saintplatypus

I've been an LPN for 15yrs. I do have the desire to go on for my RN but as far as being an LPN goes I am content for the most part. There really isn't too many things an RN can do that I can't. In the state I live in (Indiana) an LPN can do almost an...

I don't understand why the powers that be felt what you did was write up material. If they felt it was the wrong decision I could see giving you a "teachable moment". But not a reprimand. I understand their reasoning that intractable behaviors in dem...

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Ahhh Icy Hot, once in a while I carry that too. I like the kind that looks like deoderant stick. Doesn't get all over my hands when I put it on. You can wash your hands a hundred times and icy hot will not come off.

I worked in a long term care facility for peds with physical and mental disabilities. Was best 5 years of nursing I have experienced in my 13 yrs of nursing. Pros... there are so many they are hard to list. But I used to tell hubby I was so lucky to ...

What about psychiatric nursing in a clinic?? Or an institutional nurse for a factory?? Just a few ideas. Good Luck

I always carry two black ink pens, a sharpie, 4 highlighters (orange, green, pink, and yellow as we color code times meds are given), bandage scissors, and a roll of bandage tape. You might find a stray lancet, accu check probe and alcohol swab from ...

I have worked where none of my patients was able to verbally tell me if they were in pain or not. Yes pain can be a subjective measure but it can also be an objective measure. Facial grimacing, restlessness, increased behaviors, all can s/s pain. VS ...

Yes nights works well for some and not others. Sorry your situation seems so bleak. But you probably should look elsewhere if nights is bringing you down so bad.

I graduated practical nursing school in 1996. So I have been an LPN 13 years now. My sister had been an LPN and she had inspired me to do the same. It was a long road getting my schooling, transportation, child care, etc arranged but I managed to do ...

Well I read this on a fellow nurses note just the other day. I guess you could call it an "allergy" of sorts. In the Alzheimer's unit we have one LOL who also has schizophrenia. She refuses almost everything r/t nursing or medical care, ie. labs, med...

To answer you simply... yes I have had to work sick many times. I attempted to call in but the facility couldn't cover my shift so I had no choice but to go. Tonight is an example of this. Picked up tonight as an extra shift and have had diarrhea all...

No she had no business discussing the MRI results with the pt. This is MDs job. Her doing so is definately not good, but as has been said she is still learning. To come right out and directly acuse the pt of being an alcoholic.... well unless he has ...

That's crazy! In Indiana where I live, every facility I have worked has hired new grads, welcoming them with open arms. In fact, where I work now has hired around 6 new grads in the past couple months. I can't say why you are having so much difficul...

First of all, I have never seen Seroquel as a prn. but I reckon it could be. Seroquel is an antidepressant and is usually a routine medication. Ativan is a benzodiapine used for anxiety, seizures, and shortness of breath. The two could be administere...

I am in Indiana and here being a CNA prior to becoming an LPN is beneficial, however being a CNA for 1 year does not equal 1 year of experience as an LPN. The experience may be worth a brownie point or two, but your grade point average and any honors...

when i cath a female i usually have better luck if I position her on her side. This also tends to be less embarassing for her as well. By using this position you have virtually no contact with the labia which can often times be very slick and moist, ...

I doubt it was a mercy killing. As has been said, your father must have had an order from the MD for the ativan or the nurse would not be able to give it. And all narcotic medications such as ativan must be signed out and accounted for by the nurse, ...

Call the CNAs together and talk to them. Explain to them that you are sorry they lost their previous charge nurse and that you understand their loss. Let them know that you are aware that you do things differently but that all nurses have different w...

First get a culture and find out what kind of bacteria you are dealing with. Most hospice I have worked with allow antibiotic and wound treatment care. But before you can determine treatment it's important to get that culture. The smell you describe ...

I was taught in nursing school that CNAs were the backbone of the facility and the nurse's eyes and ears. This taught me to highly depend upon them and respect their position in healthcare. And I do. But in my experience you learn real quick which CN...

I worked in a small LTC with about 65 residents with over half of them being GT pts. In the case of mic-key or other tube we replaced them ourselves if they came out and then checked placement per air bolus. Never had any problems with this. But the ...

I bought a book on studying for the NCLEX at the local bookstore. Once I felt I had it down I took the test, took a month or so, but I passed. Check amazon to see if they have the LPN NCLEX study guide.

Last summer I took a new job in a LTC and in my orientation, mind you, the nurse orienting me said, "You won't have time to get vitals, we all just make one up similar the nurse the previous shift." I was appauled and in total disbelief. However, she...

Well I have not the first clue. Attention maybe?? Um wanted to sue facility for fast money, I dunno. I maybe human, but for the life of me I sure don't understand other humans. People are greedy, selfish, mean, hateful, and yet others are compassiona...