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This is off topic, but regarding your calling docs to pronounce death, how does this work? I mean do you chart Doc pronounced death at such and such time. Could you explain to me the steps you take when someone dies in your facility if you wouldn't mind. This is a debated topic in my facility. RN pronounces death or there is no official note stating time of death. Thank you

I was considering becoming a monitor tech part time after I take the EKG courses but was wondering what a typical day is like. Would you mind explaining what your responsibilities are and a typical day? Oh, and if you could give me an idea on the pay this would all be very much appreciated. Thanks

I agree with this method. This is how I remember it. ABG's are very easy using this method once you get the hang of it.

There is no recent video because there was an injunction preventing media from taping her. The parents have begged for video of her to be allowed out to the media, however this is not allowed

Pardon me if this question is stupid, but how do you get the whitestrips to stay on. I tried them and could not get them to stay on. I attempted twice and gave up.

I live in FL. Could you lead me to a website on the ombudsmen process in FL.? Thanks

Good response, the only one I disagree with is the LPN orienting the RN. Can't do.

First Mcdonald's, then the FDA. Maybe McDonald's will turn around and sue the FDA too for the salt they used on their fries which caused everones health problems. These lawsuits are getting out of hand. You are right, people need to take responsibility.

We did case studies in my LPN class which I believe is the same thing you are refering to. We all did ours a little different but same concept. On first page of MS Word: Name, School, etc. Second page would give a short paragraph on pt such as 99 year male admitted to the hospital on 1/1/05 for pneumonia, maybe add the patients history and social history. Then format went like this C/C:_________ Dx:_________-then gave definition of diagnosis Allergies:_______ (if none, I would put NKA) Past Medical History:-List each one and give definition from Taber's Past Surgical History_ Then broke down info according to syStems Neurological Assessment: LOC:________ SPEECH:________ etc. and go through each system Also add any special equipment used and pain status. Then we had to type up the labs and have the normal values listed Example CBC Result Normal Value ANd then on to tests that were performed on the patient or that could have been performed on the patient with a definition and nursing care for that procdure. Just remember this is a learning tool to get your critical thinking working. I hope what I wrote makes sense and does not confuse you. I wish you luck with your program. Surgery Performed:-if applicable

I read an article stating just what you said, the use of lidocaine masks signs of potential problems,i.e, pain

I would say A as well due to the heart rate. The hands and feet being blue I believe is normal in a neonate. I agree with the bulging fontanelle being a concern, but I believe I was told it can bulge when the child is crying. The respirations were fine and expected to be irregular, so definitely A I would say. But I am by no means an expert in pediatrics.

Thanks for the laugh bobnurse. I needed it.:rotfl:

Unfortunately, I believe there is no way to know for sure until you go through the licensing process. I went to school with a few people in your situation and they were told the above from the instructor. One of the students dropped out mid year, the other student with a misdemeanor is now a licensed LPN. They evaluate on a case by case basis.

I am a new LPN living in FL. We were taught in school that we cannot do IV push, only an RN can. We were also told even if the place of employment says you can do it, if your scope of practice says you can't, DON"T DO IT. Who cares if the other LPN's at your facility do it. If the state says you need a few years experience and an IV course and you have neither, you should refuse to do it. Remember, it is your license on the line. This statement was grilled into us in school. If your facility does not support you in protecting your license than find one that will. Again, I am no expert on this subject, I'm just restating what I was taught. Good luck to you:)