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  1. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK... I knew this would happen and I need advice.. So I just started my new position and I'm in the orientation phase, which is involving IV therapy training. I'm a LPN new grad and was in class today...

  2. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    Rico84 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I thought for sure judge judy would still respect the nurse, as a professional!!!! geeze imagine if I stood up as an LPN she would have laughed at me. People have no idea what we nurses go through and...

  3. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    Rico84 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I saw a JUDGE JUDY episode (who I love) not long ago and she ****** me off!.. I usually always agree with her choices to grill and humilate evil people. This episode was about some chic suing some...

  4. Where does an LVN new grad find a job?

    Rico84 replied to aprilrose's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got in a hospital as a PCA that was known for hiring lots of LPNS, i worked for a few months and once a LPN position opened i applied and had other nurses put a good word in for me and i got the...

  5. How to deal with grumpy doctors rushing you off the phone

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thnk you!! all great advice, I think over time I will learn to adapt, but its sooo frustrating that they cant give you 5 minutes, today i called 3 and all 3 gave me a hard time. " DOCTOR her hr is 40,...

  6. How to deal with grumpy doctors rushing you off the phone

    Rico84 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a new nurse and have such a hard time calling doctors. I got a admission yesterday and needed to call for orders and i felt so rushed.. My preceptor has been helping me write down a few things to...

  7. LVN job or PCT job??

    Rico84 replied to futurearmynurse25's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep looking for a position and if not take a PCA position for now,. I graduated LPN school and got hired in a hospital really quick while i waited to take boards, then once i got my license i...

  8. Any lvn/lpn demoted or fired recently.

    Rico84 replied to melvnmenurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No.. I was just hired as a new grad cardiac LPN..I think some hospitals are trying to obtain MAGNET status and want to hire higher level education..Which doesn't always work because its costly. If...

  9. Criticized for being nervous . . .

    Rico84 replied to MakeAWish's topic in General Nursing

    OMG NOO!!.. this preceptor is treating you like a STUDENT AND YOU HAVE A LICENSE!.. she needs to get checked ASAP by you!!.. You don't need to go by anyones speed but your own. If you keep rushing...

  10. Nurse's getting younger

    Rico84 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I love 20+ years, old school nurses!...As a new nurse, I don't feel comfortable going to a new RN bc they are a RN, I feel like less than 10 years and you still haven't seen it all. I hope one day to...

  11. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what kind of question do you

  12. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    really!! that would be weird, to ask the BON and they refuse on you. I recently asked if LPNS could take critical labs over the phone from lab, bc for some odd reason they don't let us at this...

  13. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL.. good for you... But noone mentioned 'ARTERIAL ACCESS". So your original comment wasn't needed. I was looking for current LPNS to answer my

  14. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thank

  15. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just wanted to give an update regarding LPNS using central/picc lines. I emailed the board of nursing in ohio and got a reply. "Thecommuter" venous access means peripheral or CENTRAL access, it...

  16. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I thought this as well but my hospital seems to be less restrictive.. My main question is what does VENOUS ACCESS mean? i know peripheral venous and central venous access.. My BON says LPN can...

  17. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My hospital policy states that LPNS can administer fluids plain thru central lines and antibiotics, no drugs thru them though, and flush. Does this protect me thru the

  18. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I still don't understand, the OBN says through a "venous line" is a central venous line considered a VENOUS LINE, in which a LPN can 1) Administer the following solutions through a venous line :...

  19. Need advice for NCLEX PN!

    Rico84 replied to nicolai16_m05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!!! IT WAS SO HARD! right... glad thats over

  20. Need advice for NCLEX PN!

    Rico84 replied to nicolai16_m05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX-PN in October and what you need to understand is LPN's reinforce all TEACHING. My exam had so many teaching aspects to it. It assumes that the patient has had a RN explain to them...

  21. Discrimination, discrimination.. Tell me what you think.

    Rico84 replied to MaravillosaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maravillosa! dont get discouraged! the same thing happened to me, in a way. I interviewed with the nurse manager recently, had an amazing interview and she said I would be in orientation and...

  22. LPN-Accepted a position on cardiac stepdown

    Rico84 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Im curious. Im a brand new LPN and jus accepted a position on a cardiac stepdown unit and the rate is $19.64 do you guys think this is a good start rate?? I'm more excited to learn all about cardiac...

  23. LPN-Accepted a position on cardiac stepdown

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks guys! yea i thought it seemed fair and I could live with this for awhile, I love this hospital bc they utilize the LPNS everywhere in the hospital and allow us to practice like we were meant...

  24. LPN-Accepted a position on cardiac stepdown

    Rico84 replied to Rico84's topic in Cardiac

    north east CLEVELAND,

  25. took N-CLEX PN . OCT 20, 2011.. PASSED!

    Rico84 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW... i must share with all my fellow LPN'ers who are about to take this.. This was by far the most challenging test ive ever taken!!!.. question 1 popped up and my mouth dropped...I wasn't confident...