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  1. Ptsd

    fireflyLPN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Does any have experience treating PTSD patients? Can aphasia accompany this in a "crisis" stage? Is it part of the disease process? Thanks in

  2. I took my Nclex-pn today

    fireflyLPN replied to lpn4themoment's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes they are available on a Sunday. That's how I found my results. Best of luck to

  3. Ptsd

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Psychiatric

    Jnette, I'm not an expert either, just a small potatoes neuro-LPN. I had a situation like the one I described... The pt came in through the ER, sent up to my unit, and got a dx for possible stroke....

  4. Ptsd

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Psychiatric

    I appreciate your quick reply! I have always been interested in PTSD but had never heard of aphasia being one of the symptoms. If you don't mind could you elaborate more on your experiences? Could...

  5. End of Shift Report

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok... In my facility, we don't use the taped report. We are just given the Kardexes, and given 20 minutes to review them. Then we go out and find the nurses who had our pt's, and get report from them...

  6. What Is Your Biggest Weakness?

    fireflyLPN replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

    Going through this thread I was surprised that no one mentioned pt's families. I understand that alot of them are scared, but I have more than a few get in my face upon literally walking in the room...

  7. End of Shift Report

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies!! That helps a

  8. Now I am really questioning nursing

    fireflyLPN replied to socalirn's topic in General Nursing

    I just would like to echo the sentiments so many have posted before me. As a nurse you sometimes meet your patients on the worst day of their life. This is a special privildge you have as a nurse,...

  9. CNA Question

    fireflyLPN replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it appalling? When I think of the word appalling, its more along the lines of a father impregnating his MRDD daughter, soldiers in being burned alive and hung from a bridge, or some of the...

  10. Any Healthcare facilities that offer Paid apprenticeship /Internship to be a LPN?

    fireflyLPN replied to goodgirl1977's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't really heard of such a program, but that doesn't mean there is no such thing... There are internships at my hospital, but they are available after you graduate from a state approved...

  11. Straight Dope on Acinetobacter please

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Infectious Disease

    Thank you much Madame! I fear marshmallows sticking to the roof of my mouth, is that a disease too?

  12. Straight Dope on Acinetobacter please

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Infectious Disease

    Bump

  13. Job as Pharmacy technician?

    fireflyLPN replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am not sure if this was the intention of the post, but I will give you my 2 pesos ... I worked as a pharm tech for a year before I went to nursing school. I would look up meds from time to time...

  14. Anyone wear Crocs?

    fireflyLPN replied to nurscee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Crocs! I have had multiple injuries to my left ankle making it hard to stand for a 12h shift, and this is by far the most nursing shoe I have worn! Also, they are so light weight that you...

  15. Anyone recently taken the NCLEX??

    fireflyLPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oops! My bad... it was indeed 85 questions! Sorry about the faux pas

  16. Dilemma - LPN to RN program

    fireflyLPN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all, I recently graduated from a LPN vocational school. I did not like it at all. I felt the instructors were at times downright rude/disrespectful & the program head was indifferent to the...

  17. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    fireflyLPN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still new, but my biggest pet peeve is nurses who while doing a sterile procedure answer their phone, grab their pen to take a note, or fuss with their hair! I mean

  18. Interview Help

    fireflyLPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    luv4nursing, After I typed up that reply I did think of a question they gave me that tripped me up... It was "what do you expect from a supervisor?" I replied with something like "uhh, uhh... Open...

  19. Dilemma - LPN to RN program

    fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you Laura for such a thoughtful response. I have thought it over and I'm going back! If I get in for the next open session, I'll start in four months - egads!! I'm already nervous! Thanks again...

  20. Anyone recently taken the NCLEX??

    fireflyLPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took my boards almost two months ago... I got one "check all that apply" and one fill in the blank. The fill in the blank was a calculation, and the check all that apply was a tough one. I don't...

  21. Interview Help

    fireflyLPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just graduated from LPN school 3 months ago. In the interview, they really didn't ask me a whole lot of questions, so I will defer to someone more experienced... As for interview attire, I didn't...

  22. News Flash !!!!!!!

    fireflyLPN replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats Jami. I remember when I first signed my name with the LPN behind it. It was a trip~! Best of luck to you in your nursing

  23. $30,000 for nsg school tuition????

    fireflyLPN replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    The technical college I graduated from (LPN) just started offering a LPN to RN Diploma program. It runs in the neighborhood of $24, 000 - not including bridge classes you can only take there, books...

  24. Doors in Nursing....

    fireflyLPN replied to Meds Queen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Meds Queen, I feel your pain. I am also in Ohio and disappointed with the lack of choices for LPN to RN. Many of the places advertise as being an LPN fast-track, but in reality little to no time is...

  25. What was the cost of your LPN school

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

    I attended my PN training at a privately run technical school. The price was about $12 g for everything (including books and uniforms). The instructors there weren't very good, and they were at times...