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I work agency in nursing homes. Here is a small list of things I've been asked to fix as an LPN 1.) Microwave not working 2.) Toilet clogged 3.) TV not working 4.) Recliner chair not working 5.) Lightbulb out 6.)Internet...

My school is not authorized for my state. Could I just do the online program and then take the RN NCLEX in Texas or some other authorized state and then nurse compact it to my state? Thank you, It's Allegany college of Maryland.

I should clarify it is the residents/patients asking this of me, the LPN. What should I say to them? They don't want to wait for the maintenance man ?

Hi everyone, I have a dilemma. I work at a nursing home. My patient did not get her breakfast tray so I went to the kitchen. The kitchen told me to go find the girl handing out the trays and turned me away as they made themselves plates of food. ...

They didn’t eat them yet, saved with plastic wrap on it

My nurse co worker made a comment that kinda irked me. Wondering what I should do with this situation. I am going back to school for an LPN-BSN. I am halfway through the program. Anyways I'm explaining to her in a work conversation, a friendly one, t...

I am most definitely not a hypochondriac my friends LOL

Thank you, ❤️ Your comment was exactly what I needed to read.

Hello. I have been an LPN, CDP for 10 years. Yesterday, my RN unit manager asked me to do the wound care she usually does. So I did the dressing on this lady (lets call her Bertha). Bertha micromanaged the entire procedure from start to finish. (what...

I just submitted my application for the January 2018 BSN cohort. I've been an LPN for 7 years. My gpa is 3.15. I hope I get in!! Anyone else?

My resident has an order that states "MAKE SURE KEPPRA AND DILANTIN ARE GIVEN 1 HOUR APART AND 1 HOUR SEPARATE FROM OTHER MEDS" Why is this? Is it a drug interaction? Anyone know? Thanks!

Wondering what your 2017 salary is For RN in Colorado?

Nope not at all. :jester:KIDDING i was terrified. all knowledge of anything i learned was erased. lol but it got a lot better and within 3 months i felt better