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  1. Taking a hit in the wallet for experience?

    scottaprn replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does the full time job offer benefits? Don't forget to include those when weighing

  2. Medical supply expiration dates

    scottaprn replied to kfariss's topic in Operating Room

    Justbeachy is absolutely correct. Check with the manufacturer to determine how long the products are sterile. In most (but not all) the product will be non sterile before the integrity of the...

  3. Resume Help. pending out of state license by endorsement

    scottaprn replied to JessLugo86's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise you to include it on your resume. The reason is that I know one of the hospitals in which I am credentialed uses software to scan resumes for keywords. (Others may as well but I know...

  4. Was I in the wrong to try to call 911?

    scottaprn replied to zombieghoast's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt-refer them

  5. Background check question

    scottaprn replied to Pricemr1105's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would encourage you to start with a quick google search as the laws in Tennessee changed in 2012. Then I would advise you consult an attorney about the case and see where you stand. We cant give...

  6. Background check question

    scottaprn replied to Pricemr1105's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Was the arrest in Tennessee? If so start working on getting it expunged. It will be to your long term benefit and it sounds like you just made a mistake and then got yourself together. As far as...

  7. Employer resonsibility?

    scottaprn replied to Maremma's topic in Health, Stress Management

    He hit you call the police and press charges. If he is hitting you there is no real choice at that time. This is not only in your best interest it is in the best interest of the patient as well. He...

  8. urine test

    scottaprn replied to tammy66's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Was this on the initial immunoassays test? Many common over the counter or prescription drugs can trigger a false positive result. If it was the immunoassays test that was positive they should send...

  9. What is the better antiemetic zofran or phenergan?

    scottaprn replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    Evidence shows that the outcome at 30 minutes after administration the outcome between zofran and phenergan are equal for relief of nausea. For prophylactic administration zofran has better numbers....

  10. Should I Report?

    scottaprn replied to Skeeter19910's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would only report if their were signs of abuse. The judge for either case you found could have taken away the custody of the child at trial. His findings at the time were that she wasnt an unfit...

  11. Negotiating job description

    scottaprn replied to ChickNlady's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The most important question someone taught me to ask to a doctor in a nurse practitioner interview is "What is your definition of collaberation between a physician and a nurse practitioner". If the...

  12. Classify as a Med Error?

    scottaprn replied to Skeeter19910's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, that would qualify as a medication error. As far as who you should report it to what is your facility policy? Studies show that a large majority of medication errors are never found. With...