LPNnowRN

LPNnowRN

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  1. wearing makeup to work?

    LPNnowRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to try

  2. What color is your stethoscope???

    LPNnowRN replied to sch1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Orange. Not stolen

  3. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    LPNnowRN replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in LTC and had a very busy evening shift. One of my favorite COPDers rang one night around 22:30 and when I went in he said "I just wondered if you want to watch this John Wayne movie with me."...

  4. do you always monitor BP b/f giving HTN medications

    LPNnowRN replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    At my LTC facility there are some people with parameters listed and BP and pulse need to be written in the MAR. Those people DO fluctuate often--I have held many doses for them. The others who get...

  5. wearing makeup to work?

    LPNnowRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I used to work in a physical therapy pool (94 degrees), so got out of the habit of wearing makeup. I wear it maybe once a year for a wedding or other party. I have a nicely styled short...

  6. The moment when you know why you're a nurse

    LPNnowRN replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is when I get in my car at the end of a really long horrible shift and I am glad I helped someone today. It is really satisfying to my

  7. Starting out in LTC

    LPNnowRN replied to nicenrse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was hired in June 2010 as an LPN and I still learn new things about my LTC policies and procedures every shift--I have about 35 people on my wing, most of the diabetics, and some hefty wound care...

  8. A Passionate Note in Support of All Night Shift Health Care Staff

    LPNnowRN replied to Hockeydoll88's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked all shifts at my LTC facility, and let me tell you some sundowners are UP all night long!! Never a dull moment with residents up in their

  9. LTC hurt opps for hospital jobs?

    LPNnowRN replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I absolutely agree!! I've been managing 35 patients as an LPN, some in swing beds with high acuity (what fool puts metamucil down a feeding tube anyway!? Took me 45 minutes to unclog it!!). Lots of...

  10. APA format software vs. Free Downloads

    LPNnowRN replied to BMORE-CSU-RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I also use PERRLA and the $30 includes free upgrades for life. Every single time "they" revise the APA guidelines, PERRLA will give you a free update as soon as they have it ready. I used it for my RN...