candykane

candykane specializes in LTC, CCU.

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1. Foley insertion.. best techniques???

   candykane replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an LPN for 8 years and have worked in Geriatrics the entire time. I have never had a problem with foleys in geriatric women but I am now precepting in the ED in my last semester of ADN...

2. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

   candykane replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

   This is the last semester at the cc. I'm taking Nursing Throught the Lifespan III, Transitions and for my Hummanities (sp) class the Old Testament. My med surg clinical is everyother Sat 7a-7p and I...

3. Anyone finished with finals?

   candykane posted a topic in LPN to RN

   Our final was yesterday for Nur202. Whew, glad this is over for a few weeks. Over half our class went in to the final failing. Thank goodness I passed with a B. I will really be suprised if they...

4. Is it easier?

   candykane replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

   I feel being a LPN has been a tremendous help in the RN program. The traditional students did not have a pharmacology class. They are learning a few drugs along with the disease process. I feel...

5. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   candykane replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

   I am a 33 yo LPN, I have worked in many areas of LTC(charge nurse, staff development, supervisor, and mds coordinator). I resigned when I started back to school. I felt like I need to be getting...

6. Age when you had your first child?

   candykane replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was 22 when I had my son. I learned my lesson. LOL. He is now 10 and has never wanted any

7. transition from hospital to LTC

   candykane replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I had a patient in LTC before that was a DNR but needed some IV Lasix for CHF and I had to beg my RN supervisor to give. He finally gave it after much encouragement and the resident was not having to...

8. LPN to RN student forum

   candykane replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

   I also think this would be a good thread. I am LPN that is back in school in the RN program. I think we could offer each other ideas and

9. Need some Ideas

   candykane replied to nurse_elyse's topic in General Nursing

   Just recently did this as part of nursing school. Some made posters with pictures of germs. Don't underestimate these children, they were smart. We taught them to cough or sneeze in the bend of...

10. should i give up on my dream

    candykane replied to jacob1's topic in General Nursing

    If your hubby says quit then quit. My hubby told me the same thing and my money was our entertainment expenses as well. I don't think I could make it working, going to school and taking care of my...

11. Does anyone have a walk in my shoes program

    candykane replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    We had a job swap at my facility. We posted a sign at the time clock and everyone who wanted to participate signed up either as a host or participant. Everyone was matched up accordingly. This was...

12. Wallace State Hanceville

    candykane replied to bmburke78's topic in Alabama Nursing

    We had to take a test and I can't remember the name right off hand at this moment. I also had all academics required for the ADN program but decided to do LPN first. I have heard they except...

13. Wallace State Hanceville

    candykane replied to bmburke78's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I looked on ABN and Wallace graduated 183 ADN students and the percentage rate was 74.3%. I graduated in 98 from the LPN program there and I passed Nclex on the first exam. I agree that it depends...

14. Proper insulin combining?

    candykane replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience at LTC an order must be written to d/c any med, tx or change in plan of care. I have also been trained to aspirate Regular then NPH. Are the PP not enforced and updated at your...

15. Most common LTC meds - help with a list please:)

    candykane replied to MamaCheese's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't forget Detrol. Gotta go gotta go right now! Zinc and megace