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  1. urine culture and sensitivity

    mel82 posted a topic in General Students

    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,

  2. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  3. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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

  4. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  5. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

    mel82 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How can you not have access to a pharmacy on the

  6. Straight A's in Med/Surg

    mel82 posted a topic in General Students

    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...

  7. LPN's in Rehab

    mel82 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

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

  8. Nutrition class advice-please!!

    mel82 replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  9. Antidepressant PRN

    mel82 replied to goodknight's topic in Psychiatric

    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,...

  10. Influenza A

    mel82 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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,

  11. Influenza A

    mel82 replied to mel82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

  12. Just checking to see how LPN/LVN classes are going.

    mel82 replied to southern_girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    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...

  13. How soon can you work?

    mel82 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  14. Anyone ever fail with 85 questions?

    mel82 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  15. What was the cost of your LPN school

    mel82 replied to mrscableman's topic in LPN, LVN Students

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

  16. Chest Trauma Case Study

    mel82 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  17. New LPN and Part-Time Work

    mel82 replied to land64shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is exactly what I plan to do Melanie, LPN in

  18. IV Drip Rate Formula

    mel82 posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone have a simple Iv drip rate they would care to share?

  19. IV Drip Rate Formula

    mel82 replied to mel82's topic in General Students

    Thank you, that does look easier than what my teacher told

  20. pelvic exam before a chole?

    mel82 replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi, I can't say anything from a medical point of view, but I had my gallbladder out 3 years ago. I can see know reason for a gynecological exam in this case. This seems highly inappropriate and...

  21. LPN's in psych ward

    mel82 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Can anyone tell me the roll of an LPN in a psych ward and do alot of hospitals hire them?

  22. How is it to be an LPN in NJ

    mel82 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am a new LPN student (starting 8/04). I just wanted to know what the job market is like in NJ for LPNs. Are their hospital jobs, how's the pay, what are the responsibilities, what can't you do?...