LVN2RNMom

LVN2RNMom ASN, BSN, LVN

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  1. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    LVN2RNMom replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I've been there. In NO way do I agree with their actions but I don't have to like you, love you or agree with you to do my job & take care of

  2. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    LVN2RNMom replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have treated rapists, murders, molesters, child abusers, etc....I would treat them as a patient & put all my personal feelings aside. I am not the judge or the jury. I am the nurse. You never...

  3. LPN II

    LVN2RNMom replied to Stoogesfan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Normally when you see a job posting for an LVN II, they are requiring someone with 3+ yrs nursing experience. You can apply just to see what happens but most likely if they are looking for an LVN II,...

  4. New Grad in Cali just saying hello!

    LVN2RNMom replied to lvn272's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It isn't impossible as an LVN in southern Cali. I work in a hospital and I've interviewed at several but I have approximately 19 yrs of medical experience prior (NCMA & medical office). So your...

  5. Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    LVN2RNMom replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Although I don't think you are supposed to wear a costume to a lingerie party, I say go for it!!!! I have a naughty nurse outfit hanging in the closet myself. I am not so close minded that if I see...

  6. LPN with no Job!!!

    LVN2RNMom replied to wisdomyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Getting as many certificates as you can will make you more marketable. As an LVN, you definitely want to be IV certified. I got my LVN job by not giving up & doing whatever I had to do to get a...

  7. Ces college lvn program

    LVN2RNMom replied to lvn_2b's topic in California Nursing

    1st you want to make sure any LVN program you attend is accredited by the BON. 2nd, I would look online to see reviews. Think long about it cause being an LVN isn't easy & finding a job is even...

  8. Failed NCLEX RN 3 times, the max in my state

    LVN2RNMom replied to Psteph's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely take a refresher course & look at how you studied. I had 2 NCLEX books & I used an app on my phone. Both books had different question/answer methods & it drove me nuts...

  9. License Question

    LVN2RNMom replied to uci010's topic in General Nursing

    First let me congratulate you on beating the eating disorder....2nd let me tell you that the only way to know is thru the BON. You may not know till you try. The thing about nursing is to be happy...

  10. I don't know how you nurses deal with death

    LVN2RNMom replied to Poochiewoochie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was with several of my loved one's when they passed yet I was present with a few patients when they too passed on. My humbling experience came with my families so when I have a patient passing, I am...

  11. Please help.. Any nurses with a DUI?

    LVN2RNMom replied to hunny82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I didn't keep in touch with them but from what I heard, yes. California is already over populated with nurses & I don't know of any nursing employer that doesn't do their own back ground check....

  12. Please help.. Any nurses with a DUI?

    LVN2RNMom replied to hunny82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I know a few people in your same situation from school & they had to wait before getting their LVN license. The state of CA does a thorough back ground check before issuing a license. You will...

  13. Anyone ever tell you, you would never be able to become a nurse? Proved them wrong?!

    LVN2RNMom replied to taraer1206's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see a high school guidance counselor told me that I would amount to nothing in life & a nursing school instructor who told me that I would never make it as a nurse. I am an an LVN currently...

  14. Just Registered for IV therapy class...

    LVN2RNMom replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like it may be better than what my training was. It was a week long & I felt it was a joke. I use IV therapy at my current job & that is where I learned what I needed to be successful....

  15. New job as wellness screener nurse...

    LVN2RNMom replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's fairly easy & once you get used to the machines, you will be fine. The only suggestion is to get use to the capillary tubes needed for the cholesterol checks. The way to get better is...

  16. Please clarify allergies for me.

    LVN2RNMom replied to pa715's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard any of this but I am allergic to sulfa NOT shellfish nor latex. I do not eat meat but I do eat fish. No reactions yet (since

  17. IV removal etiquette?

    LVN2RNMom replied to pa715's topic in General Nursing

    When I dc an IV I get 3 things; an alcohol pad, a 2x2 gauze & a bandaid. I use the alcohol pad to help loosen the tape adhesive. The 2x2 gauze is put on top of the IV site to catch the blood from...

  18. oxygen sTaturations

    LVN2RNMom replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest pet peeve is advice & advise used inappropriately. When you are asking someone for their opinion, it is asking for ADVICE. When you asking for a response, hence you are looking for...

  19. pt acuity system

    LVN2RNMom replied to mrnewman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We use it in Outpatient Surgery for LVN & RN assignment. We use it as a scale to determine the patients overall complexity of care. We don't have CNA's so if a patient is assigned you, you do...

  20. What a great time to be an LPN

    LVN2RNMom replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! For being honest, being positive & telling it like it is!!!! I have been doing IV for about 3 months & I can admit that I suck at it! I try my best & I can't wait to...

  21. how do you work with coworkers that doesn't like you

    LVN2RNMom replied to Creole_Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All I can suggest is get used to it. For your own sanity, ignore any negativity & just be yourself. Eventually things will get easier. Try to help them whenever possible & don't pay too much...

  22. How do you judge glucose monitoring?

    LVN2RNMom replied to mitral's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are not the one's who decides this. The orders on glucose monitoring comes from a Dr, not a

  23. Spanish

    LVN2RNMom replied to ufo8micats's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the PP. Being bilingual will make you more marketable as a nurse but won't necessarily get you more money. Most employers stopped the extra benefit pay of being bilingual years

  24. You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    LVN2RNMom replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes you will qualify but they will most likely expect you to work as an LVN yet get paid as a CNA/MA. As an LVN you are licensed so the employer will most likely expect you to work as an LVN. You will...

  25. Nursing license and state residency

    LVN2RNMom replied to drguitarum2005's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Then call TX BON. In CA BON website these questions are addressed online, as calling can be a very long wait at