Archerlpvn

Archerlpvn LPN, LVN

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  1. Who gets visits once a week?

    Archerlpvn replied to Patchouli's topic in Home Health

    In the three companies I work for, I have 1-2 clients in each that are medfills and or prefill syringe cases. They are long term home care patients and doctors have requested us to be there for those...

  2. salary

    Archerlpvn replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Denver Colorado I get 35 per

  3. New Grad Endorsement

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

    LVNs are allowed to start a peripheral iv line in CA, if iv certified of course. If IV certified, the LVN may start a peripheral IV line :) plus they can infuse blood and blood products to

  4. LPN Scope of Practice By State

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

    in any state lpns are to be supervised by any of the aforementioned prescribing

  5. LPN Scope of Practice By State

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

    I think kansas has one of the the broadest scopes for sure. They can IV push certain meds out there. In terms of IV in California, LVNs can start PIV and administer fluids for hydration and piggyback...

  6. Where are LPNs typically used?

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

    Certain areas use LPNs in urgent care in my area of Denver. LPNs are nurses too FYI. If you indeed want to work in the ER L&D then you should probably head straight for that RN if that is your...

  7. New LPN Grad moving to Washington

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

    I think you can, but the market from what I remember is more tough in southern Washington and in Oregon in general for LPNs.. It can be done I'm sure if you aren't too picky. 5-8 weeks for endorsement...

  8. Question: Applies to nurses all ages

    Archerlpvn replied to Chris996's topic in Florida Nursing

    I can for a fact the you will not lose your New York license. You will simply obtain a Florida license through endorsement. It will be your responsibility to keep both licenses current and all fees...

  9. WHERE TO BEGIN???!

    Archerlpvn replied to jahmilli5181's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunders comprehensive nclex pn review and just did a lot of the practice tests on the cd

  10. New job working nights in Home Health - looking for advice in setting up schedule

    Archerlpvn replied to visionary123's topic in Private Duty

    I think you're referring private duty

  11. Malpractice Insurance?

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

    Yes in general you pay yearly. I personally have NSO malpractice insurance. It's good have people on your side lol. You may be able to buy the student insurance but not sure since you currently...

  12. New LPN Grad moving to Washington

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

    Good luck to you :) Vancouver is pretty! Portland is gorgeous. Hope you have good car insurance cuz there are so many rocks chip incidents in Washington and north Oregon

  13. New LPN Grad moving to Washington

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

    Since you're so close to the border of Oregon I would consider endorsing license to Oregon as well as you could cross stateline and have more chances for employment in the Portland metro area. The...

  14. Job interview

    Archerlpvn replied to geralda780's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They may ask this "Have you ever dealt with a difficult patient? What was difficult and how did you handle it?". "Give me an example of a time you went above and behind as an advocate for ur

  15. what you like most

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

    In context of home health, I love being able to advocate for my patients and perform my visits without having to do recerts and opens lol. In general I feel that I'm more of a bedside nurse as an LPN...

  16. New grad in Colorado Springs

    Archerlpvn replied to x28y31's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm an LPN and it took less than a week to be hired in home health :) I'm in Denver and have about 1.5 yrs experience as an LPN. Originally from ca. I hear there is opportunity doing PDN in CO...

  17. Dr. orders for OTC meds

    Archerlpvn replied to ttouslee's topic in Home Health

    Yes you need one to be able to fill a med box and or administer personally. Always an order to fill or give virtually anything even a supplement like a vitamin

  18. Lpn/Lvn private duty

    Archerlpvn replied to ladeelovex3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Home health nurses and PDN's are in my opinion, notorious for being creative and crafty in a good way lol. Very

  19. Lpn/Lvn private duty

    Archerlpvn replied to ladeelovex3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Make sure that the company gives you enough orientation. Make sure you're comfortable with the case acuity too. Don't let them throw you into a ventilator case or a unstable case as a new nurse.. Get...

  20. New Nurse BP

    Archerlpvn replied to Kr1st1na's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is the chest piece turned in the right

  21. NCLEX PN in less than 24 hours !

    Archerlpvn replied to monicaaavn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Be confident in your knowledge and leave it all on the "table" and walk out of there with no regrets knowing you did your best! Good

  22. Do you ever hold Lantus?

    Archerlpvn replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am an LPN as well, and I never hold lantus. I don't think that was decision based solely off being an LPN, that was just bad nursing judgement across the board in general that any individual RN or...

  23. LPN Starting pay in your area?

    Archerlpvn replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    These are the typical starting rates in home health and LTC that I am aware of. CA can be higher but in general pays less than WA and CO for sure. I'm am getting paid 28 per visit in home health and...

  24. Get together at NTI 2014 Denver - Will You Be There??

    Archerlpvn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Critical Care

    I understand :) I will be letting my RN know though as she hopes to get info critical

  25. Get together at NTI 2014 Denver - Will You Be There??

    Archerlpvn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Critical Care

    Is it open to all nursing disciplines including LPNS? I would love to go! I live in