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  1. LPN scope of Practice

    amandab13 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm just curious to what LPNs in other places are allowed to do inside their scope of practice. I'm in LPN in an emergency department and am classified as full-scope; IV push, PICC lines, ACLS...

  2. ONDEC through AHS

    amandab13 posted a topic in Canada

    Hi, I'm just looking for any feed back regarding the Oncology Nursing Distance Education Course that is offered from AHS and the Cross Cancer Institute. I am interested in taking it, but am looking...

  3. Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    amandab13 replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow....I have never had an issue with my tattoos. I have a full sleeve (Lt arm), two inside my right arm on my forearm, couple on my fingers, my ear and back of my neck. The rest are not visible...

  4. ER NURSE PEEVES

    amandab13 replied to wojoRN's topic in Emergency

    "how much longer?" me- "do you have any allergies?" pt- "It's in my chart" Preg tests and STI checks drive me nuts

  5. Spice?

    amandab13 replied to AZQuik's topic in Emergency

    Haven't seen any yet; it hasn't travelled this far north yet :) . We get cocaine, crack and meth as the major illegal drugs. Prescription drug abuse it huge too. And have started seeing cases of...

  6. Air in IV lines/syringes

    amandab13 replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    We give Rocephin usually over 20-30min via syringe driver/Baxa pump. Pharmacy pre-mixes syringes for us and we store them in the freezer. I believe 1g per syringe. I've only seen it give IVP a...

  7. Air in IV lines/syringes

    amandab13 replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    We routinely give Rocephin via syringe driver/Baxa pump. Usually 20-30mins depending on the dose. I've seen it give IVP a handful of times, but I have never seen it given over an hour!

  8. Relationship advice. What are your thoughts? Devastated...

    amandab13 replied to 757RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That guy is a douche (sorry if my term offends anyone.) I agree with the other two comments. Eat some ice cream, listen to chessy music, cry and cry and let it all out. You're better than him and...

  9. ACLS?

    amandab13 replied to fedynaj's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about all of Canada, or even all of Alberta. I think it totally should be mandatory. That is just what I was told when I started working in

  10. MDF vs. Littman?

    amandab13 replied to kcolli45's topic in General Nursing

    I've never used a MDF stethoscope. I have a Littmann Cardiology iii and it is seriously the cats meow It was just over $200 CAN, but so worth it! (Wayyyy better than the Littmann Classic, which is...

  11. ACLS?

    amandab13 replied to fedynaj's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be and I'm so glad I now have it. I work in an Emergency department in Alberta where ACLS wasn't 'required' but we were 'encouraged' to have it. From...

  12. 12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    amandab13 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks. I kinda have to be up that early if I want to run. I leave the house at 0615 to be at work by 7. I'm usually in bed

  13. Alberta LPN job hunt! :0

    amandab13 replied to NomadicRPN's topic in Canada

    I hear your pain! I moved back to Alberta in 2011 and just FINALLY got a full-time position! I was casual at 3 different hospitals for 4 years. Good

  14. LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    amandab13 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for 10years and absolutely love my job. I love the role that I play in and all the skills I am able to perform. When I first graduated I was asked constantly about becoming an RN. It...

  15. 12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    amandab13 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work 12hr shifts, nights and days. My go to is running everyday before work. My alarm is set for 0430/1630 and I get on my treadmill for 30mins. I run, sometimes do sprints, walk at a high...

  16. night nursing and healthy snacks

    amandab13 replied to anon456's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Flavored cans of tuna, veggies and fruit, cereal, oatmeal, plain popcorn, Pop-tarts (only 100cal in one pop-tart and they're perfect for nights when I'm craving something sweet or carbs). I have a...

  17. Compression Stockings?

    amandab13 replied to RnH15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Compression socks drove me nuts! But I do wear compression calf sleeves and they are amazing!!! I bought mine at a local running/athletic store. They're great because I can wear normal socks with...

  18. What do nurses bring during duty?

    amandab13 replied to justmehappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I always have my scissors, tape, stethoscope, red and black ink pens, chapstick and water bottle. In my bag I have my lunch, k-cups of coffee, emergency kit (tooth brush, deodorant, Tylenol, extra...

  19. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    amandab13 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN in Northern Alberta, Canada. I work in an Emergency department. Currently making $29/hr plus shift differential: $5/night and