HollyHart

HollyHart specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Nursing Journal Articles

   HollyHart posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an LPN and am currently attending classes towards my RN. I need to write 4 summary on current nursing journal articles. I am not sure where to look to get any articles free. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

2. LPN's PLEASE READ

   HollyHart replied to amykelley317's topic in Pennsylvania

   Tessa, I work at Reading Hospital. I was one of the last few LPNs hired there about 3 years ago.

3. Question...NG tube to suction for SBO

   HollyHart replied to tcpmom's topic in General Nursing

   Policy where I work is to measure the tube from tip of nose to attachment site when it's placed and if it is adjusted and also Qshift. This helps to make sure once it is in the right spot it stays there. We still do the air bolus too.

4. RNs / Student nurses slapped in the face

   HollyHart replied to sofia*26's topic in General Nursing

   An aide doing a 1:1 on a guy that was dt-ing got punched in the face and had a black eye. I have personally been scratched, hit, grabbed several times. Usually by elderly stroke pts, or again people dt-ing. Always take another person with you.

5. LPN's PLEASE READ

   HollyHart replied to amykelley317's topic in Pennsylvania

   I live in Reading, PA. I work in a hospital and make about $20 (w/ shift differential) on 2nd shift. RN's start around $21 as their base, but if I would go to a nursing home I would start probably around $21-22. As a CNA in a nursing home I was makin...

6. LPN pay rate for Lehigh Valley Physicians Group

   HollyHart replied to Raefabian4's topic in Pennsylvania

   I told you you would get the job. I had no doubt in my mind!! Oh BTW, I just joined!