Alex Egan LPN, EMT-B

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    Last years crisis.

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    We check once a month by the nurse. Group leaders should do them weekly. We added in an extra one in an attempt to find out exactly how many cases we actually had rather than how many decided to...
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    trips

    Alex Egan replied to RN4STUDENTS's topic in Camp

    Well I spoke to soon. My boss and I just finished reworking the trip packing system. Mini MARs will go out for each kid. On each trip. That
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    Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    Alex Egan replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    home health/PDN ADON

    Alex Egan replied to scifispam's topic in Private Duty

    I would advise making any changes to policy and education slowly and based on your organizations greatest need first. I cannot tell you how many managers and educators I have had over the years that...
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    Mandatory overtime and volunteer overtime?

    Alex Egan replied to Jessmarie002's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's going to change widely depending in your state and where you work. I'm in PA. When I worked an a subpar LTC facility mandation occurred about 3-4 times a week on the 3-11 shift. We would rotate...
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    Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    Alex Egan replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Alex Egan replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    My agency's office staff was reluctant with the gloves. A simple reminder that under OSHA regulations my employer is REQUIRED to provide me with PPE if contact with blood or body fluids is expected....
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    Association of Camp Nurses

    Alex Egan replied to nursepaula06's topic in Camp

    That's the perfect number if nurses for that many campers. I'm not familiar with camp doc. We use camp site. I think it's all pretty close. Will you have an insure physician? I love having the doc on...
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    Is dwindling confidence to be expected?

    Alex Egan replied to gottahaveheart's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nursing in the states is a general practice field. We are expected to be generalists first specialists second. As a generalist you will know a good bit about everything, but not everything about...
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    Association of Camp Nurses

    Alex Egan replied to nursepaula06's topic in Camp

    LPN seasons are helpful. Less paperwork and startup headache. Are you the only nurse? I'm starting to get pretty excited. Not long until
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    2014 camp work thread

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Yes new nurses should not be solo. That is a recipe for disaster. Especially in a special needs environment the med pass alone will pin you to the wall if you don't have
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    New grad RN as a camp nurse?

    Alex Egan replied to Shiiibby's topic in Camp

    Corrections and camp are oddly similar. The schedule, the clinic call, emergency response, and the fact that healthcare is not the primary goal of the organization. Except that the goal of camp is...
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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

    Yea I only carry the suction catheters because I consider them emergency equipment. They are not for routine use. The drugs I carry are all for me. I wouldn't give a pt drugs from my own
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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

    Ok. This is my standard bag. It all fits in a medium size tool box Multi tool Allen wrenches Travel otoscope/penlight Light stick Extra stethoscope ear nub 1 Ammonia inhalant (in the plastic box...
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    2014 camp work thread

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Yes tell us a bit more about your camp. Special needs or residential? Number of campers? How long are the campers staying? Ect. Living on camp is pretty standard. The 9 1/2 week season is on the long...
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    trips

    Alex Egan replied to RN4STUDENTS's topic in Camp

    Oh geeze I don't want to be a guru. I'm just trying to add perspective. Campnurse1 how do you pack? Do you send MARs? also does your camp send nurses on trips, due to the medical needs of your...
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    Threatened by family?

    Alex Egan replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I was not threatened directly. But the parent was a former LEO, and made it clear to me as one person with training to another that they had me disadvantaged. I spoke to the day nurse, who advised me...
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    trips

    Alex Egan replied to RN4STUDENTS's topic in Camp

    I think it's very important to consider the setting of your camp when considering setting policy. I agree, and advise, using a pharmacy that packages the meds. It just makes sense. I wish our camp...
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    Identification tag

    Alex Egan replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Both of my agencies have them. We have to be able to produce them upon request at any time, but generally are not require to wear them. I put mine on for doctors appointments, and at
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    Nursing Home vs Hospital

    Alex Egan replied to Allstar2014's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I'll solve this debate for you. Your chances of getting a hospital job in NJ as a new grad LPN are pretty astronomical. I'm not saying don't try, however if you land a hospital job, buy a lottery...
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    Online Support Groups = Trash on Nurses

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I view such groups as valuable insight into the parents heads. Yes there can be some , or rather a lot, of nurse bashing. I try to remember like you said the groups aren't for me. Also I remember that...
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    PDN and snow: how do they treat you?

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    My agency forgot to cancel me! I drove an hour and change in 17 inches of snow. They were supper cool about it. Show pay x 2! Generally one of my agencies is amazing, they know I don't usually call...
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    Camp Nursing as a Student

    Alex Egan replied to twss2323's topic in Camp

    My advice would be to find a camp or a few camps and contact them via their websites. A brief email explaining what you are looking for and asking if they could find a place for you in their...
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    2014 camp work thread

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    WOW that's greet news Sue. I'm glad your job will more match what you are looking to do. Being in overnights should make it esker to avoid "crunchy" work
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    Essential Personnel

    Alex Egan replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I love when everyone assumes that the entire world is just like their back yard. (Although I don't know anyplace where EMS or public safety transports nurses to work as a matter of routine) My area...