Alex Egan LPN, EMT-B

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    A concerned LPN!

    Alex Egan replied to gil3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your first year is awful... The first three years are hard. My advice it to really try and make it a year in your first job. Once your in the working world you are nothing but the sum of your work...
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    Can parents give medically fragile kids meds w/o Dr. order in homecare?

    Alex Egan replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Firstly no parent wants nursing coverage. They need it but generally would LOVE to be without it. I feel as though you are coming at the situation that the family will be grateful to have nurses. In...
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    Can parents give medically fragile kids meds w/o Dr. order in homecare?

    Alex Egan replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Parents CAN give meds without an order. They are exercising their authority to make decisions for the child. Just like an adult home care client who was AAOx3 could choose to take an OTC med. You as...
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    Supervision of GN at Camp

    Alex Egan replied to merilynRN's topic in Camp

    A lot of camps come dangerously close to having no nurses. It amazes me how down to the wire the directors let things go. The other thing is in PA a nurse is not required to run a camp. The...
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    Can a LPN work under a doctor in CT?

    Alex Egan replied to Pandora6212's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    YOU are responsible for knowing your scope of practice. I recommend you find it and read it, until you understand it front and
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    2014 camp work thread

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Wow I have never heard of a Girl Scout camp with an 8week program. As I said admittedly I'm not overly familiar with GSA, not being a girl or a scout. As far as EMTs and medication administration......
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    2014 camp work thread

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I don't know how Girl Scouts work, but if they are at all similar to BSA then meds are handled at the troop leader level. This along with short seasons usually means less med, and chronic issues, but...
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    Supervision of GN at Camp

    Alex Egan replied to merilynRN's topic in Camp

    How did your meeting go? Any luck finding a candidate? Hiring seems tough this year. I use my phone, to type, I work at night, and I'm a bad speller. Pick any reason you want for my
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    Best Resources

    Alex Egan replied to Wint's topic in Camp

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    Best Resources

    Alex Egan replied to Wint's topic in Camp

    The basics of camp nursing is a good book. It has some basics about getting set up, and some tips and tricks. I would consider an EMT class if you have the time, usually two evenings a week for 6-8...
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    Trying to find a career with chronically ill kids.

    Alex Egan replied to desereelynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So you not in nursing school or considering going into
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Alex Egan replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im extra familiar with mine, and there is no requirement of competency demonstration in the code as I have read it. Could you point me to the specific section. 049 Pa. Code Â*21.145.Â*Functions of...
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    That person

    Alex Egan replied to AmandaRn912's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Eh I think it's as valid a tactic as the rest of us who play secret nurse. On some level we are ready to pounce if something is not right. I have had people use both tactics. Generally I just roll...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Alex Egan replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No more so then you make sure other RNs are competent. You are delegating to another NURSE who has passed the NCLEX PN. There would be no reason to assume your coworker is in need of you declaring...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Alex Egan replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is not true at all. LPNs are licensed staff who are disciplined by the Board of nursing as individuals. I would love to see one case, where an RN received a disciplinary action, based solely on...
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    That person

    Alex Egan replied to AmandaRn912's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is exactly the
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    Supervision of GN at Camp

    Alex Egan replied to merilynRN's topic in Camp

    http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter21/chap21toc.html
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    Supervision of GN at Camp

    Alex Egan replied to merilynRN's topic in Camp

    Per the PA code. 21.27. Unlicensed candidate. The candidate may practice as a graduate nurse until the licensing examination is passed subject to the following: (1) Unless licensed, the...
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    What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    Alex Egan replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    When it comes to my nursing bag it's always hard to strike a balance between taking EVERYTHING and lugging a huge bag or taking just what I know I will need. I try and strike a balance. It's just not...
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    Allergic to hand sanitizer

    Alex Egan replied to ama3t's topic in General Nursing

    Most hand sanitizer irritates my skin over time. I have taken to a small bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol. It doesn't eat my hands, and the only drawback is the
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    Alex Egan replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I guess my question for all the people who would tip the police, myself included, is what crime would you NOT make the call to the police. Child rape is pretty emotionally charged, but what if one of...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Alex Egan replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The local magnet level one trauma center in my area has started hiring LPNs for radiology and other procedural areas. Also a point to ponder everyone...why are PCAs being used so extensively? Wouldn't...
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    Epi-Pens

    Alex Egan replied to jackpp's topic in Camp

    My camp holds all emergency meds in the healthcenter. Epi pens are stocked in all areas where food is consumed, at the pool, and in each divisional HQ. your never more than a quick run to an emergency...
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    Do you know this nurse?

    Alex Egan replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    I knew that nurse. Worked 16 hours a day 5-7 days a week. And had a visit case every day. Always looked exhausted, and was pleasant but always on edge. Sometimes I am that nurse. I'm on an 18 day...
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    AIDS during the 80s

    Alex Egan replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes exactly. It's easy to judge the shameful behavior of professionals in hindsight. However it must have been unbelievably frightening to have a 100% fatal disease, that you know nothing about, loose...