Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. Do LPN/LVN's work with NICU or Maternity Wards?

    Brownms46 replied to Redlion's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started to work in NICU as a brand new GVN, and was hired prior to completing my program. I was cross trained to L&D, and worked NICU and L&D in San Antonio, Dallas, Plano I worked L&D...

  2. Blood Glucose Monitoring w/o Dr.'s orders

    Brownms46 replied to kels764's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all, any thing that you do to a patient requires a doctors order..period! However, in an emergent situation a nurse may provide emergent care as long as they follow the facility's protocol,...

  3. Healthcare IT employment

    Brownms46 replied to carebear1226's topic in Nursing Informatics

    First, stating that the position is to be an "Implementation Specialist, does not really give enough information. That would be the same as someone saying "I am a nurse". What kind of nurse,...

  4. What IS nursing informatics?

    Brownms46 replied to sugarsweet21612's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Well, I sure hope you get the position, and that you enjoy it as much I enjoy mine! I have been an LPN for 30years this June, and I can tell you how I wish I had found this position years ago! Now I...

  5. TURP - emergency surgery

    Brownms46 replied to curlilockz's topic in General Nursing

    The surgery would be to cauterize any bleeder (probably arterial), and clean out any clots. Post op hemorrhage is a common risk factor in TURP cases, and unfortunately this can make things worse....

  6. Need Help! HM or IT?!

    Brownms46 replied to Mr SN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Correct, but it seemed to me this person had done their research on the possible positions they might like to get involved with. "I have done my research about this career. Jobs in this area might...

  7. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

    Brownms46 replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Well I have finally gained certification as an ASAP ED Dept Epic Analyst, and it was a very difficult path for me. But one more exam to pass and I am will have my second certification as an Epic...

  8. Need Help! HM or IT?!

    Brownms46 replied to Mr SN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I would take an IT position. I did and could not be happier! Good Luck in whatever you

  9. Some feedback for a job I turned down please...

    Brownms46 replied to StocktonNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am very surprised by the responses given on this one. I had expected someone to say; Why would a facility hire an inexperienced nurse to be a manager of admissions or discharge planner?? I do not...

  10. Teach me how to document--PLEASE!

    Brownms46 replied to natrgrrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your charting should start at the patient's head, and flow downward, addressing each system, with a relationship to the patient's diagnosis, making sure to use only approved facility recognized...

  11. Question for the LVN/LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to KeyTronics's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What an LP/VN can do is determine by each state's nursing practice act. Until the Texas board of Vocational Nursing and the Registered Nursing board were combimed, LVNs in Texas could do just about...

  12. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    Brownms46 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello everyone, I am an LPN who graduated in 1980, after entering LPN school immediately after completing service in the military, and using my GI bill. I went to school initially to learn more to...

  13. OMG I feel so overwhelmed

    Brownms46 replied to kayleighac's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know kayleighac, I have been were you have at one time or another, even though I rarely worked LTC in my 27 years of working as an LP/VN. And one day I said I have had enough!!! I walked away...

  14. Big ideas, little experience; Any suggestions?

    Brownms46 replied to Altruisticnurse's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Although voice-recognition software has come a long way, it still has a way to go before it would be viable alternative. Yes MDs use them, and they can be useful if you are not in a hurry. Or if you...

  15. Just entering Nsg Informatics

    Brownms46 replied to LFultz's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I agree with you perseus, as I have seen the same scenarios. But my entrance was even quicker. And please no knocks about builders, as I LOVE building! And no you do NOT need a BSN to be in...

  16. What area's can a LPN work in?

    Brownms46 replied to sunshine75's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked in just about every area, except OR, which I was not interested in at all. I started in NICU, and was crossed trained to L&D in a county hospital. I have worked in large and small...

  17. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

    Brownms46 replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Well, I have now been thru the first of three training sessions, and I was totally impressed with Epic! The training on the fundamentals lasted for three days, and I had no trouble at all staying...

  18. New Job

    Brownms46 replied to Christina1973's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Congrats Criss, and for what it is worth, I changed from the clinical side to the IS side, and I have not regretted it for even one second. It took me a while to even believe I even had this...

  19. Looking for nurses who work with Meditech, Eclipsys or Cerner

    Brownms46 replied to supermom2's topic in Nursing Informatics

    are you saying you are training your physicians "8 weeks" prior to go live? if you have gone thru your implementation already, how did this plan work for

  20. Looking for nurses who work with Meditech, Eclipsys or Cerner

    Brownms46 replied to supermom2's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I hope your facility did not chose Eclipsys;l

  21. What do you think of agency LPNs?

    Brownms46 replied to TopazLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First, I worked agency for over twenty years, starting in 1981. I have never worked for an agency that I had to take out my own taxes. At one time some agencies were using lpns as sub contractors,...

  22. Do LPNs with bachelor's degrees make more $ ?

    Brownms46 replied to mikeyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Exactly Big B! Just because someone is not doing bedside care, does not mean they are not an LPN! There are many LPNs who do not work at the bedside, but are still LPNs, with a different job title....

  23. Do LPNs with bachelor's degrees make more $ ?

    Brownms46 replied to mikeyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I have a friend who has been an LPN for over 30yrs, and went back and obtained a degree outside of nursing. She is currently a director of case managementin AZ (not known for high pay), and is...

  24. Traveling LVN's?

    Brownms46 replied to msdobson's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are many agencies that use LPNs, but you have to be flexible, and have extensive experience in order to stay busy. I worked as a traveler for 12 yrs, and I recruited both LPNs and RN as a...

  25. LPN's travel nurse

    Brownms46 replied to horsenurse25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First most travelers should have at least a year of experience, and most hospitals want 2 to 5years experience. The hospital or facility is the one who sets the requirement for how much experience...