libran1984 ASN, RN

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    That kind of day where everything goes right

    libran1984 posted a topic in Emergency

    As typical, identifying features have been removed or altered in this retelling and some events altered to protect pt rights. Today was so wonderful. I had so many "thank you's" and "you were right"...
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    Helping the morale in the ER

    libran1984 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    My ED goes out to bars once every two months. Last month it was karaoke and tons of ridiculous absurd drinking. Then August 17th, about 10 of us are going out for very "sophisticated" wine tasting....
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    Terminated at end of orientation.

    libran1984 replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it was for the best.... imagine going to a job where all your co-workers thought less of you and completely undermined and devalued you. I had the opportunity to assist in the training of an...
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    Finding Motivation in a Hopeless Area?

    libran1984 replied to mingK's topic in Medical-Surgical

    imo, get out of med-surg and go to ER.... much more ambulatory population. more consistent security to control the unruly. forget measuring I&O's. Rarely to never spend a full 12 hours with the...
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    Did i do the right thing?

    libran1984 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you did right. Its assisted living with competent people able to make their own decisions -not full care. You abided by the patient's wishes by not sending them to the ED. The pain was nothing...
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    Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

    libran1984 replied to NurseLizzy13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As an LVN you still have to take A&P or a form of it. However, the credits often expire after 5+ years or do not
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    Preparation/advice for precepting student?

    libran1984 replied to Cohiba's topic in Emergency

    I precept a lot of EMT-B and -P students that come for clinical experience in my ED. Here are some things that always blow me away... 1. ability to perform EKG and anticipate who will need an EKG...
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    LPN are we professional nurses or just RNs?

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

    As of late, I've heard of pushes for ASN/ADN RN's to be called "technical nurses" and encouragement for the BSN RN to be the only "professional nurse". /sigh.... as an LPN that hurt me to say
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    Just took the "real deal" TEAS V

    libran1984 replied to sealford's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I just took my TEAS V this past Saturday. My adjusted individual score was 79.3% with an academic preparedness level of Advanced. It says the.... national mean is 64.3% Program mean is 64.9%...
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    Difficult night, heavy trauma/high acuity... vent/insight

    libran1984 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Your story seems to reflect reasons for which I don't care for Primary care nursing. My hospital works on a team nursing principle, generally, and the RNs have their LPNs or Medics to rely on as well...
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    Took the TEAS V yesterday...

    libran1984 replied to ChooSoul's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used the ATI study manual and the two practice tests. $135 dollars. Insane price and I didn't learn too terribly much that I didn't already know. However, the manual prepared me for at least 2-3...
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    Cutting my ties to this specialty

    libran1984 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    Forgive my ignorance, but what is a
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    Loving my new LTC job!

    libran1984 replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOOT!! I love reading posts like this! LTC nurses are so often underappreciated. I think much of the time it has to do with the attitude of the nurse and the respect the facility gives them. With an...
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    Took the TEAS V yesterday...

    libran1984 replied to ChooSoul's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I just took the TEAS version V for my LPN - RN bridge this fine Saturday morning. I received a 79.3%. I'm ecstatic bc of all my friends admitted to their respective programs had scores in the mid 60's...
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    ADN or BSN?

    libran1984 replied to MrsBassett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk about ADNs not getting much respect, try being an LPN in this progressive world of nursing- talk about underappreciated. I was on allnurses.com reading some interesting articles about some of...
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    Maybe I just don't know...

    libran1984 replied to Kdids520's topic in Emergency

    I think it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway. I think you did the right thing! ^_^ Line and labs is as far as I'll go on anyone unless BP is super low after initiating
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    Are Male RNs or BSNs Preferred for State Prisons?

    libran1984 replied to Shane505's topic in Correctional

    Most prisons I know of prefer LPNs as a majority
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    My 4 hours as the ED lobby nurse

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

    but then again, why do they have to be old also.... what's it matter right? :-P
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    My 4 hours as the ED lobby nurse

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

    To differentiate from the other old
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    Salary growth

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

    I'm too new to have seen much salary growth. At my hospital they gave EVERYONE a cost of living raise. RNs got 50 cents more an hour and LPNs and Medics got 75 cents more an hour. I'm also expecting a...
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    Protect Your Patients When Giving Promethazine (Phenergan)

    libran1984 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Medications

    In my ED we give zofran more often than Phenergan, but when the pt states the zofran has not relieved the nausea we switch to phenergan. I always dilute phenergan as well as Toradol for the caustic...
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    Day of Codes

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

    I practice in the state of Indiana. Lots of ppl comment "be sure you're not practicing outside your scope" when really, Indiana has a very liberal scope for the LPN. The only certs I carry are ACLS,...
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    Which would you choose?

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

    From how you talk about the situation, seems your choice has already been decided
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    ER Nurse (Me) calls Report to Ortho/Neuro floor

    libran1984 posted a topic in Emergency

    *Disclaimer* : No identifying names will be used in this. All dates, room #'s, etc have been changed and any resemblance to any person(s) with said ailments is by pure coincidence That being said.......
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    ER Nurses: What did you do before the ER?

    libran1984 replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    My first job was in Corrections. I found the transition to the ER very easy after just 1 year of nursing experience in the prison. In fact, the ED is much more slow of a pace than the prison,...