KatieNoelLPN

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  1. AAA repair and post op course

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How are AAA's typically repaired in pts? Is there a difference between younger pts and older? What is the typical post op recovery

  2. LPNs need co-signer for verbal orders

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in home health. THe other day a fellow nurse told me that any verbal order that an LPN takes has to be co-signed by an RN. I told her I didn't think so. I worked in a hospital for 5 years and...

  3. Unclogging a g-tube

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you unclog a g-tube? I haven't had a pt with a clogged g-tube in a long time and can't remember what we did to unclog them. It seems like Coke was

  4. McKesson Horizon

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in Home Health

    Has anyone used this documentation software in home health visits? What are your

  5. Bad code

    KatieNoelLPN replied to sk8rn's topic in Emergency

    maybe it's early and i'm tired, but what are h's and

  6. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    KatieNoelLPN replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a pharmacy tech during nursing school. Right after that I was an AFL cheerleader until I realized I had to get a job that paid a hell of a lot

  7. I am content to be an LPN...is that wrong?

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been struggling with this for a while now. Everyone tells me I need to bridge, but I am perfectly happy to be an LPN. I work in home health and I love it. I make a good salary, have good...

  8. Mckesson Horizon Home Healthcare

    KatieNoelLPN replied to gaus0023's topic in Home Health

    We use Horizon at our agency and for the most part it is user friendly. I like how you can send f/u notes to other clinicians (and tell if they've read them!), the non-clinical note section is helpful...

  9. The worst code you've seen?

    KatieNoelLPN replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    38 y o male walked into the ER c/o chest pain. Gray from nipple line up. We took him into the trauma room and one nurse was putting leads on as I was starting a twin cath. As i started the line he sat...

  10. AAA repair and post op course

    KatieNoelLPN replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you suggesting that I should have googled my question rather than ask it here? 1. The internet is not the most reliable source of info. 2. I did Google it; found out there were two different...

  11. AAA repair and post op course

    KatieNoelLPN replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in General Nursing

    HA HA! No...as you can see from my previous post (should you have read them before choosing to jump to the conclusion that I was doing homework) I am a nurse in home health. I am currently seeing a pt...

  12. We had problems out of YOUR patient.

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in Home Health

    I am very aggravated at a clinical manager at my job. I work PRN for HH on the weekends. I saw a pt two days in a row for Lovenox teaching and assessment. When I first saw the pt, he had been admitted...

  13. Promethazine plain syrup for cough?

    KatieNoelLPN replied to Faby's topic in Home Health

    I've seen promethazine VC syrup for cough, but not plain

  14. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    KatieNoelLPN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    BAL 610....walking and

  15. New to Home Health...feel like an idiot

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in Home Health

    I am finishing up a 6 week orientation for my new job at a home health agency. I work in the office doing clinical support stuff most of the time. However, I will be picking up visits on the weekends...

  16. Help with a letter to my employer re: donation for nursing pinning

    KatieNoelLPN replied to coolatta19's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it still. Our college paid for our pinning ceremony. Decorations, food and all. I think its kinda inappropriate to ask you employee to donate for a party. And I wouldn't use the 'i did...

  17. Dont you hate it when.....

    KatieNoelLPN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    That is poor management skills. There is no need for her to do that other than she wants to make you anxious. It's manipulative and

  18. HELP!!! NEED ADVICE

    KatieNoelLPN replied to NEWBEE2's topic in General Nursing

    What were the other 2

  19. Nursing Agency driving me over the edge

    KatieNoelLPN replied to Merlyn's topic in General Nursing

    Just playing devils' advocate, but if you give her a schedule of your availability and then when she calls you to work within that availability and you are booked elsewhere, I can see how she could be...

  20. The Activities Dept.

    KatieNoelLPN replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is your point exactly? They play a valuable role to the residents who, without them, would have NOTHING to do all

  21. Clinical Team Support

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in Home Health

    I just took a position with a large HH agency and I am super excited. However, I'm not really sure what I am going to be doing. My position is called Clinical Team Support Nurse. The job description...

  22. Agencies with Benefits

    KatieNoelLPN replied to pat8585's topic in Home Health

    It has been my experience that companies that do not offer any types of benefits are generally not companies you want to work for. If they won't invest in their employees, what else do they not invest...

  23. how do you write your name with your title?

    KatieNoelLPN replied to stasis_DC5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do first initial.Last name, lpn K.Noel,

  24. Interview 2 weeks ago...

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I interviewed for a HH postion 2 weeks ago. I was told one week ago by HR that the VP just had to sign off on 'this' and HR would be in touch later that day. No response. I emailed HR that Monday and...

  25. Brightstar Healthcare

    KatieNoelLPN posted a topic in Home Health

    Anyone work for them? What's the