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    Texting in nursing

    RLtinker replied to kimbagirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There seems to be a preference for texting over calling. With the doctors we have a web portal that sends the information in the form of a text to their phones. Honestly, it makes it harder to make a...
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    Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    RLtinker replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    I guess LTC is different as the pills would never fall on the computer and we use med carts. Generally, I will clean my cart at the being of the shift, so I don't think dropping a pill on the cart is...
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    Wasting controlled substances

    RLtinker replied to lrj2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have seen this done, but state wound not approve of this practice or at least that is the case here in Indiana. The pharmacy should have sent half tabs, this is a med error waiting to happen. As for...
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    LPN is it worth it?

    RLtinker replied to Nurse2bNorman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most LPNs tend to work in long term care and rehabilitation with home health and correction also having a high demand. Getting a job in a hospital setting or clinic is less common. Now don't get me...
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    5 twelve hour shifts in a row?? Is it safe??

    RLtinker replied to shipmanmisty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have done 6 twelves in a row. Is it safe? Perhaps, but what I found is by the end of the week I was getting very irritable. It's not something I wouldn't recommend unless you really need the extra...
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    LTC has changed-How do you give out 5pm meds now?

    RLtinker replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My understanding is that it is a state rule and by association a company policy not to give meds in the dinning room. But it is also the one time all the residents that haven't got their meds are all...
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    Nurses found out what im making, dont know how ?

    RLtinker replied to arack05's topic in General Nursing

    Just ignore it and they will forget about it. Besides even if they did know, it wouldn't matter, your employer is not going to fire you over this or at lest legally they can't. Just don't add fuel to...
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    Being a male increase your chances

    RLtinker replied to koran120's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Our school has a strict point system based on academics, sex did not play a role in the selection process. As for the supposed 57%, during all my clinical rotations I met two male nurses and only one...
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    how do you apply for prerequisites?

    RLtinker replied to ichtus2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think we had 3 in the LPN and RN program together at the Lawrence campus. I don't know about TEOFL(you need to talk to an advisory), but since I have gone through the nursing program at Ivy Tech...
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    failed med surg

    RLtinker replied to snowybee's topic in LPN to RN

    It maybe embarrassing to fail a class, but it maybe best just to try it again. Besides, many teachers reuse questions year to year and that may give you a leg up next time. Not to mention you have...
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    CPR help

    RLtinker replied to vbarger28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That would make sense. The 4th edition came out in 2009 and the AHA made the change from ABC to CAB in
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    Embarrassed to even post this.

    RLtinker replied to NoWomanNoCry's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    To be honest, the math we do in nursing school is basic algebra, but the pre-req math wasn't. You need a grasp of the basics before you can do college level algebra. However, most schools have...
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    Insulin Dosages

    RLtinker replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have seen carb counting a few times, but mostly it is sliding scale and never by weight. The goal with diabetics is to keep glucose levels in the body within a certain range (not to high and not...
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    CPR help

    RLtinker replied to vbarger28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LandD_RN_chica is correct. A few years ago AHA change the order from ABC to CAB. You must have an older version of saunders, because my version uses
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    Iron with food or without???

    RLtinker replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I checked three sources: PO: iron is most effectivlly absorbed 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. If gastric irritation occurs, take with meals. Vitamin C increase abortion,foods high in phytates...
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    Clinical uniforms?

    RLtinker replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    White top, green bottoms and white shoes. Both the tops and bottoms had to bought at the school and they were a little over $40 each, so one set was $80. The typical "professional rules applied. No...
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    Why info on white culture omitted from cultural compence in textbooks?

    RLtinker replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I would say our text book did a poor job of explaining cultures in general, but Saunders does a pretty good job of over viewing cultures. One thing I noticed with ATI tests, at least, is that culture...
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    I screwed up - Missing Nclex appointment

    RLtinker replied to equalme's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am going to agree with the other posters. Call off sick and take the test. You probably remember more then you think. The worst that can happen is you fail the test and get another 45 days to study...
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    What are the subjects and classes you take in nursing school

    RLtinker replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Students

    A&P, microbiology, and chemistry I are usually pre-req or co-req that are usually done before you apply for a nursing program. However, some programs will let you take them at the same time. Every...
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    e-textbooks

    RLtinker replied to khuber's topic in General Students

    You can highlight and add notes to e-books. We had to buy our books in a bundle anyways. It would have cost a lot of money to but them all again as e-books. But sure would have saved me a lot of...
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    ATI

    RLtinker replied to kenee23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is http://www.ATItesting.com and Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC - Virtual Education. They have a number of diffrent products but it was actually included as part of our
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    Arbitration?

    RLtinker replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    It is legalese that basically means you waive the right have a claim heard in court by a judge or jury. Any claim you have is heard by third party called an arbitrator, which can award damages or...
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    leaving a contract at a hospital early- not traveling RN

    RLtinker replied to RNfreespirit's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to contact a lawyer and have him look at the contract. $15,000 sounds excessive, but you would be surprised what rights you can sign away. Verbal contracts are binding in some states, but...
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    is my past going to hinder my ability to get a RN license?

    RLtinker replied to shux's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I tried to find the one NC, but they use an electronic form of the application. Here is what the Indiana BON form says; If NC application is like Indiana, then yes you are supposed to disclose the...
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    Dosage question

    RLtinker replied to laurie121's topic in General Students

    Answer to number 1 is 31 gtt/min and number 2 is 42 gtt/min. Both are rounded to the whole drop since you can't have a partial drop. Quantity X gtt ------------------- = gtt/min Time(in...