J-NO

I know this feeling all to well! The LPN program is very intense, we learn 80% of what RNs learn in 1 year. My dear, take this course seriously! When you start to get into pharma, maternity, and pathology you will know CRAAAAAAZZZZZZZy

So green tea you dont have any advice then on what should chart on? You have advice of were I should look for information about gall bladder excision. Thanks but that wasnt really what I was looking for. Med/surg is great for etiology/patho but Im looking for an experienced nurse to give me 'hints' not answers on what I should be focusing on for a preop head to toe concerning a cholecystectomy . Med/surg books give nursing management and surgical interventions but do not really touch on nursing assessment

Interesting, Edger Allan Poe mixed with nursing

Hello every one its been awhile since Ive done any posting. So I have a narritive charting assignment for a preop head to toe and teaching for a pt. that is admitted for an open cholecystectomy. Im in my last 3 weeks of my last semester for the LPN program and Im swamped with my 'skills packages (pathos, care plans, kardex, etc.). I was just wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what I should chart about for a focused assessment. Im so bogged down with pharma and maternity; Im having a hard time thinking straight. Just some direction would be great! Thank you in advance J-NO

Again thanks for the tip(s). I love this team work thing....so much different from my last job

Thank you for the tips

Its called "bridging". In CANADA its about 18 months + (depending on your course load). But, I dont know about online. I think that you do your courses online, and then your skills and exams are done on campus

Hi everybody or anybody! Just starting my last semester of the LPN program and we just picked up trach care. I know that this question is quite general but, I have found that exploring responses from experienced nurses helps my general comprehension of given topics. I have heard that this semester is absolutely crazy and I want to stay ahead of the game. I was just wondering if anyone has advice, tips or 'things that I should consider' when caring for a patient with a tracheostomy (cuffed or uncuffed). Thank you in advance

Epsom salts are supposed to have laxitive properties. But I would drink MY bath water )

Sometimes people like to "blow out your candle so that theirs burns brighter". Low self-esteem on his part? Maybe he feels threatened by your skill. I just finished my second clinical at a LTC facility and it was great. All of the staff was excellent except for one LPN. She had a stick up her ass about something and there was nothing you could do to try and work things out with her. I think you will always run into people like that no matter what job you work in. Hang in there .... your strength inspires others too...don't forget that!!

I have 3 days left in my second clinical as a LPN student and I love it. I think it depends were you are working and what kind of instructor you have. Currently Im at a residential care facility c. 92 beds. After the first week I was doing PO/SC meds, insulin and the occasional head to toe; I have 3+ patients. It has been an awesome experience! Our group is lucky, so Im told, we have all had the chance to do several VIT B12 IM injections. I guess as students and in general IM injections are a rarity. Next week Im doing a SC Interferon injection for a resident with MS. On the other hand, I have spoken c. some of my class mates at other facilities and they are only doing PO meds and are very bored. SO I guess its were you are and who you are with that determines your experience. Mine is F^&*(NG awesome so far! Im so stoked

Alternate hot and cold therapy! Hot bath c. epson salts. And my personal favorite...I like to go to the hot tub at my gym and focus those jets on the bottom of my feet. When my feet start bothering me (preferably before report) I take 1 220mg naproxen (aleve). Sit when you can! I know Im new and my feet kill me at the end of the day!

Im currently doing my 2nd clinical in LTC and I have already realized that LTC is a horror show. So many casuals, so much missed communication; botched orders etc.

Med errors happen, be thankful that it wasnt something like giving insulin to a non diabetic. Remember that the only one that judges you is you. I'm not even a nurse yet but, I do know that a good nurse is human. If you are accountable you an excellent nurse

I would stay away from mercury (Hg) Have you ever heard of the term "mad as a hatter"? well people that used to make hats used Hg and it drove them mad

Ok this isnt a PT treatment but living in CANADA (yes that big piece of ice above the USA) I have delt c. some cool temps and I put ground black pepper in my socks and it works for me! Of course I sneeze alot when I take my socks off but... it works for me

orange juice c. salt alternated with water and baking soda and honey for the runs works well!

That is an excellent question. Things that pop up in clinical situations...

I quit school when I was 16 and played in a PUNK ROCK BAND for a while. When I was 17 I returned to grade school and graduated c. honors. I worked at many different jobs over the years. I worked for a major N.American food retailer for 16 years until the pulled the plug on me; non q-wave unemployment!!! There was an upside though! At 38.99999 years of age, I find myself at a residential care facility doing my second clinical; wondering how I became so blessed. I have a mortgage and no income right now. I just took out 15,000$ from the bank to cover my last bit of tuition and living expense. I know in my heart that everything will be ok. It doesnt matter because Im helping others. It is hard for me right now! So much stress! But I have already started to feel better just from your post. I dont even have a license yet but I know that there are others struggling like me. Dont worry, everything always works out!

You don't know the half of it! Out of all of the nurses that I have met in school and in the field, she is so incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring. She makes you think

Thank you for all of your help! My clinical instructor revealed that in this case, B12 is administered to certain individuals to slow S&S of dementias

Strive for organization

Thanks guys this will give me a good place to start; thank you thank you

Ok so I could use a little help here. Im a student LPN and I'm half way through my second clinical and I have a question regarding the purpose of a VITAMIN b12 IM injection. My clinical instructor wants to know why we would use the IM route in geriatric clients. So, I know that B12 is indicated for anemia but, I dont know why IM would be used instead of PO. Is it because of metabolism or excretion. Can anybody help? Thanks in advance

Ok that helps! I just needed some content and direction. Thank you both!