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  1. Did I do the right thing???

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in Home Health

    I am an LPN that works for a HH agency owned by our local hospital. We have probably 60 nurses and only 5 of us are LPNs. We are used for re-visits only since we can't do admits and discharges. I saw...

  2. Did I do the right thing???

    luvmy2angels replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Home Health

    Thanks everyone for your support. I found out today that the pt was admittd to the hospital after her visit to the dr office, do not know the diagnosis but i am so glad that i made the decision to...

  3. private nurse jobs

    luvmy2angels replied to nzm005's topic in General Nursing

    I have been wondering about this myself. Can you legally advertise your services as a nurse?? I am an LPN and was under the impression that the care we give to our patients must be under the...

  4. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    luvmy2angels replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, i don't think she has a problem. I take vicodin sometimes when i am having trouble sleeping, sometimes i take benadryl and i don't think i have a problem. As others have said, I would leave it...

  5. Question about SPEP lab draw...

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know what color vial you use when drawing for an SPEP

  6. Question about SPEP lab draw...

    luvmy2angels replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    It is a serum protein electrophoresis: it measures specific proteins in the blood. I have never had to draw one

  7. Safety and protection while working....

    luvmy2angels replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Home Health

    I wish it were that easy, we have patients in all demographic areas. I don't think that it is wrong to ask for some type of protection when we are assigned to those areas nor do i think that people...

  8. how many on computers

    luvmy2angels replied to cookie102's topic in Home Health

    All of our field nurses/therapists etc. use laptops. We are using Encore and this is the only program i have ever used. I don't have a problem with it, never want to go back to paper that is for...

  9. MA vs LPN

    luvmy2angels replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    MA's cannot supervise LPNs. They go through very similar training, I think LPNs may have more theory and critical thinking integrated into thier program versus the MA

  10. Renewal cost of your license ?

    luvmy2angels replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    I have always deducted this on my taxes, it is professional expense and can be claimed as

  11. Question about drawing labs....

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in Home Health

    I will be starting to draw blood now that i have finished the phlebotomy classes and was wondering if anyone had a link that tells what tube to use for what tests being drawn. I know some of the...

  12. do you check after your nursing assistants?

    luvmy2angels replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I also did spot checks, but I also made it a habit to do at least one "round" with the aides. It let them know that i was not afraid to get my hands dirty and help them and i think they also respected...

  13. briefs or diapers

    luvmy2angels replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    We were always taught to say briefs or depends. Diapers just doesn't sound

  14. peri care for men

    luvmy2angels replied to sandis 40's topic in General Nursing

    Always make sure if the male has foreskin to pull it back to clean, then ALWAYS pull it back down!! I've already seen a man's member turn dark purple because the aide pulled the foreskin back to far...

  15. im a student but....

    luvmy2angels replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Detrol can help with the spasms often felt when people have a catheter put in place. Makes it much more comfortable to deal

  16. Cost of LPN training?

    luvmy2angels replied to Prairie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went through a vo-tech program in southern Pa and it cost me a little over

  17. Were there any nursing skills that you didn't get to do in nursing school?

    luvmy2angels replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that most of the skills i learned on the job. I had done plenty of straight caths but it was MONTHS after i graduated until i got a foley to do! Wherever you go they should have a policy &...

  18. :( Scared...

    luvmy2angels replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know how you feel. I was oriented for maybe 3 days and then another nurse called off so there i was on my own and had over 30 pts. It was frustrating and i was scared to death. I didn't get done...

  19. What can i do with my husband?

    luvmy2angels replied to beatriceb321's topic in General Nursing

    You will be exposed to all of the diseases and germs no matter where you go to work. you will be a nurse and that is what nurses do. Using standard precautions and good hand washing is the best...

  20. Question from the new guy

    luvmy2angels replied to AngelosIatros's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There may be a few LPNs out there that work in trauma. I don't think that many hospitals around where i live have LPNs in trauma simply because alot of the stuff that goes on in trauma cases is...

  21. Question for all nurses.

    luvmy2angels replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree, if you are unhappy it is time to find another job. Don't give up on nursing all together!! I was in LTC for 18 years and finally got burnt out. I am now in home health and wouldn't trade it...

  22. need advice for home health nursing

    luvmy2angels replied to KittyLover1971's topic in Home Health

    First of all 2ndtimetesttaker....Please don't hijack someone's post, you already have your own started, that is just plain RUDE. To the original poster..... I love HH because i can start my day...

  23. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

    luvmy2angels replied to systoly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We only left them if there was an order. If no order, i would stand there until i saw the pt take them or i would leave with the meds and tell them i would return at a later time when they were...

  24. how long does one stay

    luvmy2angels replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I lasted at my first nursing job 3 weeks. It was on an acute care floor in a big hospital and nurses were HORRIFIC!! They not only treated me like crap, but showed nothing but disprespect for the...

  25. What steth are you using....

    luvmy2angels replied to wlb06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used a no-name in school. after i graduated my hubby got me a Littman!!! LOVE IT!!! There are a lot of good ones out there but i prefer Littman. Good luck with