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  1. Differences Between LPNs/LVNs and RNs

    LPNer replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    OK, you think we do not know what you do...do you think we are blind and stupid as well? Tell me, what do you do that I could not do with a couple of very minor changes to the scope of practice? Even...

  2. 1950s nursing

    LPNer replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    She was talking about some of the things she and her husband had tried while being silly. There was a time not so long ago that nurses were not sexual beings, I remember and I've only been a nurse...

  3. Which PDA

    LPNer posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been looking at PDAs and can not decide which one! There are sooo many and it seems one must know in advance which software titles you want to add and which PDAs will work with that software...

  4. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    LPNer replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help but add that just becuase your responsibility is for "tech work" it does not mean that you can not continue your education concerning nursing duties. Just because you are not hanging that...

  5. Which PDA

    LPNer replied to LPNer's topic in General Nursing

    I want just the PDA, I do not want a cell, camera, or MP3 player all in one. I have my personal cell phone for personal use, but that is not what we use on the floor, we use hospital issued cells. I...

  6. Do you feel that the LPN program should be more than one year?

    LPNer replied to HisHands's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't get me wrong, I am not saying a BSN doesn't know much more than theh LPN or AD RN, what I am saying is that a BSN is not needed to provide excellent care at the BS. Like you said, it is life...

  7. 14 Hours: new TV Movie on 4/3/05, 8PM dealing w/ Hermann Hospital Flood & Evacuation

    LPNer replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    This movie is not about nurses, why should they be concerned about portraying nurses as anything? I think some nurses sometimes get so carried away with the need to look important that they start...

  8. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    LPNer replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    To tell you the truth, I don't know if our Aides know how o take a manual B/P. If I don't think what they gave me is accurate, I go take it manually. I also take it manually if it is very high or low...

  9. 1950s nursing

    LPNer replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, no he is not. He goes in, sits on the loveseat (if it's not still pulled out to a bed) and talks. That's about it, sometimes he looks at the dsg, but not very often. He looks at our notes...

  10. Just Venting?

    LPNer replied to kim1234's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So far I have not read of a single person who stopped at 85 and

  11. I Need Help

    LPNer replied to Mel05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'll add one more thing to that, in most states, just because a task is not specificallly mentioned in the scope of practice, does not mean the LPN can not perform that task. Those are left to the...

  12. NY LPNs: How are you coping?

    LPNer replied to tankity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Going back to school is not an option for everybody. And to think if you want it badly enough, you can do it is a falsehood. I chose to be an LPN way back when and I have not had the opportunity to...

  13. Which PDA

    LPNer replied to LPNer's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I am already looking at that one. Anybody

  14. Not a real nurse??

    LPNer replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know what state she is in, but I have never worked in a state where signing orders was against the LPN scope. I have worked in facilities where it was an RN job, but that was back when we did...

  15. 1950s nursing

    LPNer replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    Good job! :balloons: Have to admit, I had forgotten about the pillow case opening away from the door, but I'll tell you what, I want the pillow case to open to the back of my head so this is the way...

  16. Not a real nurse??

    LPNer replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank

  17. Do you feel that the LPN program should be more than one year?

    LPNer replied to HisHands's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Agreed, but a good nurse will fill in those holes that were skimmed in school. This is why I think LPNs with experience should be given MORE credit than we do get when returning. I had really hoped to...

  18. confused on lpn scope of practice

    LPNer replied to EllenRNorman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs used to be allowed to do central lines/TPN, etc. It was not against our scope to do so, it was up to the facility. Now, most states have included an IV therepy for LPNs and it is far more...

  19. CNA agitation

    LPNer replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is very infuriating, but get used to it! Not only will you get tired of hearing PCTs, CNAs, PAs and others calling themselves nurses, you will also have to deal with RNs who say you are not a nurse...

  20. MRSA...Please Help

    LPNer replied to nursex20's topic in General Nursing

    Same here at my hospital and I've always wondered about D/C. Why? If we, in the hospital, can pick it up and carry it next door, why can't they in a LTC facility? I've read many articles about the...

  21. Why can't we just be nurses anymore?!?!?

    LPNer replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    A part time supervisor asked me the other night what I was doing? I was standing just inside the door of a pt room, watching him breath, counting. When I finished, I came away from the door to talk to...

  22. We need to protect our children, check your area for sex offenders.

    LPNer replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I may be wrong, and I did look for a couple of minutes before I decided to post here and couldn't find it; but I thought sex offenders were not allowed to live within a 1/2 mile of a school. I saw it...

  23. 14 Hours: new TV Movie on 4/3/05, 8PM dealing w/ Hermann Hospital Flood & Evacuation

    LPNer replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect this show is not going to deal with the mistreatment of nurses by doctors as much as it's going to deal with the Doc learning how to get along in this world, in a crisis. As usual, the...

  24. Why do so many nurses seem to dislike working in Med/Surg

    LPNer replied to LovePeaceJoy's topic in General Nursing

    I know this happens in med/surg because I have seen it all too often, but.... it happens a lot more in the rehab unit. I do not work that unit, did once and asked never to return! but they are on the...

  25. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    LPNer replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great school! Kudos to your class and keep up the manners, the younguns seem to have missed that day pre-kindergarten (even my own!