BunnySan27

Yes, CHG is better than just alcohol wipe alone. The swab caps have CHG in them also and that's the point.of putting them on the ends of your lines, there is no need to remove cap and wipe again. Those little Orange caps are saturated with CHG and alcohol.

I don't like or watch the show, but love the scrubs very comfortable for a 12 hour shift.

I agree at my facility only the urologist can change suprapubic caths.

You need to call and clarify the orders with the doc. What has the BS been trending before meals lately? They might need a dose adjustment, this is something that the doc would want to know.

No offense OP. I agree it is. A lot of people thinks that ALL programs need to be done away with. I was coming from a LVN perspective.

Sounds like some states value LPNs more than others as far as pay and the areas your allowed to do. In my area I make 27.00 and work in an LTAC. I guess those states feel LPNs aren't real nurses. Well I beg to differ I don't have the luxury where I work to push my work off on the RN I wouldn't want to, I feel its insulting to me. I trained and was educated well and I'm just as competent if not more than a lot of new grad RN and some experienced ones also, and I feel that your pay should reflect that. It burns me to no end when I hear an LVN say "oh I'm just an LVN" bull I say you are a licensed nurse and you should be proud of it.

The LPN program I attended was accredited and was a very good school. Very intensive course study, I had a very and full clinical rotation. When I graduated in 2004 my class was the last to have the program last 18 months. Because of my education and training it has given me for the foundation for the skill set I have obtain over my 7+ year career. I love being a LVN, although I will be advancing my education, I have worked and feel I am comfortable and competent to work there. Ive had serveral supervisors and managers praise me for my skills. I don't doubt that because the way the medical feild and the cost of healthcare has risen too that its necessary for someone to advance, to stay abreast with changes but it doesn't negate they fact that their are reputable LPN programs, and yes I passed the NCLEX on the first try.

I agree with above posts, nothing like coming on and you discover your patients PICC line is unclamped and surprise! It's occluded.

Ltac night shift 7 patients with usually 5 tele patients.

I think you just answered your own question. If someone is pushing their religious beliefs on you, you can respectfully decline to answer and leave it at that. No harm done.

Same here we write down the percentage of each meal.

Thank goodness for pixsis!!.... I too remember those days of having the keys..... I don't miss them. I agree I wouldn't give anyone the keys unless I was clocking out to go home right after.

Houston, Tx 25.00/hr plus 1.00 nights 2.00 on weekends. Plus benefits.

I work at LTAC 1:7 on night shift sometimes 1:6.....rarely.

Yep...I agree LTAC is definitely NOT a nursing home... OP this might be a good option for you if you have any LTAC in your area. You definitely will learn a lot, and get that med/surg experience. Good Luck!