Alex Egan LPN, EMT-B

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    Grumpy at change of shift (11-7)

    Alex Egan replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have the opposite issue. My day shift relief comes in looking like a troll that is actively eating a lemon the entire time I'm giving
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    Moved up to Nurse Manager

    Alex Egan replied to LaDivaRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Yep. You discovered the truth. management is a set of skills, talents, and desire completely separate from competency and other professions. It's the rare person who actually embodies both a good...
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    Is camp nursing for me?

    Alex Egan replied to KayStanley's topic in Camp

    Most camps advertise for RNs, but some take LPNs. Generally the director is only vaguely aware of the difference between RN and LPN so some education on their part may be needed. Some states nurse...
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    Is camp nursing for me?

    Alex Egan replied to KayStanley's topic in Camp

    Interestingly I have never worked for a camp that only had one nurse at a time. Both camps I have worked for are about 500 typical kids. They usually staff 3-4 nurses a shift in a team model. Could...
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    Is camp nursing for me?

    Alex Egan replied to KayStanley's topic in Camp

    If your looking for a little adventure. maybe... It's hard finding a camp that is a good environment for new grads. A lot of camps are not great learning environments, you don't want to be put in a...
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    Recording halls in psych facility

    Alex Egan replied to jmm0120's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What protected health information do you think a camera would see in the
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    The Heat is On: Why the Temporal Artery Thermometer Should Be Your "Go-To"

    Alex Egan replied to Exergen Corporation's topic in General Nursing

    I found that my .99 oral thermometer was just as accurate as the temporal scan thermometers. I shun this
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    LPN in home care

    Alex Egan replied to zizi2677's topic in Home Health

    If you just want to change the time on a once daily medication I woildnt feel the need to notify the doctor. However any questions should be directed to your RN
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    I didn't return to my old camp because...

    Alex Egan posted a topic in Camp

    I recently worked at a different camp than usual. I have decided not to return next year. I felt no support from management, in fact the site director wouldn't be seen in the health office unless...
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    I didn't return to my old camp because...

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Oh no I'm returning to my original camp. I will avoid the new one I tried this year. I'm mostly wondering what makes nurses leave and what makes them stay and one camp over
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    Private Duty wish: computers!

    Alex Egan replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    Absolutely not. I'm not looking forward to computerized charting. I'm sure tech support on the overnight shift will be fantastic. I will either have to carry a laptop wich is not such a great idea in...
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    2015 Work Thread

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Just finished packing. I split my year between two camps. My usual camp was very much missed. My new camp left much to be desired and I probably not
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    2015 Work Thread

    Alex Egan posted a topic in Camp

    There has been a little off topic activity on another thread so I guess it's time for the 2015 work thread Please introduce yourself, and post about your jobs for the year. Share opportunities, and...
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    Lice more prevailent?

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    We have only had one case at my new camp this year. However the lice were totally un hindered by rid/Nix. We used natroba and seems that that was
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    Night Terrors

    Alex Egan replied to Romy87's topic in Camp

    It would be my opinion that this is not a medical issue. I would boot it to the head staff, or director to work with the staff, child, and parent to solve the
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    PA LPN RECIPROCITY

    Alex Egan replied to AshaHarry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is my understanding that PA has no means for an RN graduate or partial completion student to take the LPN. To take the PNCLEX in PA you must be a graduate of a school of practical
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    Infection control

    Alex Egan replied to Romy87's topic in Camp

    My theory is that it's ok to vomit once. Twice and I'm keeping you for at least 12 hours. When a camper presents saying they have vomited, I give them 2 packs of saltines and 240 ml of cold water. If...
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    Unusual treatments

    Alex Egan replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Same for trach sites. One whiff and I can tell its
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    Ambulance transfer service name suggestions?

    Alex Egan replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

    F&B Ambulance...For the
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    Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

    Alex Egan replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You may want to consider LPN. LPN's are used extensively in PDN home care. You might not always have an infant but its usually all children that I care for. The base pay might not be much better than...
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    Unusual treatments

    Alex Egan replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    We use coal tar to remove splinters. It draws fluid out of the small wound dragging the splinter with
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    Splinter removal

    Alex Egan replied to Twofastdogs's topic in Camp

    I confess that I HATE splinter removal. 90% of splinters I see are so small as to not be exciting. If I think I can get it, I go for it. If it's small or going to require minor surgery and isn't...
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    Staff lecture

    Alex Egan replied to Twofastdogs's topic in Camp

    The trick is to keep it short. We cover hydration, when to see the nurse, first aid like a big brother or sister, activating the emergency response plan, anaphylaxis and epi pen use, and ticks/ Lyme....
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    Camp Meds... not a fan

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    I wouldn't bother with camp Meds for short stay camps. It's a headache but worth it when we keep the same kids all season. If we didn't im not sure it would be worth fighting the parents for. I'll...
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    Unwanted 'diagnosis'!

    Alex Egan replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    I mean it comes from all sides really. My sister in law, a RN,was convinced my 4 month old baby needed a helmet for his "deformed" head. I had to call the doctor today! I told her every ex NICU kid I...