Archerlpvn

Archerlpvn LPN, LVN

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  1. Clinic nurse

    Archerlpvn replied to Nola_Nurse_85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try and get very familiar immunization schedule, the idea of doing triage both in person and over the phone. IM injections, blood draws, heel sticks and more. It really depends if it’s an adult...

  2. New LPN

    Archerlpvn replied to rodri18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes we virtually all feel this way in our first few years as nurses, it’s normal. The learning curve is pretty steep sometimes especially in nursing homes where you have 20-30+ patients in your...

  3. Scope of Practice Florida

    Archerlpvn replied to HSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Doesn’t like look like Florida has a set list of all things you can and cannot do per se. Since they don’t, I would say it’s probably within your legal scope and personal scope if you know how...

  4. lvn lisence per equivqlency from california

    Archerlpvn replied to Nadir Mohamed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes if you graduate from an accredited LVN program, you can endorse your CA LVN license to all other states without issue. I would know cuz my original license is from CA and I have over 15 nursing...

  5. Home health nurse working as a maid?

    Archerlpvn replied to mzsuccess's topic in Home Health

    You need to toughen up and not stand for this, ever. You help your patient and that’s it. You’re not responsible for anyone else’s diaper, dishes, vacuuming etc. Only what pertains to your...

  6. Mandatory overtime in massachusetts nursing home

    Archerlpvn replied to Animal Lover01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get malpractice insurance if you don’t have it already. I have NSO. And I would leave that place! She’s gonna try and come at you after not completing one task after a 16 hours shift? She’s...

  7. LPN license by endorsement and IV training help

    Archerlpvn replied to IncuBoye's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You’re so welcome ? just reference my advice on this post and you’ll be all good. Good luck to you. Stay

  8. LPN license by endorsement and IV training help

    Archerlpvn replied to IncuBoye's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Haha you’re fine ? no worries at all. And you as an LPN in DE can definitely start a peripheral IV line. I just read it. But yes, you can go to Louisiana and work there under your DE multistate...

  9. LPN license by endorsement and IV training help

    Archerlpvn replied to IncuBoye's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also, if your DE license is a multistate license, you can practice in Louisiana while waiting to endorse, and take one of their approved IV courses there so you could get the hands on training...

  10. LPN license by endorsement and IV training help

    Archerlpvn replied to IncuBoye's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was going over IV therapy as it pertains to LPNs in Delaware, and LPN can do a lot minus IVP and blood products it seems. Did go over IV therapy in your PN program in DE? Louisiana is

  11. Quality of Life as a nurse by state

    Archerlpvn replied to Megan8083's topic in General Nursing

    Most metro areas in North Carolina aren’t as cheap as people think. Not compared to the salary anyway. I’ve literally lived in all the states you mentioned wanting to move to. I’m an LPN, but...

  12. Feeling safe

    Archerlpvn replied to Guest973564's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you referring to home health visits or private duty home care? They’re very different... skilled home health visits are generally more “acute”. And you do a variety of skills, teaching,...

  13. How do I get into a Emergency Unit as a Newly Grad LVN

    Archerlpvn replied to Joaquin Fernandez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not true! OP there are a few states, and areas within those states that will LVNs in the ER ? and most, it not all states hire LVNs/LPNs in urgent cares ? what state are you

  14. LPN license by endorsement and IV training help

    Archerlpvn replied to IncuBoye's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all, what start are you in? And what are you thinking of moving to? I’m pretty familiar with many states scope of practice and I have 15 nursing

  15. Help :(

    Archerlpvn replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Awww... hang in there, take the time you need to figure out what's best for you. I can see why you're conflicted.. seems tough.. Best of luck to you, and I wish you all the best, gay nurse to gay...

  16. LPN in the OR?

    Archerlpvn replied to ral2009's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In many states, LPNs can function in this role. I think a lot of it has to do with the specific state you are in their LPN scope of practice. It would help if we knew what state you're

  17. Home Health SOC Orders

    Archerlpvn replied to jenelaine17's topic in General Nursing

    A start of care can only be signed by physician. The nurse receiving and generating the order who is performing the SOC signs it as well. But a doctors nurse cannot "sign" it on behalf of the doctor...

  18. I feel like Oprah...

    Archerlpvn replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Omg that's so funny!! Love the post :) we all need someone like working with us

  19. PRN work?

    Archerlpvn replied to QuietIsntAWord's topic in General Nursing

    That just means that company prefers to use LPNs for the routine re-visits to save money. An RN doing a routine re-visit does the exact same "note" format as LPN doing the routine visit. It is true...

  20. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Archerlpvn replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like a straight up nightmare omg! I'd cry! What state do you live in? Just want to make sure so I never move there

  21. How do new grad Nurses that don't have BSN manage to survive this job market ?

    Archerlpvn replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes you can gain nursing experience elsewhere other than at the hospital. Setting such as home health, PDN, addictions/substance abuse, mental health facilities, LTC aka nursing homes, LTAC, rehabs,...

  22. RN License Endorsement

    Archerlpvn replied to AngelaAz's topic in General Nursing

    You can always inactivate it as well. So if you decide you want to go back, it'll be easier to get it back to active status. Mind you, the renewal rate for inactive is almost the same if not the same....

  23. Where Should I Move?

    Archerlpvn replied to may1787's topic in General Nursing

    Denver?? Portland's seasons tend to tránsition mildly. Fall tends to begin with rain, winter has a lot of rain, spring has less rain, and summer is hot lol. Denver has more distinct season for sure...

  24. Phlebotomy

    Archerlpvn replied to historylovinglpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like a way to weed people out.. im so sorry that's happening to you Sounds terrible. And I'm with you, 35/40 sticks is awesome for not having performed phlebotomy in so many years! I couldn't...

  25. Bored on weekdays!

    Archerlpvn replied to cblue152's topic in General Nursing

    Probably one of the easiest and most flexible things you could do is get with an agency and do some prn home health visits. You could pick as many as you want and make it work with your