livvymk3

livvymk3 has 15 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics/Assited Living/LTC.

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1. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

   livvymk3 replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

   The practical nursing program I attended did not teach IV insertion. We were able to DC IVs, spike a bag, and prime tubing, assess and monitor the site, etc in clinical once we passed off these skills...

2. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

   livvymk3 replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have been an LPN for 2 1/2 years. The going rate for new grads in Utah is around $14/hour DOE. I snagged a job 2 months after passing NCLEX at $16/hour at an ALF where I had worked off and on as a...

3. Assisted Living

   livvymk3 replied to adamsmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am the LPN at an ALF. I am overseen by an RN who has to sign off on all meds I add/discontinue to the MAR and is responsible for the initial and 6 month assessments. The CNAs/aides are trained to...

4. Nursing Shoes??

   livvymk3 replied to KLBatchelor's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   LOVE my Skechers for Work Tone-Ups clog; I have them in white and black. They are super-light and super-comfy; feet do not feel half as tired after a 12 hour shift as with other shoes. Good

5. I got accepted into nursing school!!!!

   livvymk3 replied to sbem10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   CONGRATS!!! I remember how excited I was when I found out I was accepted! It is long, hard work but so worth it in the

6. CNA's documenting in charts...

   livvymk3 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I think it depends on facility policy. Years ago when I worked at a nursing home as a CNA, we were allowed to chart VS and ADLs in patient charts; that's it. Now as a nurse, that same facility has a...

7. Medication Error...KINDA.

   livvymk3 replied to nursedreamjob's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Please don't give up on nursing!! I think it's safe to say that almost every nurse has made a med error or two in their career! Don't beat yourself up over it; and I have no doubt you will check...