jonnysangel777 LPN, LVN

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    Advice: High school to middle school nurse

    jonnysangel777 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I work in both. I enjoy both as well. In my district we have a lot of fights, mostly gang related, and drug use with some ODs. I have found though that the middle schoolers are more manipulative and...
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    What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

    jonnysangel777 replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    School nurses in my district wear casual attire. It's a very relaxed
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    jonnysangel777 replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    We have many students who come in all the time claiming "they feel sick" and want to go home. I have learned to weed out those who are faking and those who are truly sick. I communicate a lot with the...
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    Substance Abuse TX CTRs

    jonnysangel777 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it in the LVN/LPT scope of practice in CA to perform COWS and CIWAS under the supervision of a RN? Do you know if MAs and RADTs are allowed to perform COWS and CIWAS? I've noticed that...
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    Head Lice

    jonnysangel777 posted a topic in School

    What are your school policies on head lice? Students at my school can stay in school as long as there aren't live
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    LVN California CEUs

    jonnysangel777 replied to brittney2831's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes nursing courses counts as
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    Head Lice

    jonnysangel777 replied to jonnysangel777's topic in School

    Thank you all for replying to this post. Very
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    Faking sick

    jonnysangel777 replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I work at a school providing Diabetic management for a middle schooler. I work in the same office as the health aide. Students come in all day c/o HA, stomachache, N/V, and "I don't feel good", and...
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    Staffing ratios

    jonnysangel777 replied to MOnurse33's topic in Psychiatric

    the facility I just left is an acute 16 bed facility. they are always short staffed. day shift 1 licensed psych tech (lpt) or 1 lvn and 1 CNA and that was OK on day shift. that happens every weekend....
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    LPT to LVN

    jonnysangel777 replied to iamlynnlynn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would go for your
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    CA LVN injecting Botox/Fillers

    jonnysangel777 replied to WandaB.Adamsny's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    https://americanmedspa.org/blog/california-continues-history-of-limiting-lvns-and-mas-in-medical-spas "MAs, LVNs are not able to inject Botox, use lasers or light-based devices, or provide...
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    Message from an RN to LVNs

    jonnysangel777 replied to Queen Tiye's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs/LVNs are able to do just about as much as a RN but in every state they are looked down upon which is obvious by comparing the difference in pay. There is at least $20 - $30 difference, sometimes...
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    School Nurses, When To Call Parents!

    jonnysangel777 replied to Gina30's topic in School

    I currently provide diabetic care for one student and then assist the health tech as needed. Apparently at the school I work at when a student comes in c/o HA, sore throat, cough, runny nose,...
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    Entrance exams and GPAs

    jonnysangel777 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I think there is a need to petition against entrance exams and required GPAs for nursing schools, especially for LPNs/LVNs and those who have Associate degrees and higher. Currently practicing nurses...
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    How much do you make 2016

    jonnysangel777 replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Since I moved to Cali back in 2019 I've made between 30 - 36 per hour. While Hawaii is still at 19 - 25 per hour. I've tried SNF, AL/MC, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, and Private Duty...
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    How much do you make?

    jonnysangel777 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    I'm in Cali now making $30/hr. My last job in Hawaii I was making $20/hr. I moved to Cali because the pay in Hawaii wasn't matching the cost of
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    How much do you make?

    jonnysangel777 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    Hawaii - LPN $19-22/hr Cali - LVN
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    MARS

    jonnysangel777 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Can a nurse "prefill" the MAR with "FR" (Family Responsible for medication administration) for days that the nurse is not caring for the
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    Role of the LPN

    jonnysangel777 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Are LPNs allowed to do assessments in their home visits of personal care
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    Role of the LPN

    jonnysangel777 replied to jonnysangel777's topic in Private Duty

    At my other job I am not able to do assessments, I can assist with gathering information but that's about it. Thank you again for all of your
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    MARS

    jonnysangel777 replied to jonnysangel777's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you so much for all of your advice. I talked to the nurse who was struggling with this issue and with 2 people telling her 2 different things and she was actually going to write to the board of...
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    Interviewing after Resignation

    jonnysangel777 replied to Mscoleman78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've listed every nursing job on my resume and when I put my reason for leaving when I have resigned from a not sooo good employer, I will put something like... Looking for more opportunities to...
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    Can LPNs do nursing care plan

    jonnysangel777 replied to Sequeyamh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do the care plans here in Hawaii in Private Duty Nursing for my PCA clients and my other job in Psych Nursing I can start the care plan and treatment as well and its just basically starting a...
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    How much do you make 2016

    jonnysangel777 replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Hawaii and as a LPN in Private Duty Nursing I make $21/hr and my other job, a LPN in Psych Nursing I make
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    How much do you make?

    jonnysangel777 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    Here in Hawaii, PD LPN hourly rate is $21. But with my other job in psych I make $24/hr. In Cali, I have found jobs that pay over $30 for LPNs. Location is a key role, as well as