Dante75067

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1. Tips and advice for brand new nurse in SNF

   Dante75067 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

   Not to be hasty, I did read your other posts. I think you should do some career counseling. Being a nurse means critical thinking, taking responsibility and being held accountable. Based solely on your words I do not think you are mature enough yet. ...

2. Any LPN's with 25 years or more under their belt?

   Dante75067 replied to egglady's topic in LPN/LVN

   25yrs here. Happy with my job but feel the need to bridge or I will finish my career working in a LTC. 10yrs ED/Trauma, 10yrs ICU, 5yrs Oncology. And my options are less and less every year.

3. Can a LVN be a charge nurse

   Dante75067 replied to Luhg's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am also in Texas. You can charge over other LVN, CNA, Medical techs, etc... but not over RNs. When I was "charge" over my hospital's 16 bed PCU and 16 bed ICU I had the title "Resource". My supervisor would have had to officially direct the RNs. Ho...

4. LPNs in ICUs titrating drips

   Dante75067 replied to athena55's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work in an ICU and have for 20yrs in Okla and now in Texas. I have always titrated my own gtts. It depends on hospital policies. I have taken many courses and that does help to demonstrates competence.

5. LPN Scope of Practice By State

   Dante75067 replied to LovingPatientNice's topic in LPN/LVN

   Texas is a great place for experienced LVNs to work. Every hospital has their own policies but some are very good. State law forbids us from doing initial assessments, inserting PICCs, but that about all if you have been independently trained. You al...

6. HH for first job as an LVN ?

   Dante75067 replied to Kendruh's topic in LPN/LVN

   Catch 22. I would recommend 1-2 yr of Med/Surg for a background to be a good HH nurse, but if you can't get the experience...

7. legalities in giving a med

   Dante75067 replied to prettynurseL's topic in LPN/LVN

   Pick your battles. You will come by bigger ethical/legal issues than this.

8. Help! Decisions in MI, Lpn first or RN?

   Dante75067 replied to famof5's topic in LPN/LVN

   No hesitation. Get your RN.

9. LPN w/ BS-pre health but not BSN.. Please help

   Dante75067 replied to Leisenberg's topic in LPN/LVN

   Get your RN. I worked with an LVN who had his MBA. He got no special treatment.

10. What was your first LPN job?l

    Dante75067 replied to HoneyLPNurse's topic in LPN/LVN

    I did not study. I got a job in trauma and critical care for 6.25, as a graduate nurse.

11. I need advice

    Dante75067 replied to rubevicious's topic in LPN/LVN

    If you are so unsure of your skills, I recommend you have employment counseling. It does not sound like nursing is a good fit for you.