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  1. Straight Dope on Acinetobacter please

    fireflyLPN posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I had a patient with this last night, neither myself nor the RN I was with had ever heard of it. There was some question as to what type of isolation said pt should be in, so while we were waiting for...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. "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...

  8. 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...

  9. Best area to start nursing carreer?

    fireflyLPN replied to Bicycleboy's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh, ok.

  10. Best area to start nursing carreer?

    fireflyLPN replied to Bicycleboy's topic in General Nursing

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

  11. 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...

  12. CNS Question

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

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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Paid Preceptorships??

    fireflyLPN replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about the nurse doing the precepting (the trainer) or the trainee (or preceptee)? If you are referring to the trainee, yes, at least some hospitals do that. I am currently in a...

  18. Online LPN to RN - Michigan Comm College Collaboration

    fireflyLPN replied to fry.girl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! Thanks so much

  19. Neuro question

    fireflyLPN replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    All in all, I think you did a good job. Besides the advice that was already given I would see about getting an order for Accuchecks. Where I work it is protocol to do Accuchecks when the pt is on...

  20. What LPN courses does EC accept?

    fireflyLPN replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Cindy, I am an LPN looking to attend RN school. While trying to figure out where I want to go, I contacted several universities (both 2 & 4 yr), and I got the same response (your school is not...

  21. What degree do I go for

    fireflyLPN replied to jls123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my facility they do hire LPN's in OB. Even in L&D. They are not many in that department,

  22. Share Your Saying

    fireflyLPN replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've got a couple *ss, grass, or gas nobody rides for free! - unknown You can get more with a gun and a smile than you can with just a smile - Al Capone I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears...

  23. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    fireflyLPN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    I've always loved the sciences & people fascinate me so I'd say an Anthropologist ala Carlos Castenada, but I think I would want to study the ancient Celts. Also I always dreamed of being a...

  24. Need help coping with disasters/war/terrorism?...here is some good info from NMHA

    fireflyLPN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Good resource - thanks for posting

  25. End of Shift Report

    fireflyLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am a new nurse working in a hospital. I have tried to do my best when giving report, like giving them the info that is not included in the Kardex, and major things like: diet, level of...