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That's what I initially thought, however after meeting today with the RN in charge I was informed I was to be setting up and administering the TPN. After starting the infusion and assessing for a few minutes, I was to finish my documentation and leav...

Hello, I'm an CA LVN and today have been offered a case position with a home health agency. From what I understand, my job will be to arrive at the client's house at 10pm and set up the TPN. I was informed that all I had to do was set up the TPN so i...

Checked both my basic nursing and med-surg nursing books, they both briefly (a few paragraphs) give an overview of what PN/TPN is. The basic nursing book gives no instruction on administering, as it does with other procedures such as inserting NG tub...

Well, apparently they don't have any nurse educators working on thursdays or fridays, so I'm out of luck there :/

Thank you. Currently on hold with the CABRN.

Also, what would I ask the CABRN? Not really sure since it's an LVN scope of practice question.

I contacted the CABVNPT but I won't get a reply until Tuesday. I found a sheet from the California Vocational Nurse Educators (updated 2010) and it says infusing tpn or other fluids, blood withdrawal throught central line is not within LVN scope of p...

Any admin able to help answer? I called the board and they won't get back to me until next week, but I start training tonight. Former classmates that I asked tell me working with a central line is a nono, which is what I thought. But I can't find any...

Do you know what kind of 'set up' that would need to be done the night before?

In the later part of last year I was terminated from my first LVN job. It was a per diem day shift float position and honestly was a lot for me to handle. The whole situation really brings me down whenever I think about it. It made me rethink whether...

Thank you both for your advice. Now that I think about it, I've seen quite a few nurses come and go during my time in LTC, so I guess being fired is a pretty common occurrence in this area. Which isn't too appealing a thought That would be great if ...

I know exactly how you feel. I was fired last year, and every application I fill out always asks if I have been previously terminated. I either put "let go during probationary period" or, more recently, "job ended." I've only been called back once (t...

Honestly, I feel relieved. I'm going to miss the income though, and it's going to suck working just as a CNA, not to mention looking for another job and explaining why I was fired.

I'd feel so lucky to be in your shoes. I'm still looking for my first job. Be happy that they're talking to you like you're hired. Just my 2¢

Thank you everyone for your words. I guess I should be happy I have a seasonal job through Mollen (although I have no idea how that will work out for me). It's just that by now, I thought I would have a F/T job. I will try reconnecting with some old ...

Well, I think the title pretty much sums up my situation. Graduated in August 2011, passed NCLEX in December, and still no job. I've been a CNA since 2007, and I currently work as an ACNA in a hospital, per diem. I feel so useless. Everyone from my c...

It's true, changing to a plant based diet is not easy. It's a lifestyle change. It takes time. But most things in life aren't easy, and certainly not things that are worth it. You want to talk expensive? Meat is expensive, and causes a host of healt...

Yes, it is true, there are fat everyone. I'd say there is a good chance many vegetarians are overweight, since they do seem to eat more dairy than the average meat eater. As for your comment on veganism, I have to say I take some offense. Yes, there ...

I'm basically with the argument that being overweight or obese is unhealthy. If someone is like this, they most likely aren't giving their body the proper foods and nutrition it needs. I advocate for a completely plant based diet that focuses on whol...

I agree with the comments about the non-existent job security. Also, I haven't officially worked as an LVN (I did recently get a seasonal job giving immunizations and have an interview tomorrow at a nursing home/rehab). I have worked as a CNA for alm...

Congrats, and thank you for the positive words. I hope my day will come soon as well

Hello everyone, As a newly licensed nurse (passed NCLEX on 1/04/12) I've been looking for that first crucial nursing position. I've applied at about 15 places, did the callbacks, and so far only one place has a potential opening, and it's a a LTC/Reh...

A couple hours ago I checked the mail to find a letter from the California BVNPT telling me the best news: I have officially passed the NCLEX PN!! Yaaay!! All the hard work has paid off and I'm officially a licensed nurse Except the fact I don't h...

Will it be six digits? I guess I am just excited and want to include it on my resume for my job hunt. 1 @ Glenna thanks!

Things might be different because I'm from Cali, but... 1) I didn't have any trouble taking the state test shortly after completing all required hours (Within maybe a week?). This was back in 2007. 2) I went through the ROP program here and they set ...