RxOnly

RxOnly

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  1. Most common psych meds?

    RxOnly replied to Calt's topic in General Nursing

    not sure if location matters, but i work in MA and see a lot of the following: seroquel risperdal gabapentin zyprexa trazodone doxepin anxiolytics such as: ativan, xanax, buspar, klonopin...

  2. Does anyone have a GOOD manager

    RxOnly replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    I can't go into details about the situation, but let me tell you: My nurse manager just saved my job and I am convinced that a lot of it had to do with the goodness of her heart. She's willing to look...

  3. Any suggestions for white scrub pants? (That aren't see through?)

    RxOnly replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another vote for nude undies... also make sure they fit to your body and don't bunch up in funny places. As for white scrubs, I LOVE Grey's Anatomy and NrG (both I think are from Barco...

  4. Hospital jobs for 17-18 yr olds??

    RxOnly replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school I worked reception per diem in the x-ray department of a hospital up the road from me. It was the best thing I could have done- my first nursing job was in a doctor's...

  5. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    RxOnly replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    librium methadone serax phenobarbital clonidine ....can you tell I work detox??

  6. CNA's that run the unit...advice please!

    RxOnly replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there any way possible that you can report off "with" your CNAs?? If these day-shifters didn't bother you while you were a CNA on the unit, maybe they'll tone it down if you're present when they...

  7. methadone clinic..good 1st job?

    RxOnly replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Methadone clinics are great experience. I work in a court-mandated 30-day drug rehab facility (LPN as well) and it's the coolest job ever. Addiction isn't going anywhere and if you're interested in...

  8. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    RxOnly replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a night nurse, I am truly offended. I wish we could take a vote and ban the OP from further posting until they smarten up. How dare you knock any other shift. Evenings and nights work with less...

  9. explunged record and got hired?

    RxOnly replied to angie22's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have exactly the same charge from when I was 18 and I'll be 23 in a few weeks (just thought that was odd!) and I never had problems getting my license (just some extra paperwork and a personal...

  10. Clinic nurse

    RxOnly replied to digitalgirl20's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I worked at a large medical group for 2 years w/different docs. There were MA's in all different departments... they were OK'd by our facility to give simple advice like handling cough/cold/low grade...

  11. Patients families dictating care and treatment

    RxOnly replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sticking up for the LPN crew

  12. How do you chart verbal aggression by a client?

    RxOnly posted a topic in General Nursing

    I participated in another thread and some of my advice to another nurse here was to document that the client was "verbally aggressive" among other things (the client had reamed her a new one,...

  13. Questions about job searching

    RxOnly replied to jorjaRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you still have any contact with your nursing instructors, you could always ask one of them if they wouldn't mind being a reference for you. As far as letting your nurse manager know- I haven't had...

  14. love my new career

    RxOnly replied to KellyRPNinOntario's topic in General Nursing

    That could be the case, but RPN also stands for Registered Practical Nurse in Canada.

  15. Paths to nursing specialty?

    RxOnly replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    To add to what others have said, I think you've got a little bit of an advantage having 400 hours of immersion in the PACU. Divide 400 by 8. That's equal to 50 8hour shifts!! Emphasize this when you...

  16. love my new career

    RxOnly replied to KellyRPNinOntario's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kelly, congrats on your new career and I hope it continues to be fulfilling for you :) I noticed by your username that you are an RPN in Ontario. I am an LPN in the United States, and I was...

  17. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    RxOnly replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. What is your degree in? LPN diploma (10month long program) 2. What state do you live in? Massachusetts 3. What is your job title? Staff nurse, detoxification unit. 4. How much do you make an hour?...

  18. How does quitting without notice really look?

    RxOnly replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    Two ideas here: 1) Is your doctor understanding? Could you call them up and explain the situation? Maybe they'll fax something over to your boss. It just seems weird that she'd be asking for a Doc's...

  19. LPN in Dr. office???

    RxOnly replied to mermaidunderwater's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in a Dr's office for 2 years as a fresh LPN grad. I worked for a few different docs. At this facility, each doc has a primary nurse. However, I've heard of some offices where nurses and docs...

  20. LPN then ABSN

    RxOnly replied to nursinghopeful1111's topic in General Nursing

    I think LPN is a great route to take- especially if it's also financially a better option. Also, if you start work (even it it's just per diem) while you're getting your BSN, you'll have some nursing...

  21. Any advice for a high schooler?

    RxOnly replied to iwillnotwasteit's topic in General Nursing

    Dr's offices don't generally hire CNAs, but you could definitely try for a hospital! Keep in mind that if your goal is to go to college and become an RN, it's probably best to look for a hospital CNA...

  22. Verbal assault by a pt.

    RxOnly replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    nursie_pants took the words right out of my mouth! One thing I'd like to add is D-O-C-U-M-E-N-T!! Just in case this behavior becomes pattern, you'll want to make note of it so that if management does...

  23. Nursing degree/nursing diploma

    RxOnly replied to MRSJONES's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in MA and have an LPN diploma that I received from a 10-month program. At the LPN level, I don't think it matters (at least around here it doesn't- not sure about your state). Seems like if...

  24. I want to work in the VA!!!! Well anywhere, honestly...

    RxOnly replied to NewbieNeedsHelp's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The VA in Brockton has a few job openings right now for rn/lpn ...check out

  25. Soon to be new grad :)

    RxOnly replied to sbostonRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hopefully you'll hear back from the nurse recruiters. If you like MGH, take whatever they'll give you- even if it's per diem. You can fill in the gaps at other places. I know the Caritas system has a...