MaraG.

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  1. Questionable Future

    MaraG. posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been working as an LPN for almost 7 years now. I've enjoyed it and found great reward from my career. I applied for the RN program and was accepted 4 years ago. Long story short, we started a...

  2. interviewing

    MaraG. replied to HollieLPN09's topic in General Nursing

    I have used some of the following questions: What is the greatest challenge that a nurse will face on this unit? What are the RN/LPN relationships like? What is the staff morale like? What is done...

  3. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

    MaraG. replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I was in school I bought 5 scrubs (tops and bottoms) that were different styles and colours. I made sure that they could be mix and matched. This way I could use different combinations...

  4. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    I could not imagine going back so soon. Where I live we get 1 year mat. leave. Plus I continue to accumulate vacation. So in the end I will take my 3-4 week vacation at the start of my mat leave then...

  5. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 16 weeks pregnant, saw the doctor today and she expressed some concerns. She is worried about the amount of lifting nurses do. I assured her that those I work with are very supportive and help...

  6. Starting my preceptorship

    MaraG. replied to wlb06's topic in General Nursing

    Go in with an open mind ready to learn. I am an LPN but I can tell you that school "work" in the hospital is a lot different from actually working in the hospital. Remember you boundaries and what...

  7. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    So far I have ben lucky, only 1 iso patient. (VRE in her urine) I think that my CNL has purposely assigned me to low risk assignments. But I am still early in my pregnancy, so we will see how things...

  8. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies. I hope that I can work until week 36. I would like the early time off to enjoy the quiet while it is still around, lol. I do work with a group of good people. They...

  9. How do you measure it?

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok I think I know the answer to this one but!! I got into a almost heated "discussion" about it with a co-worker. I asked her to give Morphine and 2mg Ativan to my pt (he has pancreatitis and ETOH...

  10. Someone's Family member almost died today.

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    someone's family member almost died in my care today. I acted fast and with haste hoping to give you just another day. As you lay in the bed sheets moist with sweat, the oxygen mask helping you to...

  11. Someone's Family member almost died today.

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes I wrote it this evening. The last hour of my night shift this morning left me with a lot to think

  12. I might just barf!

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 9 weeks pregnant and have been on vacation for about 3 weeks now. On my last shift I noticed that my usually strong stomach was a little sensitive. The site of urine soaked tissue on the floor...

  13. I might just barf!

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. It is both the sites and smells. The stool in the toilet did not smell, but it did leave skid marks on the bowl as it flushed down, that was gross! Mints are a good idea, I...

  14. The struggling student continues, will she actually pass?

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I have had an LPN student for the last four almost 5 weeks. I have spoken with her and her teachers about my concerns regarding her ability to perform assessments and relay important information,...

  15. The struggling student continues, will she actually pass?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the

  16. The struggling student continues, will she actually pass?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Turns out that the instructor asked my co-worker to take over this student, she declined. Apparently one of the higher ups asked that the student not come back to our floor. I feel bad, I wish I...

  17. Don't flush saline lock? I'm confused.

    MaraG. replied to boggle's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school, 3 years ago, I was taught to always flush. This created negative....... positive.......the correct pressure in the IVI (IV- infuser) It is what I do but with 3cc of NS

  18. how to help a struggling student?

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an LPN student who is on precpetorship right now. She is at the half way point in her time on the acute care ward I work on. Her mid term eval is coming up this week and I have concerns. I...

  19. how to help a struggling student?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Well it is done, I spoke with her teacher this AM and let her know how the night went. Missed two meds for one pt and an IV med for another. DId not think a low grade temp was a concern and only...

  20. Lab value making NPO detrimental

    MaraG. replied to Susie Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    With hgb it could be low d/t a bleed or rehydration (a dehydrated pt put on IV fluids) or any other issue. We have pt with low hgb NPO frequently for G&E's and other procedures. Low HCT could be...

  21. how to help a struggling student?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow! What a response. It is nice to see how supportive everyone is, thank you. I remember being a student and know that I would have liked the extra help and tips. But now I realize that it is all...

  22. how to help a struggling student?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to thank everyone for their replies. On our next shift I spoke with the student about my concerns. I told her that her practices were unsafe and that I had a lot of concerns with her basic...

  23. I hate this question...

    MaraG. replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    I use to work as a manager of a a few retail stores. Interviewing potential employees and being interviewed I learned a lot about the whole process. I found that people I remembered were the ones...

  24. how to help a struggling student?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies all. I hope that I can help her along and get her ready for the working world. It's hard because the course is so short and in 3 weeks she will be done and writing her

  25. how to help a struggling student?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Chapis - thanks for your reply. I hope that she takes advantage of the time i plan to give her to look up all of her meds. Virgo- There is a lot covered over 3 semesters. They touch on some things...