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1. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   momwithlicense replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Taking the NCLEX via computer has a minimum number of questions. If you are doing very well, it does not need to go beyond that number, same goes for doing very poorly. If you are in between the...

2. Is it a waste of time to become an LPN or Keep on the route I'm going. I live in NY .

   momwithlicense replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Don't get caught up in a time trap. You don't want to rush into a mistake. You know you want a change, take your time to figure out what you would enjoy and go from there. I am was in a bit of a...

3. med error and write ups?

   momwithlicense replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   You may want to verify with the doctor if this is the dose he intended on writing. Doctors do make mistakes sometimes. I can't tell you if or what kind of trouble you may get, but honesty is always...

4. Help! I'm trying to understand this med test for employment

   momwithlicense replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Safe medication practices should be the 5 rights of medication administration you learned. Right patient, medication, dose, route and documentation. Pain management requires assessment of pain before...

5. LPN Treatment

   momwithlicense replied to prettyinblu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   You should respectfully decline the request to do the work that goes against policy. Simply state that it is against the policy and that you value your job too much. Show a willingness to help your...

6. can going to the hospital make you sicker??

   momwithlicense replied to lovescapeRN's topic in General Nursing

   I couldn't agree with you more about the documentation, that was one of the things my instructor always emphsized, C.Y.A. (cover your ass) A sad but important story to share with us all. Its hard to...

7. Are there any LPNs that find 40 person med pass workable?

   momwithlicense replied to momwithlicense's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes that does help, I can see I am going to need a real plan of attack. 3 minutes per person is not realistic, even if they were standing in line!!! I thank you all for the

8. Newer nurse to DD/MR nursing

   momwithlicense replied to HappyNurse09's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I have worked in residential setting with DD adults, it can be challenging in every aspect, from getting direct care staff to follow recomended diets to having doctors who welcome them. All do not...

9. Are there any LPNs that find 40 person med pass workable?

   momwithlicense posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I would like to hear from other LPNs that are doing a 40 person med pass in SNF without having to stay past your shift to finish paper work or work though lunch to finish assignment. Is there...