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  1. Keeping track of monthly inj.

    Gotoahappyplace replied to historylovinglpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At the facility I used to work at we had a med room only nurses could go in. One person was delegated with the task of making a list of all inj. Due that month with pt. first name posted on our board....

  2. "Are you a Christian?"

    Gotoahappyplace replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't ever think it's polite to ask someone's religion unless its pertinent to some aspect of their care.If someone is going to come out and ask me what my religion is I usually just say I'm not...

  3. Working in a racially insensitive home.

    Gotoahappyplace posted a topic in Private Duty

    I wanted to hear if anyone else has worked private duty for a family that is racially insensitive. I have heard some comments from the other family members that have made me cringe of course not...

  4. I hate being a nurse

    Gotoahappyplace replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand your frustration completely, I've worked in a similar situation on nights and I was responsible for 20-30 patients with 1 CNA. It's not fair to work under these conditions and that's why...

  5. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    Gotoahappyplace replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I freaking knew it!!! I thought the same thing my husband looked at me like I was cray

  6. Question about gj tube mickeys

    Gotoahappyplace replied to HelloSweetie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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  7. Question about gj tube mickeys

    Gotoahappyplace replied to HelloSweetie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In CA mic key changes and care are within scope. What do you mean by loose because even with low profile short mic keys there can be some space between port and stoma. If it's coming out all the way...

  8. Anxiety and feeling of dread

    Gotoahappyplace replied to djh8kperez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it's totally normal to feel dread and anxiety when you're new and saddled with 20-30 patients and an enormous amount of responsibility as many Lvns are. As you become more confident in your...

  9. First day on floor

    Gotoahappyplace replied to jess4923's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For the first month or so working in a similar facility I kept a large legal pad of paper to write down all the important stuff like who needs finger sticks, tube feedings etc. Hopefully your facility...

  10. California pay rate

    Gotoahappyplace replied to MissMe707's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN 4 years exp. Most I've made is $28/hr at a sub acute care rehab, $21 doing Psych and $18 doing peds home health which is a lot less

  11. *Night Shift Nurses... Please Help!* Starting RN Night Shift - telemetry

    Gotoahappyplace replied to LadyKai's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Congrats on being a new nurse. Adjusting to working nights in easier for some than others. I've been working three tens for two years now and I still struggle some weeks with fatigue and losing...