LightCommaStix replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing
Being such good friends, the doctor isn't going to reprimand her. And why would he/she? He/she keeps a good friend in the office, and all the work is completed (by YOU!) You can either look for another job, or ignore her (easier said that done, I ...
LightCommaStix replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric
In my facility, (home health care) we have been told that LPNs cannot legally perform assessments as far as Medicaid/Medicare are concerned. Therefore, all our assessments are performed by RNs. Several LPNs friends working the floor at a large hospi...
LightCommaStix replied to jbjorn2b's topic in General Nursing
In my graduating class of 29 students, I was the only one under 30! Nursing as a second career is becoming the standard, not the exception. Many, MANY nursing students are juggling families and a job on top of nursing school. You can do it!!
LightCommaStix replied to Apollorn's topic in General Nursing
1 - I wouldn't waste my time/money at a medical school that didn't have those requirements. Even if the school was somehow accredited, it couldn't have a decent reputation. Your degree wouldn't be worth much more than the paper it was printed on. 2...
LightCommaStix replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in General Nursing
CubFan09 just mentioned this, but yeah, it's illegal for an employer to ask about pregnancy, marriage etc. in an interview. You're under no requirement to disclose this, and can file suit if an interviewer would ask. Also: please don't take my word o...
This is 50% rant, 50% request for advice. First, background info: I'm an LPN for a large company providing in-home services to MR/DD clients. (I have serious doubts regarding the company's ethics, Medicaid billing etc., but that's for another post.) ...
LightCommaStix replied to RNLULULABAMBA's topic in General Nursing
Blood sugar is definitely something you want to stay on top of. However, if you follow this line of logic, nearly any measured value could be considered a vital sign for a particular patient. WBC? ABG? At what point is it too much? IMHO, true vital s...
LightCommaStix replied to paulaking1978's topic in Kentucky
I'm a 2004 ACC LPN grad. Since moved to Huntington, working at MMBH (the "old state hospital") and an RN student at Marshall. Nice to know there are others in the area!