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  1. LPN to RN

    LPNer posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A friend of mine said she has seen an advertisement, she couldn't remember where, for a LPN to RN program in Salt Lake City with most of the program online. There was 1 trip to Salt Lake required. She...

  2. LVN/LPN unions?

    LPNer replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Until there is a group specific need, it would be difficult to define it. But one might think fo something akin to LPNs positions if it were decided to remove them from the acute care floors or...

  3. Not a real nurse??

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

    I don't remember anybody in this thread thinking that an LPN should be the same as an RN. As mentioned in your post, LPNs have two levels of IV certification. This is the type of certifications I am...

  4. Methadone Dispensing

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

    I am not nearly as concerned about breaking the wafers by hand as I am counting them in front of the pt. This is, after all a Methadone Treatment Facility! I wouldn't want them to see any more than...

  5. LVN/LPN unions?

    LPNer replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, I see what you are saying now. I didnt susgest a separate bargaining unit, I asked her to find out how they are going to handle issues that pertain strictly to nurses. And that would be exactly...

  6. LVN/LPN unions?

    LPNer replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree 100%! What I want to know is HOW? Everytime I suggest that LPNs be permitted to become certified in this or that, as in Colorado they have an advanced IV therepy permitting LPNs to work with...

  7. LVN/LPN unions?

    LPNer replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There has to be more to that guidline than stated here. Would you mind sharing your source with

  8. nursing a fading reality...

    LPNer replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!

  9. 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'm watching it now. The movie is OK, How heroic of the folks who were really there. But now, it's just a movie, seen better, seen

  10. Not a real nurse??

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

    LPNs had a lot more carreer mobility when I became an LPN in the 70s. An LPN was the head nurse of the ER where I went to school. I was offered the charge nurse postiion in the ER of a small hospital...

  11. 1950s nursing

    LPNer replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that! The cuff was quite long and it wrapped around until it wasa several layers thick around the arm, then inflate and take blood pressure as you do now with a stethescope. The whole...

  12. Not a real nurse??

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

    Just because they do not reward nurses for education aquired in other ways than college credits does not mean this can not change! That's my who point! LPNs need to stand together and be seen! RNs...

  13. Doing away with LPNs

    LPNer replied to krmkl0921's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been hearing the same thing since the 70s! I understand NY has taken steps to do just that; however, I don't see the final date for "convertion" ever being met. As always, that date will keep...

  14. 1950s nursing

    LPNer replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    I sure miss having my cigarettes while I

  15. Not a real nurse??

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

    I do not remember anyone saying it does or should or could or anything else like that. Where did you get the idea that anyone has said

  16. Giving meds in a timely manner

    LPNer replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of the once a day meds can be spread out over less heavy med times thoughout the day. That would be the first step in managing the load. LTC facilities have long "ignored" this problem because...

  17. 1950s nursing

    LPNer replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    There were a few metal IV needles available still in the 70s but angiocaths were also available. Seems they lasted just about as long as an angio does, some sites hold up while others fail pretty...

  18. LVN/LPN unions?

    LPNer replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hospital I am at now is not union. I am sure a union with other licensed personel would be better than grouped with non-licensed staff. But... I still worry that your particular needs as a staff...

  19. Not a real nurse??

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

    Actually I do undrestand. I have far more formal education than being a simple LPN indicates. When my first husband died, sorely underinsured, I had nearly completed the ADN program. In all these 20...

  20. Not a real nurse??

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

    Things need to change in nursing. RNs move to make changes in their scope of practice all the time, yet LPNs seem to think it's not possible and RNs continue to foster that misconception (job...

  21. LVN/LPN unions?

    LPNer replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at a University Hosp where the RNs had their own union and the LPNs were in the union with most of the other staff, all of which were non-licensed personel! The needs of those personel who...

  22. LVN/LPN unions?

    LPNer replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ancilliary personel! Run, stay away from them. They can not help the LPN in our particular

  23. Doing away with LPNs

    LPNer replied to krmkl0921's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did not mean that experience alone should allow a greater scope of practice but that the BON should institute a ladder that would allow LPNs to test and gain a rung on the ladder if passed. This...

  24. Head to Toe Assessments?

    LPNer replied to Tree2144's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The way I remember to cover my bases when doing a head to toe is to, of course, start at the head and think of each system in the area I am working with. Overall Appearance, grossly obese, emaciated,...

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

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

    My school required that back in the mid 70s. Alas, the hospital they were attached to has closed, so did