Alex Egan LPN, EMT-B

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    Nurses carrying weapons

    Alex Egan replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    Sorry I accidentally posted early... Mods if you wish to merge this post with the above that would be awesome. Taser can be used as a stun gun. The best thing is when I get to my case I knock on the...
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    Nurses carrying weapons

    Alex Egan replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    I am a gun enthusiast. I shot competitively for years. I own guns for home defense. However I do not carry in public. There are only a few situations where a pistol is absolutely necessary for me,...
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    Rude Co-Worker

    Alex Egan replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Either way I would deal with it in similar fashion to when someone was stealing my lunch. I solved that issue with a cat food sandwich. Just her seen doing something gross with everything in your...
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    What if i suck?

    Alex Egan replied to cjdmomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course you are going to suck... Its not reasonable to think that you are going to walk out of school and hit the floor with allthe speed and grace of a vet. Your going to be slow, full of doubt,...
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    Why do I even bother anymore?

    Alex Egan replied to SionainnRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Well your first mistake is trying to police reddit. When your done there why don't you go to 4chan and tell them to behave. It's best to give up. Down that path lies
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    Anyone go the EMT route after becoming an LVN?

    Alex Egan replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am an LPN and an EMT in Pennsylvania. The thing to realize is that when employed as an EMT you cannot do skills outside the scope of an EMT, however you will be held to the standard of the highest...
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    Give meds or not?

    Alex Egan replied to abcnurse77's topic in Camp

    I think op is a school nurse as well in some capacity. As I was typing all that out though there were exceptions. One boys dad made envelopes for everyday of camp with his ADD med. no name of med,...
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    Give meds or not?

    Alex Egan replied to abcnurse77's topic in Camp

    1 - If campers come with medication that is not in its original container or is mislabeled AND there's no doctor's order or doctor on staff, what would you do? Would you give the medications after...
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    no dr's order

    Alex Egan replied to abcnurse77's topic in Camp

    Agreed. I am not a good speller, and the I phone doesn't seem to help at
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    no dr's order

    Alex Egan replied to abcnurse77's topic in Camp

    1 - do u give meds with no dr's order in camp? We given over the counter meds with parental permission, all the meds we stock are listed on the consent form and parents must indicate which ones they...
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    Fired from 1st Camp job

    Alex Egan replied to Isitpossible's topic in Camp

    Of course. I am prepared to take my
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    New Grad lpn

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

    Here in PA you could apply for a temporary practice permit using just your school records. This is good for one year, and allow you to practice as a practical nurse, while waiting to take your boards....
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    I hate it

    Alex Egan replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your first job after graduation is generally pretty awful. Facilities that hire new grads tend to not be the best. My advice is to stick it out for your year and use it as a stepping stone to bigger...
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    Non-Scrub Uniform Option

    Alex Egan replied to Tozz's topic in Men in Nursing

    I absolutely need a belt. Scrub pants never worked well for me either. I went to a uniform shop, talk to your mail man, they have to use approved shops, and said shops usually have a selection of...
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    men in pediatrics:) thoughts?

    Alex Egan replied to hrawlins's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my five years of pediatric home are it has only slowed me down a few times. Some clients or their parents don't want a male nurse, however they are only a small percentage of the work pool. I have...
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    What are you getting for payment?

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    Up in PA I work at a camp with an 8 week program, so my contract is also 9.5 weeks. We have 650+ campers. We are pushing for another nursing position as well, always justify what you plan to improve...
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    Fired from 1st Camp job

    Alex Egan replied to Isitpossible's topic in Camp

    I just want to stress that I know all meds are important, however I also know that some meds are more important than
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    Fired from 1st Camp job

    Alex Egan replied to Isitpossible's topic in Camp

    Second to what Sue said. Also a main factor in determining malpractice is that harm must be done. I don't think the best lawyer in the world could argue harm caused by missing a Zyrtec or Claritin, or...
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    Fired from 1st Camp job

    Alex Egan replied to Isitpossible's topic in Camp

    Duplicate post... Mod please
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    Fired from 1st Camp job

    Alex Egan replied to Isitpossible's topic in Camp

    Agreed Sue if your not comfortable letting some things slide, camp is going to be very stressful. I wouldn't feel comfortable with having someone gove meds that I had signed for as a routine, but I...
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    Camp Nursing and bringing your own kids

    Alex Egan replied to purplevega's topic in Camp

    So Glad that this worked out for
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    First-time Volunteer with Legal Questions!

    Alex Egan replied to thebalanceline's topic in Camp

    I would advise you to consult a malpractice attorney. You need to be vary careful here. It is my belief that you will be held to the standard of your highest training (RN) no matter what role you are...
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    How's the Summer going?

    Alex Egan replied to MrsMig's topic in Camp

    My summer is pretty crazy. We had a pharmacy debacle that is now starting round two and about 10 or so fractures. Its hectic but I/m working with some really great nurses and we are making it all...
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    Diabetic issue

    Alex Egan replied to MrsMig's topic in Camp

    Bring your camp director in on this issue immediately. I agree injection supplies and other medication muse be secured. Perhaps they could be stored some place more convenient than the health center,...
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    June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Alex Egan replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I won't loose this