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i am preparing an oral report on urine c&s can anyone tell me if this test is done for anything other than to identify a UTI? Also, how do they make the bacteria grow? TIA, Melanie

I totally agree, most facilities in this area that pay over $25 will have you "caring" for over 50 patients. Impossible! Dangerous! Would not do it! I have 15 on day shift, and 30 on 3-11. Most of my pts aren't on that many meds, most treatments are ...

I don't get any benefits, and the cost of living is way high here. RN's (not per-diem, with benefits) get between $28 and 35 an hour.

I make 26.50 (that's with shift differential) on weekend 3-11 shifts. I am per-diem, that's not unheard of in north jersey, if you do per-diem. I was making $28, per-diem (no differential), but a terrible job, not worth it at all!

How can you not have access to a pharmacy on the weekend?

Does anyone use this series of books for study help? They are Straight A's in Med/Surg, Pharmacology, Peds/Ob and so on. They are pricey but look very helpful If anyone uses them are they worth the price? Thanks, Melanie

Hello, I wanted to know if any of you rehab nurses are LPNs and what your duties are within the rehab setting. Thanks

Nutrition is a hard course. It can get very scientific. I had to take it as part of the LPN course. I do not understand why it it not required in RN programs. It was difficult, but I think that as a nurse you should have a good understanding of nutri...

Desyrel is given PRN because it acts as a sleep aide. It's fairly ineffective as an antidepressant but works well as a sleep aide. That is probably why the patient is taking it. Hope this helps, Melanie, LPN

This is probably a stupid question, but what does the "A" in influenza A stand for? More specifically when referring to AH5N1 (Avian Flu) Thanks, Melanie

I appreciate everyone's responses, however the actual homework (extra credit) question is what does the "A" stand for? Thanks

Hello, I just got my LPN license last week. I thought I would let you all know thatmy course was just as intense as you are describing. But, after the first four months it slowed down to a very manageable pace. Keep your heads up and don't fall behin...

I graduated (LPN) 7/28/05 in NJ. I am taking the NCLEX on 8/26/05. If I pass I would know by Monday or Tuesday. Does anyone know if you can get a job with the results of the NCLEX or do you have to wait for the license to come in the mail?

I just took the NCLEX-PN and answered the minimum of 85 questions. I walked out feeling like I didn't know anything. I won't find out until Monday morning. I don't know anyone who failed with 85 questions. Does anyone know anyone who failed with the ...

Did you take clinical courses (Fundamentals, OB, Peds, Med/Surg) or just gen-ed and science courses? I don't see how you could have a degree in nursing without these courses. If you did take these courses you can take the NCLEX and become an RN and t...

Congratulations on being accepted! I am graduating from LPN school in 29 days! I suggest getting a head start on learning the different types of medications. My school did not spend enough time on medications. Good Luck...

Hello, I just wanted to tell you that I'm from NJ (near County College of Morris). You can not get in to their nursing program without having all the pre-req's done. They have a very long competitive waiting list. I am 5 weeks from graduating as an L...

$3,895.00 includes tuition, books, uniform and malpractice insurance (this is a technical school in NJ) Melanie, LPN in 6 weeks!

My LPN program is having capping on May 12 (yeah, almost done!) So, how do you keep the cap on your head? Any tips? Thanks, Melanie, LPN in 3 months!

Thanks for the tips. The capping is just ceremonial, we do not have to wear them ever again (as far as I know)

This is a site called the Auscultation Assistant: http://www.med.ucla.edu/wilkes/intro.html Good Luck, Melanie

I know this has been discussed before, but my shoes are falling apart. I am 3 months away from graduation and would like to invest in a good pair of shoes. Any suggestions? Thanks, Melanie

Can anyone tell me the answers to these questions? 1. What would the nurse not do when administereing heparin? a. wipe the area with an alcohol wipe b. inject into the abdomen c. aspirate bubbles d. document time, route and ar...

Hi, I am working on a case study for Med/Surg on a pt with a chest trauma. I am trouble finding the answers to these questions Any ideas would be helpful The patient has a closed drainage system attached to wall suction to drain a penetrating chest i...

1. Why is topical epinephrine used to treat epitaxis? 2. What beta-agonist is used for maintenance therapy: 3. What drug/class of drugs should asthma patients not take? I have looked everywhere for these answers Any help would be appreciated Thanks, ...