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kk2000

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  1. Pain is NOT subjective

    kk2000 replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Pain Management

    I know this is an old thread, but had to put in my 2 cents, for what its worth! Unfortunately the signs that a "DrugSeeker" exhibits are pretty much the same as a pain patient that is not getting...

  2. Anyone been deemed ineligible to work(in Florida) by AHCA?

    kk2000 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello: I am wondering if any nurses out there have been deemed ineligible to practice in the state of Florida by AHCA? The new background check rules began on August 1st, I believe. If deemed...

  3. Chest pain after PICC removal?

    kk2000 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi- Removed a PICC today in the pt's home-procedure went fine-no c/o pain or discomfort, site looks great-length was the same as when it was put in, if not a tad longer which is not that unusual for a...

  4. 4 months and already "burned out' any ideas?

    kk2000 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi. I have wanted to be a hospice nurse for as long as I can remember. What a privilege to assist a patient and their family experience a 'good" painfree (hopefully) death. Unfortunately at the...

  5. I admit, this is the silliest question ever...

    kk2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok, this will sound ridiculous, but it is really stressing me out! I have 2 interviews tomorrow, one for a suoervisory position, one is for work in a medical office. I needed a change from home...

  6. malpractice/liability insurance?

    kk2000 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a newly licensed LPN, getting ready to start some Excelsior courses. I remember our instructors stressing the fact that we all get personal liability insurance, as the facilities will not protect...

  7. help! looking for info on iv antibiotic admin

    kk2000 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I would really appreciate some help! I am lookking for step by step instructions on administering antibiotics via picc line. It needs to be reconstituted, the vial with powder is attached to the...

  8. Is it just my agency????

    kk2000 posted a topic in Home Health

    Ok. I am a little frustrated. It seems that there is an awful lot of chaos at my hhca. Lots of missed visits due to inaccurate frequencies, communication, etc. I really love my job, but every few...

  9. You experienced ED nurses will get a kick out of this.....

    kk2000 replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    YES, yes, yes-I completely understand! With our parents sometimes things are not what they appear to others.

  10. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

    kk2000 replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think a contributing factor in the confusion about LPN's is the huge differences in the LPN scope in different states. Some states do not allow LPN's to even pass narcotics, nor can they do Iv's,...

  11. How long is your average visit?

    kk2000 posted a topic in Home Health

    Just curious- how long would you say your average visit is, for say an uncomplicated wound care or a client post cabg?

  12. What's your pay for an LPN working HH? Just curious.

    kk2000 replied to emndarmic's topic in Home Health

    Hello: $800.00 per week, up to 32 visits. Generally do between 20-30 visits. Over 32 is paid the per diem rate of $25.00 per visit. Lots of paperwork, doc calls, etc., but generally a job with lots...

  13. Is current thinking on pain control creating drug addicts?

    kk2000 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I know I am not addressing the OP's actual question, but... I really think it is important to note that people in pain can laugh, joke, eat, etc etc. This is not a very accurate indicator of whether...

  14. infusing abx through Picc

    kk2000 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hello. Could someone direct me to a site where I could read the step by step procedure for infusing antibiotics through a PICC? I am looking for the procedure for a homecare patient, from step one...

  15. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    kk2000 posted a topic in Pain Management

    Hi. First let me say that I don't want this to end up as a debate over real pain or drug seeking. What I am looking for is reasons why there is such a suspicion of pain patients. I am in nursing...

  16. Question about post carotid endarectomy

    kk2000 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Would love any thoughts from some seasoned nurses. I have a home health patient who had an endarectomy about 12 days ago. VSS, incision looks great, he feels strong and is really having no ill...

  17. Any LPN's with first job in Homecare?

    kk2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. Just wondering if any of you started their nursing career in homecare. I understand the downside to starting a career in homecare without acute care/med surg experience, or nursing home. But, the...

  18. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    kk2000 replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Had to respond here-when you know you aren't believed, and are not validated just because you are not presenting with classic pain signs and vitals, one tends to be very scared of being labelled. I,...

  19. Any LPN's with first job in Homecare?

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. I don't really do shift work, like you do. A lot more driving for me! I understand what you mean about being on your own. I do visits which usually last from 1/2 hour to an hour, depending on the...

  20. Any LPN's with first job in Homecare?

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. I am in the Tampa, Fl. area. Pay is 25.00 per visit. Some visits are at the pt's home, some are in

  21. Any LPN's with first job in Homecare?

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm pretty lucky-guess the agency must have been desperate, they hired me with no experience. I do have home health aide experience plus homecare working with developmentally disabled, and have some...

  22. LPN scope of practice

    kk2000 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi. Maybe someone can help. I have been looking all over the BON website for some definition of the LPN scope of practice. In other words, something that pretty much spells out what an LPN can and...

  23. LPN scope of practice

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. I know that we can do almost everything here, as well. A lot of the IV stuff, for instance, hanging blood, can be done by an LPN, but it must be under "direct supervision"...

  24. time frame for nclex results?

    kk2000 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good morning all, Just curious if anyone has recieved their results on a weekend? I took my test Thursday late afternoon, and was wondering if I should expect availability to my quick results today,...

  25. I know this has been talked about ad nauseum, but...

    kk2000 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-Pn today. I was at the top of my class in school, and actually felt pretty confident going in. The first question on the test threw me for a loop! I thought it was supposed to get...