fireflyLPN

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1. Straight Dope on Acinetobacter please

   fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Infectious Disease

   No kidding... Comforting to know that when they recycle machinery they are thoroughly cleaning it!!! An update to my story; I recently was chatting with this Respiratory Therapist. We started talking...

2. Where is an Lpn School in Ohio?

   fireflyLPN replied to ardent4you's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   In Dayton there is Rets Center & Miami Valey Career Tech Center. Those are the only 2 I know

3. Guess my LPN means zilch- vent/rant

   fireflyLPN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Let me first off say that I am sorry that hospitals in your area are not LPN friendly. In my area all the hospitals hire LPNs (6 total). I believe that the trend towards not hiring LPNs is simply...

4. The difference: LPN Vs. RN

   fireflyLPN replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I looked into finding an LPN program and i can't find one.... all I can find is nursing.. I think you meant Registered Nursing? The difference between an RN & an LPN varies state to state, and...

5. "Take Downs"

   fireflyLPN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not in a psych unit, but we have a "Code Violet" (Violence)... When this code is called all the men in the area are supposed to report & so is the lift team (a group of thorough strapping...

6. Advice on when/how to begin job hunt

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

   It is unlikely for an agency to hire a new grad, but it is possible. Most HH agencies in my area say that they will not hire a new grad, but I know of several people that got hired straight outta...

7. Best area to start nursing carreer?

   fireflyLPN replied to Bicycleboy's topic in General Nursing

   Ahh, ok.

8. Best area to start nursing carreer?

   fireflyLPN replied to Bicycleboy's topic in General Nursing

   Siri, Just out of curiosity, why the MICU (mobile

9. Thoughts on Maric College?

   fireflyLPN replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

   Just a little FYI... It seems like most BSN programs will accept "Diploma" grads, at least in Ohio. This includes grads from schools that are not "accredited" through the higher education councils...

10. CNS Question

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thank you so much for the replies! It all makes sense

11. CNS Question

    fireflyLPN posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hi, The other day I took an VO order from our Ortho CNS. I usually deal with PA-C's, so after she finished giving me the order I asked which doctor she was with (thinking that I would have to make a...

12. Bad Days

    fireflyLPN replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Puglet, Yeah I absolutely have my doubts sometimes. But its more like I really wish I would've taken the job in that Drs office!!! Running around my entire shift while others are sitting at the...

13. Bad Days

    fireflyLPN replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hear ya puglet. I had 2 bad days this week! I got bye by not thinking about my mishaps at work, when I was not there. Go out and see a movie with your friends in your free time, or do whatever it is...

14. Who was your 1st patient

    fireflyLPN replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    My first pt as a student was a tiny, blind 104 yr old lady. She had met the president before, neat lady. My first pt as a Nurse was a guy (inmate) that broke his back playing football in the yard. He...

15. Frustrated with LPN school

    fireflyLPN replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hoosier, This probably isn't of any help to you right now, but when I was in the OB part of my LPN program I would practice skills on a teddy bear I had. Things like taking a temp, checking for hip...