INLPN93

INLPN93

LTC

Member

  • Content

    148

  • Visitors

    2,999

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by INLPN93

  1. Does anyone take supplements to stay healthy?

    INLPN93 replied to ncbutterfly's topic in General Students

    Women's Multi-Vit Flaxseed Oil Zinc Willow Bark (all natural aspirin, doesn't upset stomach) At Night, before bed: Melatonin Valerian

  2. Assisted Living Nurses

    INLPN93 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    You chart by exception. Meaning only in the event of a condition change, med order change or addition of therapy or home health nursing do you chart. I usually charted on MD appointments also. The...

  3. Is it wrong...

    INLPN93 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone works for a paycheck. Everyone. Some of us consider what job is right for us in order to obtain that paycheck. Most nurses I know who are pulling hours of overtime don't say they do it...

  4. college network & new tax credit.

    INLPN93 replied to wolfiedog's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would get some help, like a CPA. This is something that they would

  5. Very Impressed with Studygroup101

    INLPN93 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Excelsior College

    I ordered the Essentials 1 &2 CD to see how they'd work for me, and now that I've gotten into them, I have to say they will be a big help. I am not computer savvy, but with these you don't need to...

  6. What are some of the dumbest things you've seen or heard from another nurse at work

    INLPN93 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Found a fax to MD from a nurse for BP parameters for Allopurinol. It was sent

  7. Any LPN/VN's ACLS certified?

    INLPN93 replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would check with your SBON, not all states allow LPN's to push the meds involved. I can't in IN, due to certain IV meds can not be pushed by the LPN. But, LPNs are not utilized in hospital/acute...

  8. Update on LTC job

    INLPN93 replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    LTC isn't evil, money hungry corporate heartless administrators are. Most are looking for a profit for the corporation and nice fat yearly bonus for themselves. Look for a small Privately Owned...

  9. Changing RN degree to something else?? Need advice

    INLPN93 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Now that you have been through the CPNE and have a good idea what to expect as far as structure and simulations. Isn't there a RN or LPN who can also help you by doing mock check offs? Or verbally...

  10. So I passed Health and Safety today =)

    INLPN93 replied to CharityLFM's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!! I am studying for this test, it is so encouraging to read when someone passes & does well. Thanks for letting those of us who are studying that it is do-able. Good Luck with the rest...

  11. Student in dire need of advice.

    INLPN93 replied to jmafaith's topic in General Students

    Go for it! I was told by everyone I wouldn't make it through school, let alone be a nurse. Well, this is my 18th year as a LPN. Only you know what you are capable of, do not listen to others for...

  12. Ever had confusion on if Nursing if right for you?

    INLPN93 replied to LC1984's topic in General Students

    Even after all this time, I still head to work asking myself: What am I thinking? Another day of this? Can I do it? So, to ease my mind I enrolled in an ASN program You'll do fine. Keep studying,...

  13. Starting out in LTC

    INLPN93 replied to nicenrse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First off, Congrats!!! Now, my first piece of advice is to get the sheet used for report and make notes~ detailed notes on each res. 1. Crushed or whole in applesauce, or just whole meds 2. Diabetics...

  14. I got in !!!!!

    INLPN93 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    congrats!!!! if you are like myself, i can not wait to have rn behind my name. ready for it to be over and done with. good luck with school and the

  15. cliques in nursing school

    INLPN93 replied to sunshine344's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hold your head up and do the best you can! Sounds lame, but what you describe was my Peds rotation in LPN school in a nutshell. I just realized one day that they are missing out on learning the...

  16. Grieving a perinatal loss

    INLPN93 replied to Elvish's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work LTC as a nurse so this is not a situation that I am dealing with at work. But, my first pregnancy was an ectopic, that I also almost died from ~ denial is a powerful thing. It had ruptured. I...

  17. Excelsior A & P Exam

    INLPN93 replied to boushie87's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got 44% on my first practice test, found my weaknesses which was the whole subject. Then, studied alot and got upper 60's to 70% on the other practice tests I took and retook. Ended up with a C for...

  18. Humanities Credit

    INLPN93 replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh wow, I was thinking of taking American Lit, but it sounds boring and seems to have a lot to study/read. Thanks for the heads up on what may be a better test to take instead. I am just getting...

  19. NCSBN commercial

    INLPN93 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't your employer do that for the public BEFORE you are even hired in a position?? Why is that suddenly not enough?? A check of my license and a criminal backround check to satisfy employment...

  20. College Network?

    INLPN93 replied to srfjesusppl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am with TCN. It isn't necessary no, but at the same time I am paying for it so I am using it. The study guides aren't spectacular, but they do help me get started when I get stuck. I bought a SG101...

  21. Tired of floor nursing

    INLPN93 replied to chrisg0705's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried LTC as a Staff Development Coordinator or MDS? Both aren't bedside nursing, and with computers showing up in LTC the need for someone computer literate is high to educate staff on how...

  22. HELP! Need Input on LPN TO RN ONLINE

    INLPN93 replied to Nursein215's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went thru the College Network, not really knowing much about on line colleges/classes but the guy from TNC was not the horror story I hear about on the boards here he was upfront with me. You can go...

  23. rehab nursing too much like LTC nursing?

    INLPN93 replied to rnhope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rehab is usually just Medicare and that is a temporary admit, there won't be any long term to it, once the therapies have dc'd the res the Medicare is over and they are dc'd. Unless, you are told in a...

  24. Jtag!!

    INLPN93 replied to ndragonfly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, usually those in care of the res for a certain time frame can be interviewed as to circumstances surrounding the IJ tag and its decision to be given. IJ tags are against the facility for not...

  25. Just sent app to Excelsior.

    INLPN93 replied to ~KelRN~'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    GOOD LUCK! :) I am also starting the LPN to RN program this year, hope to be done by fall with my exams & ready for CPNE (little nervous just typing it- i have no peds experience at this time )...