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  1. Am I unsafe to practice?

    Need2Care posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I made some mistakes and was told I am unsafe to practice medication administration. I'll add that I am a new nurse with 1 year experience in LTC. I gave a prn medication too early coinciding with a...

  2. Med order question -giving Roxanol to someone who is dying

    Need2Care posted a topic in Patient Medications

    There's a scheduled order to give Roxanol Q8, then there is a PRN order to give Roxanol Q4. The Q8 is being given at 6a, 2p and 10p. Does that mean I can only give the prn at at 10a, 6p and

  3. Nurse Call button misused once again

    Need2Care replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Too funny. Thanks, a much needed break and

  4. Med order question -giving Roxanol to someone who is dying

    Need2Care replied to Need2Care's topic in Patient Medications

    I didn't think to question it because I thought just as you did *lumbarpain and gave the med. To my utter shock I was reported to the DON for this and the DON herself said this was wrong and that...

  5. Am I unsafe to practice?

    Need2Care replied to Need2Care's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    my resignation was accepted. i still am uncertain with how to explain that 'it wasn't a good fit for me' at the next job but i'm sure the words will come to me if i'm asked. i've been out of work...

  6. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

    Need2Care replied to azcna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Same here. It took me three weeks and I ended up somewhere with a not so great reputation. I have to say that now that I'm not there anymore and have a different place to compare it to ... it was a...

  7. Med order question -giving Roxanol to someone who is dying

    Need2Care replied to Need2Care's topic in Patient Medications

    I definitely agree with that. The patient has since passed away however she wasn't verbally asking for the med. She was given it at 1:30pm as a scheduled dose then I observed her breathing rapid and...

  8. Am I unsafe to practice?

    Need2Care replied to Need2Care's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    thank you all for your kind advice. *update, i was let go from that job for these mistakes, in which i respectfully asked if i could resign instead. of course i was regretful and remorseful about my...

  9. Please read and respond. Way depressed.

    Need2Care replied to CynthiaG's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Totally agree with other posters. Being a new nurse is so overwhelming. Take one step at a time. Take one day at a time. Do definately get some help immediately. You have a whole online community...

  10. Med order question -giving Roxanol to someone who is dying

    Need2Care replied to Need2Care's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes for a hospice patient. The patient was actively dieing and respirations became rapid and shallow and clearly needed the prn. The scheduled dose was given as ordered and I gave the prn 1.5 hours...

  11. LPN then ABSN

    Need2Care replied to nursinghopeful1111's topic in General Nursing

    There are some other things I think are worth mentioning here. If you complete the LPN program and become licesned you can: 1. start working as an LPN and generate some income 2. apply for a bridge...

  12. Performing a good head-to-toe assessment.

    Need2Care replied to RedXIII_'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, exactly, I agree. Start from the top and work your way down and

  13. Feel like a moron. What is "ECT" in a job title?

    Need2Care replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    I would also go with Emergency Care

  14. nursing interventions in adult health

    Need2Care replied to pippylockstocking's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pippy I think you picked a good topic. I'm probably a little late to get in on your conversation here but I was thinking about PVD and specifically in an acute case where there are complications with...

  15. Someone please help!!! Any info is helpful

    Need2Care replied to nique281's topic in General Students

    Hi. I don't have any info on your school however, hopefully you've seen the other posts about the HESI entrance exam. I would add that my experience with it was definately about the study guide. Get...

  16. How to write SMART Nursing Goals

    Need2Care replied to CanCan's topic in General Nursing

    The ones you have so far look good for mobility but wouldn't you put it that they sould go to physiotherapy as prescribed? How about addressing the skin integrity, need to keep skin clean dry ... and...

  17. Level 1 Final test today - 2b or not 2b a CNA

    Need2Care posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The final test for Level 1 is today. It's 4 times as long as all our other tests in the past 2 months. We're finishing up clinicals at the LTC facility and taking the test b4 taking care of our...

  18. I finished LVN school today!!!

    Need2Care replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!! Good Luck with

  19. Level 1 Final test today - 2b or not 2b a CNA

    Need2Care replied to Need2Care's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good point. I'll have to really consider that because I will need even more time for studying going forward. So, this was a pass/fail level and I passed with a 99 on my final. :yelclap: Yeay

  20. Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

    Need2Care replied to kimmy436's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I actually went to Somerset County Vo-Tech in NJ and they have great programs there. I'm sure Middlesex County does as well. I live in Florida now and am going to the technical school here and the...

  21. CNA to LPN/LVN?

    Need2Care replied to Jessfulce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go for the LPN Program. You should be eligible to take the CNA after the first 2 months or so. As long as you are doing well in class and pay attention in lab practice you should do fine for the CNA...

  22. First job as an LVN

    Need2Care replied to LVN2010M's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not sure what you should expect but Good Luck to you!!

  23. Interview

    Need2Care replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you're not supporting a family, stick it out and look for something closer to where you are now. Keep at it, send your resume everywhere. Network with everyone you know and keep following up with...

  24. Hard time going from LPN to RN????

    Need2Care replied to ppersad's topic in LPN to RN

    It does depend on your situation I would add however, that what you can do extra is to get the pre-requisites done for the RN program and get good grades! It's all about your grades! That will help...