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  1. Working while sick!

    LPNer replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    And I'd almost bet there is a policy written someplace that tells nurses and all other staff with direct pt contact not to come to work

  2. LPN as Charge??

    LPNer replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in General Nursing

    And that's exactly what the BON says in most states I have worked in. However, I believe you are reading more into than there is. "under the direction of" does not mean if there is an RN within...

  3. Do you like being an LPN?

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

    I live in Ohio, love my job and work at a great hospital. The big difference between a staff LPN and a staff RN at my hospital is RNs can give IV push meds and LPNs can not (state reg). Of course I...

  4. LPN as Charge??

    LPNer replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs do not work "under" anybodies license but there own in any state. LPNs work under the direction of an MD, RN, etc. This does not mean they are responsible for us. The DON is your resource, s/he...

  5. LPN as Charge??

    LPNer replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in General Nursing

    I am beginning to reallyl wonder about some of your replies to a variety of posts, but I am going to ask you anyway... Why would an RN be ill advised to ask an LPN her opinion? Your response was fine...

  6. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    LPNer replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    Ever heard of Florence Nightengale and the Crimian

  7. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    LPNer replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I've been there and reading your post has brought tears to my eyes. Remembering the hell. In the end you will find that your hands were tied the day you married your X. And no amount of trying to...

  8. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

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

    Borderline Personality Disorder is where they clump folks that choose to be rude, crude and socially unacceptable because it is easier than assimilation into the mainstream. I don't believe in any...

  9. Trach care

    LPNer replied to happylush's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work with trachs much anymore (on an ortho unit now) but I have worked with them extensively, both old established trachs in home care and brand spanking new ones in the hosptial. You do not...

  10. LVN Vs. RN?

    LPNer replied to elleon's topic in General Nursing

    What side of the moon have you been living on? I am not an assistant to anyone. I am an LPN. I hav my own pts to care for, just the same as the RNs. If one of my pts does require an IVP med, I prepare...

  11. Nursing student just got a DUI

    LPNer replied to joecalifa's topic in General Nursing

    I know it is not what you want to hear, but you drank and you drove. You knew the consesquences. I am sorry for you that you somehow thought you were above the law and I really do hope you can just...

  12. STNA classes in Cincinnati?

    LPNer replied to Couture_Honey's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Check with Deaconess Hospital. Great place to work! I am an LPN on the ortho unit. Also, seems Cincinnati State College offers a course as well as one of the Oaks (don't know which

  13. Why Do We Tolerate This?

    LPNer replied to kmchugh's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am just a lowly female nurse and because of that may not be able to judge accurately the comments of the OPs. BUT! I think they were both way out of line and looking for an argument! Personally, I...

  14. kissing a pt/ resident

    LPNer replied to Marti Ann's topic in Men in Nursing

    The pts refer to him as a gentleman so apparetnly they appreciate his bit of personalized greeting. If the kissee and kisser are comfortable, why should we take it away from them. LTC pts so often...

  15. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    LPNer replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    So many commetns about hospitals wanting all BSN staff. WHY? I find that amazing. Yes, I am aware of all RN hospitals (there are many here) but I am one of the lucky ones. My hospital sees the value...

  16. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    LPNer replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Wish I had beent here, might have given me some relief!

  17. Tricky homework questions - HELP!

    LPNer replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

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  18. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

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

    Never been to a nude beach and i am way to modest to even think of parading around in front of strangers 1/2 naked, let alone bare naked! Being uncomfortable with ones own body is not about modesty....

  19. confused on lpn scope of practice

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

    The only place I've ever known Med Assits to work is in the outpatient setting. That, to me would be way to restrictive! LPNs (LVNs) work in acute care, long term care, home care, and outpatient care....

  20. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

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

    I am very sorry you took that question as an attack on you personally. It was a simple question. A question intented to help me understand why you think we, as nurses, should not help pts understand...

  21. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

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

    That's odd, why is it OK for you to provide care to male pts but not OK for a male nurse to provide care to you?! Do you have some hidden negative thoughts about men in the field? There is simply no...

  22. How do I become an LPN?

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

    UK nursing education is far different form what it is here. It's been since the mid 90s since I worked with anyone from the UK, so it may have had many changes. At that time, she had been practicing...

  23. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

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

    She would not receive a higher level of care if the RN is assigned to her, her needs are what they are and that's the level of care she will receive. Yes, in home care an LPN costs more than a CNA and...

  24. family presence during CPR

    LPNer replied to beth38's topic in General Nursing

    If the familly wants to be there, let them stay! It sounds cruel but they will not remember their loved one in a traumatic situation of a code but will remember them as they were all their lives....

  25. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

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

    I have to agree with your thoughts here, unfortunatly, she has the right to have the nurse of her choice if at all possible. Often times the RN can go in and explain just what LPNs and CNAs are and...