LuvScience

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  1. State is coming, random medication questions

    LuvScience replied to WorkinMama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your facility should have specific policies to cover these questions. At my facility our policy allows us to crush and give medications together. There is no reason to use gloves while preparing...

  2. Did I make a mistake? Please comment :)

    LuvScience replied to UpTheLadder12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that you handled things just fine. I work in a facility and not home care but this sounds like a sketchy situation for a new grad and it probably wouldn't have been a long term gig anyway. My...

  3. Are nurses blue or white collar workers?

    LuvScience replied to digitiminimi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My sociology book calls nursing a white collar profession but I definitely feel like a blue collar

  4. What's in your bag?

    LuvScience replied to jazziejp89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I always bring a stethoscope, BP cuff, clip board, tape measure, scissors, pen light, sharpie, highlighter and lots of

  5. No call no show?

    LuvScience replied to Fngrpntsnotasin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everywhere I have ever worked one no-call no-show was grounds for termination. Extenuating circumstances might excuse an employee once but not twice. I am really surprised that your facility is...

  6. Have a serious problem with night shift CNAs

    LuvScience replied to heathert_kc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Deb-RN's advice sounds like a good plan. I normally work 2nd shift and I used to pick up night shifts once in a while but I stopped because of the night shift CNAs. They either ignored me or refused...

  7. Standing PRN orders and Ranged dosing at Facilities

    LuvScience replied to Kabin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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  8. Standing PRN orders and Ranged dosing at Facilities

    LuvScience replied to Kabin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility we have a list of standing orders signed by the medical director. It includes Tylenol, Phenergan, and MOM to name a few. I have also seen orders with ranges such as Percocet 1-2 tabs...

  9. should i quit?

    LuvScience replied to pyocola's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't work off the clock! If you have to stay late to finish paper work then you should be paid for that time. That being said, 3 weeks isn't long enough to acclimate yourself to LTC. How are your...

  10. "Wellness Nurse" - but not a NURSE position.

    LuvScience replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I read the ad and this position is a nurse position. The applicant must be an LPN. I'm not sure why they added the part about preforming CNA duties. Maybe they've had previous applicants/employees...

  11. lpn to RN or just go straight into the RN program?

    LuvScience replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that you will be much better off if you just go straight through the RN program. If you become an LPN and then want to go back for your RN you may have to jump through some hoops or pay much...

  12. First time taking CNA exam I would like to know what would the writing exam consist?

    LuvScience replied to JohnEnerio's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took the CNA test in Michigan in 2005 so its been a while but if its a similar test then there is nothing to worry about. For example, I had one question that was something to the effect of "If you...

  13. No More LPN programs

    LuvScience replied to hoosier guy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hoosier guy, What state are you

  14. How do you handle work stress?

    LuvScience replied to 4theBetterGetter's topic in General Nursing

    You're not the only weirdo, Mazy! I watched the entire set while my husband was deployed last