I came across black scrubs that had colored trim, the only problem is that I can't remember the name of the site and i've tried searching for...

  24. cheap scrubs in san antonio or online

    bdbrdb replied to stargazer1984's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I went to SA to visit my family about a month ago and went to Garden Ridge, they have a lot of cheap scrubs

  25. pregnancy question

    bdbrdb posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, I found out I'm 8 weeks pregnant, it's my first baby and I'm excited. Hubby and I have been trying for a long time and I'm afraid something will go wrong. I work 12 hour shifts and at times...