CmacD

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1. Scope of Practice in US

   CmacD posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Just a question out of curiosity! I am an LPN in Canada, specifically Alberta. I know the scope of practice in Canada can vary from province to province and I know that it does in the states as well....

2. Multi-dose insulin vials

   CmacD replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

   We had multi dose vials per patient. Just recently we have gone exclusively to insulin

3. Getting over a med error, what now?

   CmacD replied to CmacD's topic in General Students

   Thanks so much everyone for your feedback and encouragement! I feel much better now and had great support from my instructor (who absolutely does take responsibility) and the charge nurse on the unit....

4. Getting over a med error, what now?

   CmacD posted a topic in General Students

   I feel terrible, I have made a med error in clinical. Somehow, I missed giving a prophylactic heparin injection. I go over my MARs numerous times in a shift and I don't know how I could have missed...

5. 2014-2015 LPN Students Roll Call!

   CmacD replied to **guest2015**'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I wish I was starting my LPN in September, However I have to wait until January!! I will be taking the 2 year program here in

6. Roll Call 2014

   CmacD replied to Brucshaire's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I don't start full time until Jan 2015 because of money, however I am doing some of the courses distance in advance starting soon. Very

7. why are you going the LPN route?

   CmacD replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I just don't have the resources to go full time for 4 years. Also, I have not decided what I would like to do after as of yet. I am considering doing the Ortho Tech or the OR Tech programs, or I can...