ucavalpn

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1. Where are you located VA nurses?

   ucavalpn replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

   VISN #6 -

2. 2 Nurses needed???

   ucavalpn replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I work in HH . I often pre-fill insulin syringes for my pt's. 1-2 weeks at a time. When I was working on the units I did often ask another nurse to double check

3. LPNs co-signing blood

   ucavalpn replied to John Cusano's topic in General Nursing

   In NC to it has to be 2 licensed people {LPN/RN , RN/RN} one of which must be an RN . Either can hang /monitor

4. Calling all nurses in NC and VA

   ucavalpn replied to curlygirlrn's topic in General Nursing

   I live in Asheville,NC . There are several hospitals around the area . The largest is Mission-St.Joe's , these were separate hospitals now combined into one corp. Mission has the larger ER . St.Joe's...

5. Older than dirt quiz

   ucavalpn replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

   Got them all but the gum. I may have even seen that and just forgot . My memory ain't what is used to be. Heather , my baby is older than

6. Frequent Faller

   ucavalpn replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I don't think your pt. will go for it , but I once worked LTC and had a pt. who wore a helmet . He still fell but at least his head was

7. Holiday staffing

   ucavalpn replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

   I work Home Health for a VA . We don't work w-ends or holidays , so no problem. I used to work as a staff nurse . at the same hospital. On the units I worked it was every other holiday . If you had...

8. All Lpn's Please Read

   ucavalpn replied to RNforLongTime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   In NC LPN's do not push iv meds , mix iv sol. for meds or draw blood from a central line ,no charge duties . Other wise we work pretty much the same as the RN's . Oh and we don't do the complete...

9. What to do about nurses who neglect their patients and their responsibility??

   ucavalpn replied to Terrie's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck to you, and when you get frustrated with your coworkers, give yourself to your patients. KateWright , what a wonderful way of thinking . I'll try

10. LPN to Cardiac Sonographer? Should I switch? Any sonographers/ultrasound techs here?

    ucavalpn replied to gerisings's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it . You can't go wrong learning something new

11. ANA discriminates against LPN/LVN

    ucavalpn replied to Kris10lnC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    - i guess you just did . - why

12. ANA discriminates against LPN/LVN

    ucavalpn replied to Kris10lnC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    - i guess you just did . - why

13. Professional Attire for Nurses

    ucavalpn replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    This brings back memories for me also . I rember my mom's crisp white uniforms , with long cuff sleeves . I loved to hear the russle when she walked by . I also rember my first "paid " job was...

14. NO MORE SUZY K !!!!!!!

    ucavalpn replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. Suzy K asked a question ,just a question. As for C.LO's reply , I don't agree with it . So what ? I am an LPN and I do know I make a big difference for my...

15. Why LPN??

    ucavalpn replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Mustangsheba , well said . I agree with you 100% . [This message has been edited by ucavalpn (edited March 26,