blue0714 LVN, RN

blue0714 has 31 years experience as a LVN, RN and specializes in Appeals Nurse Consultant.

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1. Question about patient abandonment

   blue0714 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   If you see another nurse potentially causing harm to patients (not giving scheduled meds), and a facility allowing it? You're correct.....Remember , you are an mandated reporter to let the BON know...

2. To what degree is the RN responsible for LPN errors

   blue0714 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I suggest going to the nurses bible; " BON Position's Statement" under "Synopsis of Differences in Scope of Practice for Licensed Vocational, Associate, Diploma and Baccalaureate Degree Nurses" for...

3. Feel Like A Failure

   blue0714 replied to Jennydeol's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Yes, competitive. Your grades need to be par. Your grades/classes need to take PRIORITY in your life for the entirety of your nsg curriculum. Make adjustments in your life to make sure that happens if...

4. Just a Little Venting

   blue0714 replied to Kbelle's topic in General Nursing

   " hello Dr don't wake me up, I'm calling about your order to inform you Ms. Sleepy Times procal is ........" Dr. don't wake me up reply: blah blah $#%% !! blankety blank "should I...

5. Failed NCLEX

   blue0714 replied to V.E.03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If you are not doing well with self guided study, you must try something different! Especially If it hasn't worked for you in the past. I suggest an instructor led program that lays out an outline...

6. LPN Alternatives to patient care

   blue0714 replied to Jeepers92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I too had fell into the same situation as you. I was an LVN of 20+ yrs with a wealth of experience in all types of nursing A-Z. Back when we started nursing, being an LVN really didn't hold us...

7. Would you call in sick?

   blue0714 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I totally get it about not having the luxury to quit youre job before you find another one. I was a single mom. BUT, i'm looking at this whole situation youre in right now. Ask yourself if you can...

8. Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

   blue0714 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Black box warning drugs should all have a 'TIME OUT" and 2 RN's verifying. Also, Pyxis should not allow for dispensing of these drugs without those two

9. Pts who insult you?

   blue0714 replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

   Go back to your psych book when dealing with these type of patients. Most act out because they feel they have lost control over what happens to them and or no one is listening to them. I know it...

10. Already struggling as a cna

    blue0714 replied to Sammiegurl87's topic in General Students

    [h=3]Hi Sammiegurl87,[/h] Guess what? Just the fact that you care about all the details and accuracy of what your'e doing? Puts you way ahead of lots of others. Keep up that dedication to...

11. NCLEX Resource Review - Kaplan, Hurst, UWorld

    blue0714 replied to hmvassar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you taken their (UWORLD) NCLEX-RN Self-Assessment Test? It will tell you your chances of passing. I think thats a good percentage you have reported on your other tests though. I think mine...

12. UM, how many reviews per day?

    blue0714 replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in Case Management

    I have been in case management for 10 yrs and it happened to me. Just remember that employers always lean toward the lower figure of the production expectation when recruiting new hires. Often times...

13. Part-time case managers?

    blue0714 replied to Mnmom86's topic in Case Management

    Hello. I have been in case management for 10 years and unfortunately I have never seen Part-time offered. There are UR jobs however, in case managent that are telecommuter jobs were you can work from...

14. Concerns, asked to resign, etc.

    blue0714 replied to LostKitten's topic in General Nursing

    You passed your nsg boards just like the rest of them. Slow? A question to ask yourself maybe is .......why are the other nurses getting things done so fast? Hmmmm. Sometimes unfortunately your...

15. "He wants his Ativan? Well I'm not giving it to him"

    blue0714 replied to learnfromthis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YOU did all the right things. Remember this situation when you become a nurse as well to keep you on the right track to never become like her. Never lose that caring you now hold for your patients....