Dan's Sunshine

I just took the NCLEX RN and I had too identify breath sounds using a headset. I think they are trying it out to see how it works before they add it in April. I would take the test before then. The sooner you take it after you graduate the better ...

Tonight will be the first night that I will be able to sign my charts as RN instead of LPN. Just thinking about it give me goosebumps. I can't wait to go to work!!

I took mine today too, it also shut off at 75 questions. I felt like I failed, but I think I got the good pop up on PearsonVue. Good luck to you!!

You need to check with your BON to see if you can hang chemo. I am an LPN in Florida - according to the state I can hang chemo but my hospital will only allow oncology certified RNs to hang chemo. As for the KCL, I would be comfortable hanging that...

I am an LPN in FL. I do IV therapy. I initiate and hang abx. I push all kinds of meds including narcs. I push meds using both peripheral and central lines. I start peripheral IVs. I hang blood under the supervision of an RN. There are very few...

I took my test yesterday 2/8. I'm in Florida and we do have quick results. Should I expect it to be there this weekend or will I have to wait until Monday? Does anyone know???? Thanks, Brandy

I took my test 2/8 at 3pm and got my results on Sat at 4pm. They should be there. How did you do???

Our clinical group has been asked to participate in the teach in this year. We are divided into groups of 3 and can basically teach anything we want having to do with heath care. We are going to a middle school with 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Besid...

We were required to buy supplies, but we also had to sign a waiver saying we would not practice on another human or animal.

I work for a magnet hospital. I don't know much about it but I can tell you a few things. Every patients care is overseen by an RN. There are lots of LPNs on staff but they have an RN to sign off on the dr orders. There are few CNAs but lots of P...

I am working on a study guise for my cardiac test and cannot find this answer anywhere. Can anyone help? Why may a post op aneurysym patient develop renal failure? Usually I am able to reason out an answer but this one has me stumped. Thanks!!

I did my first injection at clinical the other day and had a horrible experience. My patient was very thin. I was injecting 1 ml with a 1 inch needle. I asked if I should use a smaller needle, instructer said no. I asked if I should go in at an a...

My hospital offers $2500 a year in tuition reimbursement, no contract. I am currently in an earn as you learn program. All tuition and books paid up front plus an hourly stipend to sit in class. I signed a 2 year contract. For me getting paid to ...

I have to demonstrate the use of a moist hot compress tomorrow. I have all the reasons for doing this (promote circulation, reduce edema, ect..). One of the reasons is to consolidate exudate in a wound. Can someone explain this to me? Is exudate ...

Thank you!! I really appreciate it :)

http://www.babys-bliss.com/ Here is the info on the gripe water I used. You use a very small amount, 1 or teaspoons I think. As always, check with your Pedi first. It is considered an herbal remedy. We started using it because he had terrible gas...

My baby had hiccups everyday in utero and all the time after he was born. I used gripe water. Works every time.

I just started LPN school and we are just doing Core material right now. Our instructor likes to give us worksheets with questions that are not directly related to the book. I am horrible at any kind of crossword puzzles. Are there any websites th...

You are awesome!! That helps so much. Do you mind if I share the link with some classmates? Thanks again, Brandy

http://www.inciid.org The message boards helped me so much when I was trying to have a baby. I had 5 miscarriages and did not know anyone who understood what I was going through. There I found tons of women who were going through the same thing. N...

My program is Oct 2005 - Dec 2006. Oct 10 thru Dec 9 is actually the CNA part, but it is included as part of LPN training. I have heard rumors about LPNs being phased out but I don't think it is true in FL. I was hired by a local hospital to becom...

I think I start school after everyone else. My orientation begins Oct 10 and classes start Oct 18. This is a second career for me and I am starting to get nervous. :uhoh21: I decided to do this because I remember the nurses that have helped me...

Thank you for the advice and support. I am so glad I found this site. I am going to try to forget about school and just enjoy my family this week. :) Brandy

I guess you just told me how my life will be soon. :uhoh21: I am also married with a 2 yr old. My program does not start until next week. Wish I could offer some advice to you, but I can't. Just try to do your best and to remember that you are...

I agree, a different style or brand may fit you better. If I had to choose I would go with the loose top. Keep in mind that you might want to wear a shirt under it in the winter. I asked in registration about steths. We were told to get a good one...