CmacD

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1. Scope of Practice in US

   CmacD posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   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. There are things I am allowed to do that my collea...

2. Multi-dose insulin vials

   CmacD replied to Sunshine716's topic in Medications

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

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. She has told me she still trusts me and that I am...

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 it. My instructor is wonderful and understanding, sh...

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 Alberta.

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 excited!!

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 continue on the LPN to RN route later. So I need to...