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    Is an LNA the same as an LPN???

    P_RN replied to Samma's topic in General Nursing

    Then no an LNA isn't a nurse like an LPN is. May I ask what state you are in that they have
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    Is an LNA the same as an LPN???

    P_RN replied to Samma's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall ever hearing of an LNA. What does it stand for? LPN is Licensed Practical Nurse. That and LVN V=Vocational, and RN Registered Nurse are the only Nurses there
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    Mystery symptoms on hip pt.

    P_RN replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    What's her K+ and Na? I'd bet her serum albumin is down causing the wound weeping (serous-right) and what's her Ca by the way? I've seen any/all these make the elderly go bonkers. If she denies...
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    Insurance or no Insurance

    P_RN replied to Nony's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance always comes as a priority. My daughter who had NEVER been sick was hit with a gallbladder attack while uninsured. She's paying off $17,000. Insured, insured, insured. NEVER go
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    Water shutdown ... how will I cope?!

    P_RN replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    The fire department ran a hose for non potable water for lavs and loos when that happened to us. Bottled water for drinking. It was no problem at all that is except all the poo pouring down our wall...
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    Mixing IV meds

    P_RN replied to fleasle's topic in General Nursing

    Since pushing 1 cc then 1 cc takes the same amount of time with very little extra effort I'd never mix them. I learned the hard way; Pentobarbital and Valium as a pre-op gives you a syringe full of...
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    Lost Nursing Pin

    P_RN replied to MCF's topic in General Nursing

    Mine was stolen from my lab coat in the late 70's when everybody was selling all their gold and silver due to the huge appreciation in value. I never got my 14 k one back. But I did find several in...
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    When has your intuition saved the day?

    P_RN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Another nurse and I heard a "code" called for Nuclear Medicine. We said 'who do we have that's for NM today." Ahhh the lady in 23 was to go to NM later in the day. We went in her room and she was...
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    not getting paid

    P_RN replied to momsanurse2001's topic in General Nursing

    What does your payroll person say? Your checks may have been lost or intercepted. They have to know the problem is there before they can give you a straight
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    Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    P_RN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    I'm still wondering about the FAKE MD comment. ???? Stunned RN did you call the medical board? Is this person acting as if they were a doctor or a nurse? Unfortunately in most places you can be...
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    Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

    P_RN replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.geocities.com/virtualbirth/placenta.html Here you go: Cultural
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    Co-worker stole my ID

    P_RN replied to rmelvin's topic in General Nursing

    Members, please stay on the original topic. Please do not flame, bash, argue etc. This is a strong, emotional thread, but keep cool
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    Deciphering the MD follow-up report

    P_RN replied to RPN_2006's topic in General Nursing

    Just thinking "aloud" here: I wonder if your AA could have been zero (0) and a triangle med shorthand for change) or in this case No Change. I've seen med students and residents use this...
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    drugs addiction and nursing

    P_RN replied to Uptowngirl49's topic in General Nursing

    There are several requirements she would have to meet and several questions she would have to affirm. I really am not up on the length of sobriety required before someone is a recovering user. Can...
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    ESR (Sed rate) Question

    P_RN replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    A caution . We can't interpret results here. Await your care providers
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    can lvns give injections with lidocaine in it?

    P_RN replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    Please ask your state board of nursing for an opinion. While this is the largest nursing forum in the WORLD, we can't give legal or practice advice. Ask your
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    please help! :)

    P_RN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    We stopped using routine heparin lock flush about 10-12 years ago. Unless there is a medical reason (like increased coagul.) saline is all I've seen. Saline/abx/saline
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    Nursing with a major disability

    P_RN replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be inclined to wait and see. She has made it this far on her own? I imagine she has some compensatory skills and will surprise you
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    The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    P_RN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Obtain 3 pair of silk, satin or finely woven cotton gloves for patient. Massage hands with glycerine and rosewater then apply gloves every hs. Written by our Head of Service. I had to call him and...
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    As nurses are we just Trained well behavedMonkeys

    P_RN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Madwife don't you change ONE inflection. YOU have a beautiful accent. English to the
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    As nurses are we just Trained well behavedMonkeys

    P_RN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    oh i've seen my share of jack-### doctors out in the general population of the hospital. but we were a specialty (ortho) unit and really unless we got overflow (which we did at times) we had our docs...
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    MA's please stop letting school practice on you !

    P_RN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    That just seems barbaric. Hey I was a new to hospital RN I got a 2hr "iv course" and we were turned loose on the unit. Fast forward about 20 years when the hospital finds out that it's cheaper to fire...
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    Is Volunteering with inactive license possible after retirement?

    P_RN replied to oldflossie's topic in Retired Nurses

    Here is the rule in SC:http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Nursing/forms/CompetencyReqLic.pdf And in NC:http://www.ncbon.com/prac-contcomp.asp Whatever state you are in will have a similar collection of...
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    FollowUp to "Was I Out Of Line?" - Walking C Spine Injuries

    P_RN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who was found totally unable to move for a minute or two, then "suddenly" all problems are gone. Doc said it was a jumped facet of the vertebrae.(Mr V jumped back in place) Oh yes, he...
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    Native American Named Dawes

    P_RN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome home Wolfie. We miss you. I will read the Dawes