SouthernLPN2RN MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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  1. SouthernLPN2RN

    Exasperated...! 5th rejection?!?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to FurmanGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try Piedmont Tech in Greenwood and/or TriCounty. I think Piedmont has a smaller wait list. I am currently at PTC in my transition semester (LPN to RN). Next semester I'll be in the third smester of...
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    If not a nurse...what????

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know, if I have to work (love the kept woman idea, but I might get bored and most redneck men don't have that kind of cash, lol) nursing is the only thing I can think of that I'd like to
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    8-hour shifts vs 12-hour shifts

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to spacy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I personally prefer 12's, but it makes you sad when the 8 hr people leave, lol! It does take a little getting used to, and you will be more tired than you would after working an 8 hr shift. After a...
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    Not sure what to do??

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to grannypatches's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for the RN!!! I'm an LPN, and there just aren't any hospital jobs available in my area
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    who can check blood

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to a54flo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At the hospital I used to work at, it had to be an RN and another licensed person. I think something like this is out of scope for non-licensed
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    medicaid spendown

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

    What is medicaid spend
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    Why do I allways feel guilty??? (Parent nurses)

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    I have the work vs home guilt too. I just do the best I can and thoroughly explain to the kids why mommy has to work. I don't attempt superhuman numbers of shifts
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    arterial blood gas

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to moonbeamsmom's topic in Pulmonary

    I'm not sure that a local would help, because it usually just numbs the skin and a little below. I would think that the pain would be like Jen said, more of a nerve related
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    Physician's office Nurse

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to outdoneflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to work for a PS!! The only one close by has a terrible rep about how he treats his staff,
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    I have a surname. I'd like to use it.

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    I've always used my first name. I call pts by their first names as well if I have their permission. I also think it's better when trying to arouse someone who's been sedated or is having changes in...
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    The sound of pneumonia

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to tarahg's topic in Pulmonary

    With the crackles and temp, I'd suspect pneumonia. Absent breath sounds indicate
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    the neverending med pass

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I don't think I'd be quite that harsh, I have to agree. What I've seen so far has been far away from good nursing care, and it's NOT the nurse's
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    In the new Good Housekeeping...

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    Angie, you oughta send that post to them in an
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    In the new Good Housekeeping...

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    I just wish that article had said bring your own maid. The symptom lie thing gets me too. What if someone has had rectal bleeding for a week decides to lie and say it's only been 4
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    Shouldn't ratios exist in LTC too?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My take on it (for my facility) is that first shift should have two med nurses, plus the charge nurse. Second should have two nurses and third could remain with one. We currently have two nurses on...
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    Pulmonary Edema and Morphine

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all! One of the answers was something to the effect of it being a vasodilator, but I couldn't remember. Thanks
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    Venting

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SueNYC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry Sue! I hope things go better for
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    Why are nursing instructors mean?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

    Prior to college, a lot of students have an external locus of control. Basically, nothing's their fault. In college, and especially nursing, one must develop an internal control. I know there are...
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    Synagis and consent

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to pooh54's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for replying Pooh! When I gave immunizations in the office, we had to get the consent. Of course, I've never dealt with Synagis,
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    Synagis and consent

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to pooh54's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just looked this up and I'm wondering why is there a need for consent? What other types of nicu meds would need a consent?
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    Day & Evening Shift at LTC

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Chicklet2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Each facility is different, so YMMV, but I find I'm just passing pills from the time I get there until shift end, then I can chart. On first shift there is a head nurse there to take care of problems,...
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    oops?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to add something I used to do in situations like this. I'd grab the nurses who were nearby and ask them all what they would do (doing this in front of all of them) so I was more likely to...
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    oops?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe someone with more experience could help you, but my gut says that she was definitely wrong. I have always been taught that NOTHING is to ever be hung with TPN. I know dilantin can't even be...
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    LPN for 7 months now......(long vent)

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Nique_RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    SC. Just three years ago, starting pay for a new LPN grad was
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    LPN for 7 months now......(long vent)

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Nique_RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! Sometimes it takes a while to get a good "fit" at a job. What are the things you liked about the jobs you've had? Evaluating what exactly did and didn't work for you can help you make a decision...