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  1. Where's the Job?!

    guest2210 replied to cindycadman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If any of the new LPN/LVN grads had clinicals in any facilities with Epic based electronic medical records, try looking into agencies who are looking for clinical people to assist with support or...

  2. In your opinion, was this an inappropriate assignment?

    guest2210 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is it possible that the charge nurse knew of your previous work experience and felt comfortable giving you that particular assignment? Generally speaking, to join a float pool the nurse must have the...

  3. how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

    guest2210 replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

    I was 8 years old, in 2nd grade, and was named "class nurse"-helped others kids that got sick in class. Became a nurse's aide at 15. Worked a variety of jobs and was rejected by one diploma RN...

  4. Question for Electronic charting for Labor, Delivery and beyond

    guest2210 replied to CarrieRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was on a project where every area of this facility went live ALL ON THE SAME DAY!! YIKES!! I've worked with Epic's Stork program for L&D and PP. As the above poster said, once the bugs get...

  5. Help! What, How to prepare for a Job

    guest2210 replied to ehlay's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of how impressive a resume may appear, facilities like to have an application from their own facility on file. The last 2 projects I had I didn't have to fill out a separate application,...

  6. How do you keep up with current information?

    guest2210 replied to levineal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Generally, the nurse manager or the clinical educator of the unit you're working on will bring new information to their nurses attention, especially if it impacts the current workflow of that unit. I...

  7. Where can LPN's work?

    guest2210 replied to mkup29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most LTCs in my area do the 12 hour shifts. Only places like assisted living facilities still do 8 hrs. I've done both and actually preferred the 8 hr

  8. Commuting to Norfolk from Hampton

    guest2210 replied to jmunrs2010's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at Sentara Norfolk General for 6 weeks last year as part of the physician support team for the EMR implementation. I used to go past the windows on the 6th floor which looked out over the...

  9. How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

    guest2210 replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    with the federal mandate on electronic medical records, that is another arena that lpns can get in on. most agencies hired by large facilities to find competant emr staff want people with medical...

  10. Starting LPN Program in August

    guest2210 replied to bestcr's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    the best thing i did in lpn school was get in a study group. one other student and i studied every night, to the point that on tests we even missed the same question. if it weren't for the fact that...

  11. Who has the most "gravy" RN job ever?

    guest2210 replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    My current job is "gravy". I do training and support for EMR systems. I work when I want, travel where I want and get paid a ton of money for relatively easy work. Sometimes the hours are extreme,...

  12. Computer system

    guest2210 replied to 1merck's topic in General Nursing

    Click on the little envelope icon upper left corner of my reply. That should open so you can send a private message, then we can exchange email addresses. I sent you a pm due to you not having 10...

  13. HELP! I need an LPN to RN bridge program either online or in Orlando Fl area.

    guest2210 replied to shebabs's topic in LPN to RN

    hi...at one point, i contemplated going for my rn and didn't want to be bogged down with all of the pre-reqs. i found this place in brandon, about 10 miles from tampa, fl. you could check to see if...

  14. How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

    guest2210 replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for 28 years. I have had no desire to go on for my RN. I am perfectly content as an LPN and this is what I was meant to

  15. Computer system

    guest2210 replied to 1merck's topic in General Nursing

    As a physician/nurse trainer and end-user support person for many of Epic's modules, I can say, yes these things happen. Regardless of how precise a facility has their Epic system modified to meet...

  16. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    guest2210 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i worked with a physician one day last week assisting him with a new emr program implemented at his hospital. he asked if i was an rn, i said an lpn, and he said, and i quote, "same thing". i felt...

  17. lpn relocating to Dallas, TX area

    guest2210 replied to ediofo's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are several places online that you can go to and research the area. Try going to the TX BON web site, also try the forum here for TX and post this same question there. Good luck to

  18. Help! About to start 1st Lpn job and am unsure of what the meds I am prescribed.

    guest2210 replied to angeleyes123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've had pre-employment urine screenings as many as 3 in a few months, all read by out of state MDs. There was no place on the form to enter current meds. The doc would just call and tell me it was...

  19. Should I renew my licence now?

    guest2210 replied to zakuro's topic in General Nursing

    I was on disability for 13 years and renewed my license like clock work. Do it and you will not regret

  20. What's your favorite computer charting program?

    guest2210 replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    I've been training docs and nurses on Epic for over 2 years now. It's the only one I've used but have to say it is extremely user friendly, integrates well with most other Windows-based programs and...

  21. Nursing with a Back Injury

    guest2210 replied to •M♥J•'s topic in General Nursing

    It can be done. I've had a chronic injury for over 30 years now and have been an LPN for 28 years. the pain gets bad at times, and I do take pain meds prn, even lost 162# which helped with some of...

  22. This is where LPN's can work.

    guest2210 replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lpns can also work as it support for facilities going live with emr. most hospitals will ask agencies for support staff with medical background. also most places are temp agencies and once the...

  23. Handling New Admits in a Fair Way

    guest2210 replied to monicanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was at a facility that had an RN scheduled as the admissions nurse. She had her mobile computer and went from room to room and only did the new admits/transfers. Once she completed it, she'd give...

  24. favorite job you ever had

    guest2210 replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    my best job was in an assisted living facility. it ran like clock work, had low acuity pts. and everyone got along great. then management changed and everything went to hell in a handbasket! when i...

  25. Do you feel these are patient safety issues?

    guest2210 replied to ptsafety's topic in General Nursing

    Dang!! And I was rejected from a 3 yr diploma program because my weight was not proportioned enough for my height. It would have been had I been 8 feet tall!!! LOL My BON publishes a newsletter...