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  1. obviously pregnant and need a job

    mluvsgnc replied to megan215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Megan- I gave you a like and two thumbs up Yay for

  2. obviously pregnant and need a job

    mluvsgnc replied to megan215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Megan215- I've been following your thread... if you're only one week into the "call me in two weeks," then you're still good. Of course, continue to search and (hopefully) interview, and then be on...

  3. Pump vs. Gravity

    mluvsgnc replied to nurmac's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the rationale, iluvit. I agree that either way, it comes down to the human(s) initially calculating the correct dose, regardless of whether it's gravity or pump

  4. Graduated 4 years ago from LPN

    mluvsgnc replied to frances_n1016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Invest in one or two NCLEX books, which usually come with CDs, and start reading them and doing the practice questions on the disc. I like Saunders and used that almost exclusively for my PN exam....

  5. Pump vs. Gravity

    mluvsgnc replied to nurmac's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so still waiting for the rationale..... Those who are in this situation- have you asked

  6. Talking to Dean about returning to nursing school, advice please?

    mluvsgnc replied to Somethincreative's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like an excellent plan to me. And I would probably include that you have another option, but, for stated reasons, you want to come back to their program. Worse case scenario... you have...

  7. Pump vs. Gravity

    mluvsgnc replied to nurmac's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in oncology, but am curious about the rationale for gravity vs. pump... is it because of the high toxicity of the meds being given, and a pump miscalculation would be lethal? Thanks in...

  8. Dressing for psych

    mluvsgnc replied to OCRN3's topic in Psychiatric

    When I did psych rotation, we had to wear dark pants/slacks (no jeans), and a simple, neutral colored top (navy, brown, gray) with a conservative neckline or turtleneck. Shoes were to be flat and...

  9. Car or Public Transport

    mluvsgnc replied to souleater11's topic in Private Duty

    I agree that if it doesn't affect your job performance or compromise your safety, it shouldn't be an

  10. Anyone working Pediatric Home Care?

    mluvsgnc replied to Baubo516's topic in Private Duty

    Hi Baubo516- I am a new grad (LPN, almost RN) in pediatric PDN (I've been in the home about 6 months), and it is working out really well for me. My pt. has a GT and trach (no vent), and I was able to...

  11. PDN Nurse Shortage?

    mluvsgnc replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    "I have one family who goes through nurses like there's no tomorrow and then calls the agency to complain that they don't have enough coverage." This is the case where I

  12. Do you ever feel like you have to defend your position as a PDN?

    mluvsgnc posted a topic in Private Duty

    I am a new LPN (almost RN), and my first (and current) job as a nurse is as a private duty nurse for a medically intensive peds patient. However, I constantly feel like I have to "justify" my position...

  13. Thank you card after phone interview

    mluvsgnc replied to Scout_90's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi- The interviewer is still taking/making the time to talk with you, so I think a thank you card is appropriate and not to over the top. It could simply say, "thank you for taking the time to talk...

  14. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    mluvsgnc replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    As a student in clinical, I gave a SQ injection of Octreotide into a pt.'s deltoid. As I was administering it, he was saying, "Ow! That burns! Ow! Hurry!" Well... lo and behold, even though I had...

  15. Going from Adult to Pediatrics

    mluvsgnc replied to monRN's topic in General Nursing

    You could try private duty nursing- often times they are pediatric clients, and I was hired as a new grad into this situation. And it's nice to get the experience and opportunity as a new grad! I...

  16. Pain assessment and pain management in special populations

    mluvsgnc replied to Flonightingal's topic in General Nursing

    I am in PDN and my pt. is non-verbal (deaf, half blind, trach tube, etc.) and I have learned his pain cues over time. I suppose this might be an advantage to working with one pt. for 8 hours at a time...

  17. Question for people who made career change into nursing?

    mluvsgnc replied to gcc8's topic in General Nursing

    What was your previous career? Self employed massage therapist. What is your current position? LPN in private duty nursing (working on RN). How has your overall experience been as a nurse? So far...

  18. Can I ask a question that is NOT related to nursing...?

    mluvsgnc replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest a second or third opinion, but it sounds like you've gone that route. How about a different type of doctor, such as a

  19. IV starts, blood draws

    mluvsgnc replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    I took phlebotomy through my college, so it was legit. And even though it isn't starting IVs per se, I think the main thing with IVs is finding the vein and inserting the needle (aka venipuncture),...

  20. IV starts, blood draws

    mluvsgnc replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Take a phlebotomy course. You don't start IVs, but you do get to work with butterfly needles and other types of needles (and of course practice blood

  21. best place for a new grad to get a job.

    mluvsgnc replied to mswan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was hired as a private duty nurse as a new LPN

  22. Kids Say the Darndest Things...

    mluvsgnc replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Pediatric

    My pt. is nonverbal, so I don't have anything to add, but what a great thread! *LIKE* to all of the comments. OTOH, my now 6 year old DD used to say, "for Pete's steak,!" "tummy button" and "heart...

  23. CEU's

    mluvsgnc replied to 2011RN's topic in General Nursing

    Medscape is a good one. Also, myfreece.com has unlimited CEs for

  24. 2013 LPN PAY???

    mluvsgnc replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Seattle, WA, pediatric home health, new grad LPN, $18/hr with a $1 shift differential (so $19 on

  25. Funny Mistakes

    mluvsgnc replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Turning on the feeding pump when not hooked to pt. (formula on the floor). Giving a GT med when the port on the vent tube wasn't closed (Gabapentin on me). Putting a diaper on