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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 the infection control nurse to get back w/us we g...

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 notation of that on the order) she said she wasn't....

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 and she told me that she normally works in the ICU...

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

Michelle, I'm not a OB Nurse, or even a mom. I was moved by your story, and would like to wish you nothing but the best on the exciting journey you are about to begin (both as a mom & future nurse)! :icon_hug:

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 that, a trend. I once sat through a conference held by...

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 even by facilities. If you check out your BON website...

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 young lads :redbeathe :) ). As to whether or not they...

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 school. As far as putting your school experience on y...

Ahh, ok. Gracias!

Siri, Just out of curiosity, why the MICU (mobile ICU)?

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 (I'm not talking about the BON). FWIW Best of luck to...

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

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 nurses station (and not offering help, or getting sni...

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 that you enjoy. I have a magnet on my fridge that...

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 had his own locked & loaded guard & everyt...

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 dysplasia, etc.. Just FYI, I worked as an Aide befor...

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 preceptorship that is paid regular/hourly.

Wow! Thanks so much Cheri!

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 Decadron.

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 accredited). I thought what the heck, I know they are...

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

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 and sweat. -Winston Churchill Do not go gentle int...

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 Volcanologist.

Good resource - thanks for posting it!