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    I really hate nursing school?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Nicolexo's topic in General Students

    Nursing schools seem to focus on med/surg and the hospital setting. For those of us where that was not a goal, we felt the same way. We had to just plug away and do the requirements so we can get...
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    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    quiltynurse56 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is still
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    Talk about turkeys? - Share Your Favorite Thanksgiving Stories

    quiltynurse56 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    One Thanksgiving, I had the turkey all prepared and stuffed, put it in the one and once there for a short time, the power went off. Information we received said it would be at least 2 hours to be...
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    Beginning of my journey

    quiltynurse56 replied to Seity's topic in Excelsior College

    I haven't gotten any heavy studying for the A&P 1 exam yet. I have had to take a class my BON requires for LPNs who are charge nurses to learn how to supervise. I am almost done with the...
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am not a school nurse, but I am wondering how you will determine that respiratory depression is related to opioid use and not some sort of injury or anything
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    Nclex PN and pearson vue trick

    quiltynurse56 replied to asoqui's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't know you were in California. That wait has got to be nerve wracking for you. Get busy doing things you enjoy doing an make sure that resume is ready to go. With Thanksgiving and Christmas...
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    Clinical Alone

    quiltynurse56 replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    I know that when we had days like that, we were mostly observing and possibly doing vitals and assessments. Other than that, it was to give us an idea of what that area does, gave us exposure. This...
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    ethical dilema

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

    It is inconceivable to some that there are places where a nurse may actually have some down time on 2nd or 3rd shift. Don't feel bad if you are one of the ones who work such a job. The other evening...
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    Nclex PN and pearson vue trick

    quiltynurse56 replied to asoqui's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my state we get quick results in 48 hours as well as checking the Nursys website to see if a license has been posted. Therefore, I opted to wait it out. Therefore, I didn't even try
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    New grad is the only nurse in the building.

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

    In my state, a RN must be in the building 8 hours each day and available on call. We have 7 nurses and 3 of them are RNs as well as the ADON/MDS and DON. That makes 5 out of 9 total are
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    New grad is the only nurse in the building.

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

    I work 2-10 in LTC. After about 5 or 6, I am the only nurse in the building. Not sure if you have gone through orientation, but you will be given much information on how to handle certain...
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    ethical dilema

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

    I don't have many evenings where I can help out. Most of the time I stay past about 45 minutes to complete charting. It is those rare evenings that I have the extra time. I think it is great that...
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    Is this for me?

    quiltynurse56 replied to carolelainern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This I agree with. There are always going to be people who are dissatisfied with something. Somehow we need to learn how to deal with these situations. We need to understand that this is their...
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    "You'll hate your life"

    quiltynurse56 replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    You will have a lot of studying to do. There will be times where it seems like you have no life outside of school. Just pace yourself and set up a study schedule and do plan some time to do fun...
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    ethical dilema

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

    I always feel if I have time, I will help out the CNAs. There are times when I am doing my med pass and a room right by me has turned on their light. I am on my way in there anyway and even if I am...
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    Did I make a mistake by going into nursing?

    quiltynurse56 replied to nrsstudent05's topic in General Students

    I am a nurse with anxiety and depression. I was diagnosed before I started nursing school and was receiving treatment. First thing would be to get yourself healthy, then decide which direction you...
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    LPN how stressful?

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

    I work in LTC in a facility where we have 37 beds and currently 32 residents. I work 2-10 p.m. I get report, set up my med cart for the evening. Take vitals and assessments, we do on those who are...
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    Should I go for LPN?

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

    You can get the TEAS Mastery App and use that at times, you are waiting for stuff. Anytime you have a chance to answer a few
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    Can you help me understand the rationale for choosing this IV solution?

    quiltynurse56 replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Students

    Are they on diuretics? Especially potassium
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    Do you think if someone hates being a CNA they'll hate being a nurse?

    quiltynurse56 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Not all environments are negative. As a CNA, I worked in a negative LTC. I also did my LPN preceptor requirement for school at that facility. They did not have any nurse openings when I earned my...
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    Do you have to enjoy being a cna to make it as a lpn!??

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

    I really don't know how you are getting that I am creating a hostile environment, but hey, that is your interpretation of one you don't even
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    Do you have to enjoy being a cna to make it as a lpn!??

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

    Excuse me, the CNAs who are working on my shift with me I am responsible for. They are my CNAs for the shift. Some even even want to work with me. As a nurse, the buck stops with me for whatever...
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    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    quiltynurse56 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    1)__ Do you take the flu vaccine yearly? If you do not, what is the reason you do not participate (if you don't mind answering this question)? Yes, I have received the flu vaccine every year for the...
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    "Right" way to pulls meds from cards?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is how ours are done. Each card is marked with the time of day. Ex: morning, lunch , afternoon, evening, HS. Then in the order on the MAR. I pull all the ones for each resident needed for...
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    Nursing Assistant Program

    quiltynurse56 replied to JohnPham's topic in General Nursing

    Practice the