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  1. Vaneep

    midnitelpn posted a topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone utilized VANEEP? I am currently doing my pre-reqs for entering the RN program in the spring. It's really strange @ the VA that I work at. There dosen't seem to be many people taking...

  2. help!training a superior for my job

    midnitelpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    i have been asked to train rn's for the lpn's that are being phased out on my unit (i am an lpn charge)..i have done this many times before, without any difficulty at all (i will still have a job...

  3. help!training a superior for my job

    midnitelpn replied to midnitelpn's topic in General Nursing

    i know.....i just dont know what to do...i am afraid of the "i was never taught that, shown that etc.." no sign off sheets with this orientation...i pride myself on providing the best orientations i...

  4. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    midnitelpn replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    i am a "pocket nurse" myself.."your so little i could put you in my pocket", and the like has been uttered more times than i care to hear...for some reason that dosent bug me....but comments that did...

  5. help!training a superior for my job

    midnitelpn replied to midnitelpn's topic in General Nursing

    thank you so very much for your replies...i think that part of the problem, is that the re-structuring of the unit is not very clear cut. they are filling positions w/o positions descriptions being...

  6. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    midnitelpn replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    dont know if there is money in it....would teach people to read (do it now as a volunteer!) or recreation

  7. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    midnitelpn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    we have had >87 inches of snow this year. i work nights (usually plows are off the roads > 3hrs before i leave) & am a hour away in good weather! I leave alot earlier. some times i am...

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    midnitelpn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i just spoke with doctor.....after reviewing your chart, he wants me to prep you for a "stat crainal-analetomy", its the only thing that will cure your condition! i am trying to see things from your...

  9. For those that work off shifts

    midnitelpn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12mn-8am & haunt my house on my pass days...I'm up & down all

  10. mica/substance abuse...anyone?

    midnitelpn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Anyone work a mica unit or substance abuse rehab? i've been an lpn for 11yrs, working in some type of psych setting all 11yrs; at the same facility. I have been on mica/substance abuse for the past...

  11. mica/substance abuse...anyone?

    midnitelpn replied to midnitelpn's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm in a federal facility! I am told in report, when I recommend that some has their 2nd or 3rd +ive uds, they should be d/c'd, the response is "they are homeless & the refuse to go to the...

  12. HELP! 12 yo, first appt w/gyn questions

    midnitelpn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    my 12 yo has been having heavy periods & horrible mood swings since starting last year. they are regular, but heavy & lasting 7-10 days. her dr. wants her seen by gyn. she mentioned that...

  13. How often do you use Valium?

    midnitelpn replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    maybe the addiction potential could have to do w/the onset, peak & duration? i really dont know...isnt valium a longer acting benzo....i cant remember. (wheres my drug book?!) i know its not a...

  14. How often do you use Valium?

    midnitelpn replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    clonazepam seems to be the routine narc med of choice where i work. lorazepam is used more for prns, here. i will have 3-4 pts on routine diazepam at any given time (out of 70 pts), however. depends...

  15. Do you have enough time to help yr patients?

    midnitelpn replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Psychiatric

    I work for the VA (federal) and the NA's are nursing assistants who are not certified. They get their training through the VA. They get training that exceeds most certification criteria in the...

  16. Do you have enough time to help yr patients?

    midnitelpn replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Psychiatric

    Passing meds is an important part of psych nsg.! Passing meds involves interaction w/the pt. Trust is a big issue w/alot of psych pts., especially when it involves medications! And that type of...

  17. Sudafed

    midnitelpn replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    It's kept behind the counter in N.Y. .....sign for & show I.D. here as well...Aside from being an LPN charge on a 70 bed MICA (mentally ill, chemically addicted) unit, I am an EMT-I & because...

  18. VA-Unions?

    midnitelpn replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    Seiu Service Employees International

  19. New to VA Nursing

    midnitelpn replied to Rhonda V's topic in Government, Military

    office of personnel management website should have the current gs pay scales w/locality adjustments. as i am an lpn i am paid by the gs pay scale. i think rn's are paid by a different scale......it...

  20. VA in Hawaii

    midnitelpn replied to Juneria1's topic in Government, Military

    are you a current va employee? could'nt you contact that vamc's human resources directly....? some positions are never posted to the public, some postings are only open to that vamc's staff only,...

  21. meds over obj/consent for tx-BIG DIfferece??

    midnitelpn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    my background is behavioral health....our unit recently "transitioned" to a gero-psych unit, from ltc psych..... all the pts. remained the same. >90% of the staff remained the same...EXCEPT for...

  22. meds over obj/consent for tx-BIG DIfferece??

    midnitelpn replied to midnitelpn's topic in Psychiatric

    yes he is new to psych, and is not real receptive to ?ing, if you know what i mean....as well as his superiors.....i was told by my nite supr. to "follow the chain of command" blah blah.....did that,...

  23. Meds necessary for inpatient care?

    midnitelpn replied to stuRN6's topic in Psychiatric

    s/i/i/p is VERY serious!!!!! being suicidal is a side effect of being acutely mentally ill!!! let the dr. decide if she needs tx. & what the tx. needs to be!!! i lost my brother-in-law to...

  24. LPN Student, New Job in Psych, Any Tips?

    midnitelpn replied to glopop11's topic in Psychiatric

    safety first, never back yourself into a corner, never lead w/your face (keep a safe distance when approaching a pt.s space) be aware of your environment (know your contriband & remove it...

  25. How does your facility handle swallowers?

    midnitelpn replied to medpsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    one of may favorites is a chronic schiz/swallower!!!!! batteries, nail clippers, snaps from pjs, stones, sheet music from church & those little butter cups off the meal trays, checkers etc....