libran1984 ASN, RN

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    preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    libran1984 replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Weirder things have happened... I'm thinking hard how to phrase this.... I'm an ER nurse, my good friend is a NICU nurse and I hear more terrible stories from NICU than I can think of in ER. When a...
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    ER LPN forced to think another way

    libran1984 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This week, I picked up a few shifts at an MRDD transitional care unit for PRN work with an agency. My normal position is a weekend option nurse at a level 3 ED. I always knew from the beginning of...
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    Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    libran1984 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    I'm an ER nurse (weekend option) and accepted my very first LTC assignment for PRN agency work just to try it. I miffed and muffed the DoN when i was required to send a client to the nearest ED for a...
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    What a great time to be an LPN

    libran1984 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I felt like writing something positive today!! 1. This poor patient today came into the Emergency room after avoiding her last three dialysis appointments. Her fistula was in her thigh with previous...
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    What a great time to be an LPN

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I started at the ER at the beginning of 2011, I had only successfully started an IV on 2 people. In Indiana, our license does not have specific restrictions on what we can or cannot do. It is...
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    New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    libran1984 replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Community health Indianapolis does this: For new graduates working non resource & non PRN positions RN: $22/hr base, $3.75 evening shift diff after 3pm, approximately 15%-20% more for nights...
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    Calling all new ER grads starting Feb 2013

    libran1984 replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    I hope you come to love it as much as I have!!! Been an ER Nurse (LPN) for 2 years now Today.... I made a small difference in someone's life-younger woman with veins that were completely shot, I...
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    I'm fairly certain ER nursing will make me quit nursing in general.

    libran1984 replied to Kdids520's topic in Emergency

    Been an ER LPN for two years now. I do ABGs, IVP meds, IV starts, and administer blood products. I do not act as Primary for ESI level 2 or 1, although I am encouraged to participate in their care...
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    Professionalism as an LPN

    libran1984 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also an LPN in an ER. I also initiate and administer medication and blood products through IV therapy (both drips and push). My hospital does restrict me from initiating IV insulin and IV cardiac...
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    Took nclex 9 times

    libran1984 replied to kemifair's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hire an amazing tutor.... Even potentially find an NLN accredited program and try to restart school again. 9 times is so much. Is it possible there are self-defeating factors at
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    You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    libran1984 replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are looking for the job you know you will be happiest with; the job you will build you career upon; the job that isn't just a paycheck but instead a calling! That's the romanticized version. I...
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    sick call problems

    libran1984 replied to jgilliland55's topic in Correctional

    That is similar to how my old prison used to work. The safety concerns were overwhelming and eventually I left upon finding an acute care
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    Stressed

    libran1984 replied to ph94's topic in General Students

    I think most of us were referring to the community colleges. Yes, it is that difficult. Good
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    Stressed

    libran1984 replied to ph94's topic in General Students

    Ok I'll continue bc I can't sleep.... I had 1 B. sooooo many A's... So so so many A's. I took and retook classes for 4 years to make my grades awesome. Then I applied to the local ASN nursing program....
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    Stressed

    libran1984 replied to ph94's topic in General Students

    And I'm serious... Straight
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    Stressed

    libran1984 replied to ph94's topic in General Students

    Get straight A's. So few places do interviews anymore that I'm not even going to bother with that. Study for you TEAS test (if ur school uses it) and take chemistry if u can. The chem will better...
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    When did you realize that "newbie" wouldn't cut it in the ER?

    libran1984 replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    When the noob administered PO benadryl IVP and called the diphenhydramine an abx. .... I don't know much else.... just something i
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    New job!!!

    libran1984 replied to dlynn34LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nurses who work in LTC should be honored as heroes. If most nurses did that work then there would be a real shortage, let me tell
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    Pre employment skill assessment

    libran1984 replied to bamaatheart's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So what kind of test questions were you
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    What are the best schools for LPN training

    libran1984 replied to peaches36's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I love Youtube and watch many nursing procedures on it!!! Best School
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    Has any one heard of naviHealth?

    libran1984 replied to Gisette's topic in Case Management

    sooooo.... no one has described their thoughts on Navihealth so far.... please tell us! Job duties... Pay rates... Nursing needs (LPNs/RNs/CNAs/MAs?) Mission statement? Benefits? Travel? inquiring...
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    Hourly wage

    libran1984 replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I went from full time to PRN but kept my full time hours and increased to PRN pay ($18.50 base). That was long ago. Now I work a hospital's weekend option position which is only 20% more of my...
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    Lpn refresher course in georgia

    libran1984 replied to Bombchelle84LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ok... i'm probably talking out of my butt here.... If you're having problems getting licensed in GA, then maybe try getting licensed in one of the surrounding states by GA? I think if you can get a...
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    Not enough experience.

    libran1984 replied to MsAllBizness's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Srsly MsAllBizness... I wish you the most amazing luck I can wish for someone. My heart beats for you correction
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    Not enough experience.

    libran1984 replied to MsAllBizness's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry. The first thing you gotta do is get an interview. There's nothing you can do except apply apply and apply. The second thing, if you DO get the interview talk to the employer about all that...