BlondieNH

BlondieNH

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  1. Culture Change/Hatch Model

    BlondieNH posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if your facility is involved in this culture change business and/or Hatch Model? What are your thoughts on this? I personally find it ridiculous to say the least. Perhaps in an...

  2. How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

    BlondieNH replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for 18 years. Made a couple of attempts at working on some pre-requisite classes for the RN program, however, after much thought I will stay an LPN. Although the RN looks nice, I...

  3. CNA doing Rectal Stimulation for Fecal Evacuation?

    BlondieNH replied to protrend's topic in General Nursing

    What I'm wondering is, how long is this procedure being done for? I am wondering this, because we had a patient recently for respite for two weeks or so and he was telling me his wife did this...

  4. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    BlondieNH replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I know first hand that there are LPN's making more than RN's. It boils down to experience. I have more years and service at my facility than a newer RN. I make $7,000.00 plus differential more than...

  5. please help: is 1 nurse: 50 patients

    BlondieNH replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No way! This is ridiculous! Your license is on the line. I don't care what shift it is! I'd be out of there! You don't say where you are from. I don't like the idea of a med tech. How much...

  6. LPN as Independent Wound Consultant in Florida

    BlondieNH replied to hhermida's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry, but I don't understand how can you want to consult for wounds without being hands on? You really need to be hands on in order to see, touch, measure and smell wounds, in order to get a...

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

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

    I'm with ya' sista'. Another content LPN here showing my

  8. How much sleep/ rest do you get?

    BlondieNH replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Today I worked 6am to 2:30pm. It's almost 7pm right now. I have to be back to work at midnight for the 12am to 8am shift. I'm going to go now and take a nap. Needless to say, I don't get much...

  9. Question about nitro patches

    BlondieNH replied to chevyv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work, we use BCMA. It won't let you put a new patch on, unless the old one is marked electronically by removal. It would be a serious med error if someone failed to remove it. However, at...

  10. I just heard they will remove all LVN/LPN?

    BlondieNH replied to Prado's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    IMVHO, the day they get rid of LPN's/LVN's is the day they should resurrect the three year diploma RN programs. If they still had those 3 year diploma RN programs today, I'd seriously consider...

  11. FIRED

    BlondieNH replied to HollieLPN09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Come back to New England Hollie and forget Oklahoma, besides, you'd make more money. I know the cost of living is higher here, but be closer to your family. Your DON sounds evil. Did she have a...

  12. Do you kill em' with kindness?

    BlondieNH posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My mom used to say "kill em' with kindness." I've also heard it's better to "give em' honey than vinegar." I'm dealing with a very imbalanced nurse manager who I can only best describe as acting like...

  13. Whats the deal with all the crying?!?!....

    BlondieNH replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    Nothing wrong with crying in private. It sure helps to release all that "stuff," you are holding onto until the time is right. As nurses, we are human also, not the nurse Ratched that everyone...

  14. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    BlondieNH replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Keep us posted Tony on how it's going in the VA! I'm curious to hear your thoughts, ideas, concerns and

  15. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    BlondieNH replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Of course the pay will get better. Also here are a couple of tips I've learned to help you along the way. Don't be a brown noser to the nurse manager, everyone will pick up on that and you will not...

  16. What you wished you knew before starting your first job......?

    BlondieNH replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Learning the paperwork is key. We have a paperless system, but for med passes we have a printout to keep us organized which is key and very helpful. I use this along with different colored...

  17. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    BlondieNH replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'll happily keep my job at the VA thank you very much. With my experience, I get paid more than new RN's. I'm safe, competent and if they want to pay me to do patient care, then I'll happily do it....

  18. What you wished you knew before starting your first job......?

    BlondieNH replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As overwhelming as it is, I would have asked more questions about what the expectations are and would reqest a really organized mentor to show me the ropes. I like being very organized and...

  19. Barcode Scanning

    BlondieNH replied to jacquessyndia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work for the VA, which has been using the BCMA system for 10 - 11 years. Everything is scanned, even the pts. treatment creams and ointments. We have the Omni cell for narcotics which is like a...

  20. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    BlondieNH replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello kittykatty, I'm a seasoned LPN with the VA and I'll be happy to help you. Evening shift at the VA is traditionally 3:30pm to 12midnight. There are abundant options as far as shifts are...

  21. $35.00/hr.!!

    BlondieNH replied to Steffers's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! You will be worth every bit of the money for working in that specialty. God Bless

  22. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    BlondieNH replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations Tony on getting into the VA. Being a Vet, taking care of Vets is very honorable. It enables you to want to give them your all. It won't be easy, as some of the guys can get pretty...

  23. the lpn /rn thing

    BlondieNH replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The RN/LPN "us against them," has been ongoing and will go on forever. What is truly boils down to is knowing what is legal in your scope of practice and being competent and safe. Unfortunately all...

  24. the lpn /rn thing

    BlondieNH replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please stop with the peons remarks. I cannot begin to say how valuable LPN's are. I work with some really dumb-*** RN's. I've seen a seasoned RN give a B-12 shot using an insulin syringe and all...

  25. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    BlondieNH replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry I missed your post about the VA prior to my post. Anyway, you might have to start out in the nursing home of the VA, but remember, it's a stepping stone. You can transfer from one department...