quiltynurse56 LPN, LVN

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    Applying

    quiltynurse56 replied to Momofason17's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from experience, being in the medical does not help you with nursing. Different types of jobs use different skills. I was a CNA and MA before nursing school. Not really any cross over...
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

    quiltynurse56 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    For full benefits of social security, the retirement age has been creeping up. Yet, there is nothing that says you have to retire at that
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    quiltynurse56 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed that
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    quiltynurse56 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    What she doesn't know is the number of background checks ran on me since 2007. Let's see: 3 employment ones, 1 to start school, 1 for Iowa BON, 2 Conceal and Carry and the one through the FBI. That...
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    quiltynurse56 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    During the wee hours of this morning, I learned on a thread on here that I can't be a nurse. Why? Well, apparently since my nephew is a known drug user, I, by association, am a drug user and am not...
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    CNA's and Drug Use/Dating known Felons

    quiltynurse56 replied to jadedncynical000's topic in General Nursing

    Do you or do you not know for a fact that this woman you "know of" is using? Unless and until you do, you are passing judgement on someone without the facts. You can't do anything about it. You...
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    CNA's and Drug Use/Dating known Felons

    quiltynurse56 replied to jadedncynical000's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there are people on here who have drug issues. Yet, they are in the minority. Most usually, they do get
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    CNA's and Drug Use/Dating known Felons

    quiltynurse56 replied to jadedncynical000's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know that associating with known criminals equals guilt by association. So, by your post, I guess I shouldn't be a nurse since my nephew is a known drug user. I can also promise you that...
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    Preparing for the NCLEX-RN

    quiltynurse56 replied to pmo88's topic in General Students

    Get the NCLEX Mastery app
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    Schooling question..LPN or RN right away?

    quiltynurse56 replied to fireykorean's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the RN program is competitive, then this is what you should do. I know many people who have done it this way. They were able to work as an LPN while finishing their
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    CNA's and Drug Use/Dating known Felons

    quiltynurse56 replied to jadedncynical000's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have proof she is using anything? If not, then let her be. I don't know about the facility where she is working, but some do pre-employment drug testing. She will not have access to and of...
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    Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    quiltynurse56 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Introvert here. I tend to appreciate night shift and I work through a staffing agency. Don't have as many people around. The residents are great and when someone needs to talk at night, I am able...
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    Treating Respiratory Failure With Ativan/Lorazapam

    quiltynurse56 replied to shellyscorner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This would have been a good question for your clinical instructor or your classroom instructor. Also, if you did a care plan on this patient, that would be one aspect to research
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    Role of CNA

    quiltynurse56 replied to gpmedsec's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is your facility's policy towards cell phones? If they have a policy of no phones on the floor, you start there. Remind them of this and have them put their phones in their bags or lockers....
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    quiltynurse56 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned a lot about hernia repair. My husband's surgeon even gave us pictures of the mesh in
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    Treating Respiratory Failure With Ativan/Lorazapam

    quiltynurse56 replied to shellyscorner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Get the Davis Drug Guide app on your phone. Or another reputable app. You don't need a PDR at home. I use my Drug Guide app all the time. Yes, you can't have it on the floor, but when you are...
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    Lpn school with a 5 month old??

    quiltynurse56 replied to KaylaDurant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you wait until the time is right, you may never go to school. Make sure you have good support for you and your child while you are going to school. You are going to need a babysitter who can...
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    Did I make a violation?

    quiltynurse56 replied to CupcakeHead's topic in General Nursing

    If you read her posts on this thread, you will see that she has learned this lesson
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    lvn training

    quiltynurse56 replied to PHOPHOBEB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any time you start a new job, you are going to feel overwhelmed. 1:24 in LTC is pretty reasonable. I have had as low as 20 and as high as 35. First thing you need to do is make a generalized...
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    quiltynurse56 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, but I have seen a lot of these lately is all. Carry on the
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    quiltynurse56 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And another old thread
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    How do you saline-lock? / What is saline-locking?

    quiltynurse56 replied to 757RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Definition of a saline lock: Saline LockAn intravenous portal, usually placed and left in a vein in one of the patient's arms, and used episodically for fluid ormedication infusions. Salt water...
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    Forced Bath's is this taking away a patients rights?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    ON the topic at hand, during my clinical times, I found that hospitals would insist that a patient have a bath or shower everyday. LTC allows the resident the right to refuse when it comes to their...
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    go to work with laryngitis???

    quiltynurse56 replied to maryel's topic in General Nursing

    I lost my voice during a shift working LTC. Nothing like trying to talk with a LOL who is HOH with no voice. Glad to hear you decided to stay
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I missed this. I am so sorry for your loss. Thankful you were able to get him some relief through hospice before he