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    What is the drug of choice in your area?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Meth and Norco. Loads of
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    ATI Proctored Fundamentals A and/or B

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ayelah_ganda's topic in General Students

    Create focused reviews if at all possible! Do the practice exams, and open the ATI books. Those proctored exams aren't as bad as they make them out to
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    Pregnant nurse: scared of problems with baby from working as a nurse.

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Nursing2102's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm currently pregnant, and I'm off work until I can be floated elsewhere, but it's mostly due to the exact work I do, which includes certain sterile processing in my area that requires use of known...
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    MA to LPN

    Alisonisayoshi replied to amber0627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I make 10 dollars more an hour than the MA's I work with, so there is that. That being said I'm in the process of bridging to get my RN because I'd prefer a wider scope and greater career...
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    Yellow Sashes for Med Passes

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't need a sash, I already have a "do not disturb" on my Med Cart that every single person actively
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    LVN first ? or Community College?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to anthony_t's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do the 30 unit option, it's super
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    Should I become an LVN?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Blossom26's topic in General Nursing

    I think my dental hygienist makes about 10 bucks more an hour than me (I don't know about the RDAs though), so if it's about money, maybe go dental. If it's about love of nursing, but you aren't...
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    What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend of mine in Canada msg me over Facebook awhile back to get an idea of my scope. She was afraid of failing NCLEX because the LVN/PN has a very different scope, and taking her RN NCLEX...
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    prn/overtime addiction/survey

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I don't need to work any of my 3 PRN jobs, I work then to have toys, trips, and retirement. So yeah, I'm addicted, but more to my lifestyle than my job. ETA: I have a 40 hour a week job, plus I pick...
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    Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Can I make a request? Can I ask that we specify Type 2 diabetes when discussing obesity and diabetes. 1 in 3 type 1 women suffers at some point from an eating disorder (Joslin). Part of this is due...
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    Passing Meds without the REDS

    Alisonisayoshi replied to flamingoree427's topic in General Nursing

    You are going to be in the red. My Per Diem job is LTC, and I go red (Matrix Care is our EHR) constantly. I do my best to organize my 30+ pt pass so that medications that are truly time dependent...
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    Passing Meds without the REDS

    Alisonisayoshi replied to flamingoree427's topic in General Nursing

    *shudders*
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    Passing Meds without the REDS

    Alisonisayoshi replied to flamingoree427's topic in General Nursing

    Cerner is sent from the depths of hell to destroy my sanity on a daily basis. It's just so bloated and
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    Guess what I got to do today. Hint: lice related

    Alisonisayoshi replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    Not a school nurse, but this popped up in my what's new on the app, and can I just say wth. I'm a parent of 2 children and long before I was a nurse, I saw kids in their classes get lice, my oldest...
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    Managing incontinence. Is this done?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to debi49's topic in General Nursing

    Has a urologist been consulted to see if this is a physiological issue? Perhaps there is some stricture in there, or chronic constipation, or OAB, or really any number of things, and it's a...
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    Help! LVN Wages?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Kiki1970's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really depends, I'm in NorCal, and the going rate for a new grad in a SNF is 25-28 with differential and usually a hiring bonus. The going rate for clinic is 20-22 no hiring bonus. We have some...
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    Nursing Care Plan for pt with vitals in range and nothing wrong after pacemaker inserted

    Alisonisayoshi replied to rebecca789's topic in General Students

    You definitely need a dx book, possibly a care planning book. My care planning book got me through school, and was regularly borrowed by classmates. Education=knowledge deficit As pp stated, he...
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well I think I wouldn't spend my a big part of my day arguing with insurance companies about why my pt with a 9 Gleason and a ridiculous PSA might need a bone scan to check for mets. That's probably...
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    I'm an LPN and I understand.

    Alisonisayoshi replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a nurse, just with a different level of license. I can do EXACTLY what my level of NURSING license allows me to do. Thus I can do "what nurses do". I get paid less because I have less...
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    Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to agree, this Med Aide needs to chill. You are the nurse. You can delegate cleaning the cart to her if you darn well please.
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    Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Are you using a PAPER chart with 50 pts? That's
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    Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I've never dated an applesauce, like ever. I'm too darn busy to date stupid applesauce. I'm going to throw it away at the end of my pass. Geez. I might time and date it during it state, but...
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned: know your full duties, not just the job description when you accept an offer and a wage. I learned to negotiate for a higher nursing wage, by knowing my value and worth in a job....
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    Is there any difference in the treatment choice for DKA and HHS?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to jmerrill474's topic in General Students

    So, understanding the difference between the two states is key to understanding the treatment differences. So start there, what's the difference? ETA: because the treatment is SIMILAR, and people...
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    Medical Assistant Degree or go for RN?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to SleepingTiger54's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly if that's your goal, go for LPN. We fill a similar but expanded role in a physicians office, but can do more, and we make more. Plus, if you don't end up enjoying that role, you have the...