LPN0207

LPN0207

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  1. Acronyms that confuse

    LPN0207 replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    DON is Director of

  2. How many years have you been a nurse?

    LPN0207 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    been a nurse for 3 years, plan on working as one for quite a bit longer

  3. nurses that have fibromyalgia

    LPN0207 replied to lovinowls101's topic in General Nursing

    I have fibro as well, and work a lot of long days in pain and exhausted but in a good way. I have worked in nursing homes, worked overnights in a hospital and now am in a clinic which is very busy....

  4. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    LPN0207 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    forgive me if this has already been mentioned... Danity Kane-Damaged. Do, Do you got a first aid kit handy? Do, Do you know how to patch up a wound? Tell me, are you patient, understanding? Cause I...

  5. Are Lvn's Allowed To Do Initial Assessments??

    LPN0207 replied to Nony's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At the nursing home I worked with I did my own initial assessments. Now that I am in a hospital I still do them, but the RN double checks me and co

  6. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    LPN0207 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely love all the stories. Ouija boards totally creep me out, have never touched one and never

  7. Low Census-Cancelled Shifts-Where Are You Located?

    LPN0207 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Iowa...we don't get our hours canceled for low census though, its voluntary. We are a small hospital anyway..only have 25 beds, avg. census is 12-15.....we had 5 pts last

  8. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    LPN0207 replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN in a hospital setting and I don't think we are being phased out. In fact we are hiring more LPN's! There is very few duties that I can't take care of that the RN has to do for me,...

  9. Do Most LVN/LPN's hate RN's?

    LPN0207 replied to junebride's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Amen to that one! Our RN's are carry a lot of responsibility as well. I am more than willing to hand that over for now as

  10. Do Most LVN/LPN's hate RN's?

    LPN0207 replied to junebride's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have rarely had an issue with the RN's that I work with. Of course there are the occasional few that I don't think are worth their RN, but that's more of a personal conflict and personality wise,...

  11. Family Members

    LPN0207 replied to vonxojn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I actually just posted this story in another thread, but is applicable here as well. Happened last night. RN: The roads are so bad tonight, I wonder if so and so LPN would be willing to take call for...

  12. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    LPN0207 replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I initially worried about becoming an LPN, but no longer. I love my job, I have worked in two jobs so far in the year I have been a nurse. My first job was at a nursing home, that oddly enough...

  13. Sample routine of typical day for new nurse

    LPN0207 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is a sample of my day. I work 3-11p in a small hospital, usually 3 nurses total, two on the floor and 1 in the ER. Admits can come at any time during the shift, and of course, they usually show...

  14. what metal should my wedding ring be?

    LPN0207 replied to SBK1013's topic in General Nursing

    I gotta agree with everybody else, leave your beautiful new ring at home. I don't wear my wedding ring at work at all anymore. I know one person mentioned the gloves getting messed up by your ring,...

  15. How do you function in the Hospital setting?

    LPN0207 replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Are you allowed to have your own patients? How many patients can you have partnered? I carry all my own patients, when we are busy about 8 or 9 patients. We don't do partners, if I have an IV...

  16. How long to hear from IA BON?

    LPN0207 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Dixie!! I am so proud of you! YEA!

  17. How long to hear from IA BON?

    LPN0207 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    you totally passed...may I offer an early congrats?!?! Can't wait to hear the official passed though! Very big accomplishment, good for

  18. Best thing about being a Iowa nurse???

    LPN0207 replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    well, if I can be humorous about it, we always have a steady stream of patients. Summer provides us short term with dehydrations and heat strokes galore. Winter, we get broken hips and various other...

  19. How long to hear from IA BON?

    LPN0207 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how exciting! I wish you all the luck in the world!!!!!! Lol on the name change, that was pretty funny

  20. How long to hear from IA BON?

    LPN0207 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    dang Dixie...that really does seem like a long time, even when I graduated in December I had my stuff my graduation in January. I hope you hear from them very soon. You are checking your email...

  21. Let's wake up this message board!

    LPN0207 replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    Who do we have here? I am a fairly new LPN, graduated December 06, passed boards February 07, hence my screen name :) I work at Marengo Memorial Hospital. How long have you worked in said position? I...

  22. So I'm fired. Again.

    LPN0207 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear about your job...I know I don't post very often, but I do read here everyday and have enjoyed reading your posts. I think your plan to go on for your RN sounds great! Best wishes and...

  23. Do LPN's get pinned?

    LPN0207 replied to mamunsey's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last December...wow! Almost a year since I've become a nurse! Anyway...we were pinned

  24. LPN Employment Poll

    LPN0207 replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hopsital, just switched over from

  25. How long did you stay at your first job out of nursing school?

    LPN0207 replied to scchickadee's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to help you out, here's my info: Year Graduated: 2007 First job: charge nurse in a nursing home, I started in March and I am still here at this point and time, though have started applying to...