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  1. Why do I need to administer Liquid KCL with lots of water?

    ironman53 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For example order states gives 20MEQ/15ml of KCL with 120cc of water. Why can't I just give the pt the 15cc of KCL? A woman was fired because she didn't dilute the medication when administering via...

  2. Future LPN Student

    ironman53 replied to BrightSmileNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As an LVN here in CA, LA area, I can say that it was the toughest thing I've ever gone through. It took me a little over 24 months of schooling plus an extra time for boards, and licensure waiting. I...

  3. Nurse working as an aide.

    ironman53 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I rarely post on here, but I really wanted to hear some opinions on this. I have been in LVN in CA almost a year now. I work in a LTC sub acute, where I pass meds, trach care, GT care,...

  4. Nurse working as an aide.

    ironman53 replied to ironman53's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, there was a little regret in me when completing the LVN program, i already knew LVN jobs were hard to find and most job opportunities for VNs are in LTC, which isn't where i want to be career...

  5. New job opportunity

    ironman53 replied to stephanie.monaco's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I say go for it and don't look back. If you truly hate the SNF and that work environment. It won't hurt to try new things, but if the salary is an issue, you need to find what is best for your finance...

  6. Thinking of quitting VN school

    ironman53 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all. I'm a 21 year old male nursing student, currently a term 3 student out of 4 terms. I also work at a PEDS unit as a CNA. Been one for over a year now. I get very anxious whenever I perform...

  7. Thinking of quitting VN school

    ironman53 replied to ironman53's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you all for your responses, I have reignited my desire to become a nurse and finish strong. All your insight is