Alex Egan LPN, EMT-B

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    Confused about the NPA

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

    I have seen lots of people with this issue here in pa. How I explain it is like this. The date of pa is not a mother may I state, you won't find a list of what you can do. It's a shall not state. You...
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    Broken chain of custody

    Alex Egan replied to dnorman's topic in General Nursing

    This. Absolutely! It seems to me that there are some serious damages to your reputation and your finances that a breakdown in procedure directly
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    Weaning parents off monitors in preparation for discharge

    Alex Egan replied to mycurlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not my usual neighborhood but I'm gonna chime in. When my son camp home from NICU we used the snuza. It's a motion detector that clips on the front of the diaper and contacts the abdomen. He wore it...
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    Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

    Alex Egan replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    I strongly disagree. The issue is rarely an issue of oversupply. Even if it were, a consistent work history with few call outs and good clinical/client relations will start you apart from the pack....
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    Broken chain of custody

    Alex Egan replied to dnorman's topic in General Nursing

    The thing to remember about legal procedure is it goes both ways at the same speed. Believe me I know. They won't clear or cancel the charge any quicker then if they were prosecuting it. It will take...
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    Suspected drug use in home

    Alex Egan replied to NurseKitKat's topic in Private Duty

    Well here's how I tend to approach this. Suspicion is for investigations and detectives. I'm a reporter I report what I see with mh own two eyes only. I am a mandatory reporter not a narcotic agent....
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    How to splint a broken finger or dislocated elbow/shoulder?

    Alex Egan replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Don't forget your best splinting friend the pillow. Seriously love them for feet that have become absolutely rearranged. Or even if I suspect a bad sprain. A pillow and some two inch tape can solve...
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    Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

    Alex Egan replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    No one in this business has ever done anything for me I didn't ask for. You want a raise ask. The worst they say is no. They say no shop yourself around to other agency and move, or get a written...
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    Allegation of Neglect

    Alex Egan replied to jaortiz20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the above poster. Also don't forget the concepts of "innocent until proven guilty" and "beyond reasonable doubt" apply to criminal law, not administrative proceeding. I assure you, your...
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    Allegation of Neglect

    Alex Egan replied to jaortiz20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The time for a lawyer was a bit ago, but better now then never. What your hoping here is a minor disciplinary action and a fine. What it could end up is being a career ender. My first bit of advice...
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    What business can a LPN Start?

    Alex Egan replied to rebeccalamar's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the top of the page and locate the search bar. Type in "LPN business" you will find at least four really good threads on this topic. I'm more than happy to answer specific questions and love...
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    Drowning in Skills

    Alex Egan replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Private Duty

    1. Some agencies will say anything to get you in the door. Never take anything on face value. What does extensive orientation mean to them? 2. Ok so your mistake here is that you're letting the...
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    What business can a LPN Start?

    Alex Egan replied to rebeccalamar's topic in General Nursing

    ...I can't with this thread. It's just the professional version of asking the internet to do your homework for
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    Drowning in Skills

    Alex Egan replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Private Duty

    Ok I'm going to try and take a crack at this one, I'm trying ton understand the root of your issue and I hope I got it. You're looking for work because your starter case died. There are only two kind...
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    Drinking water for low BP or blood loss

    Alex Egan replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Surprisingly little water can make a difference in my opinion. When I did dialysis we would have some patents who would bottom pit after treatment had terminated and access had been discontinued....
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    Downtime during school

    Alex Egan replied to LilyRN99's topic in Private Duty

    Well I have had both types of experience. One case was strictly hands off. I'm there fore care only. The other the kid had lots of need and was physically more demanding. So we traded off a bit. The...
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    New grad private duty offer

    Alex Egan replied to amberlt91's topic in Private Duty

    I used to say that all new grads should do a year or two in LTC, but at this point PDN has stabilized enough in my area you can feel pretty solid in job prospects and support (mostly). I think the...
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    Camp help in PA

    Alex Egan replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Camp

    I can think of two camps that would suit your needs and schedule. Please pm me if you want me to connect you. Even temp licenses were a crap shoot this year. I would personally just bite the billet...
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    Camp help in PA

    Alex Egan replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Camp

    Well, my first. Question is how old are your girls. Also what kind of camp are they looking for. Do you want girls only? CoEd? Are there any programs or activities that want to focus on? How much do...
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    LPN to Paramedic

    Alex Egan replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me when I tell you this. You do not even know what you don't know about working as a paramedic. . Of course you would have to return to school. Nursing and EMS are not equivalent fields. There...
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    Medication packaging service

    Alex Egan replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    I had herd that there were some issues. I assure you that is the exception not the
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    Medication packaging service

    Alex Egan replied to UTVOL3's topic in Camp

    Camp meds is very good. I had a similar experience as you. We went from camp meds, to another pharmacy in NJ. It was the
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    Medication delegation

    Alex Egan replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I would think it would be less them signing they have been trained and more you signing they have demonstrated competency, were provoded the policy and procedure, and can explain how to contact you...
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    Unfortunate Camp Nursing Experience

    Alex Egan replied to lenochka14's topic in Camp

    Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Camp is a very different practice environment, and difficulty with management can be common. I have come access a few red flags over the years. 1. No MD on...
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    Open Toe Shoes

    Alex Egan replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The solution is clear. Punishment shoes. Go to good will plunk down $5 on some men's sneakers in reasonable condition. Next pair of open toe shoes you see. They can sign the write up. Then choose,...