Rather than a collar, I would go for a well fitted, crisp/ tailored look. Today's scrubs come in a variety of looks that can look neat and well put together. I always launder my scrubs at home and...
I'm so scared! I'm a new LPN (Liscenced in Sept) working in a LTC facility. I was giving insulin before dinner on 3-11 shift last evening, tying to be swift as I'm new and poked my finger. The...
Well, I just took the first dose of the "House In Virginia"(as we like to call it at work) prophylaxis meds. I'm hoping it does not make me nauseated. Also, they have me a hep-B shot as well. I'm just...
Yes, I repeated it to the human resources office as well as to the infection control office. I'm afraid of an HIV infection even though the CDC reports less than 1% chance with a small bore
Greetings, I'm a new LPN grad who just passed NCLEX in September. I immediately matriculated to a LPN---> RN bridge program and we just finished our first semester of 3. Since the fall semester...
Ok, so I recently passed boards as LPN. I don't have any experience yet, but I'm looking to do long term care. I've heard horror stories concerning delegation to UAP/CNA's. I'm worried.So my concern...
I'm greatful for all of the opinions and advice!I'm taking note of all the nurses that have more experience than me and listening carefully. I guess I'm just so excited about being a nurse that I...
The most experience I have CNA wise is mostly from long term care rotation in school and the other clinical rotations we have had. I'm certainly not as quick as some of the CNA's I've seen. I do see...
Perhaps my "rose colored glasses" have to do with the fact that I'm a brand spanking new nurse that just passed boards about a month ago and I'm " ready to take on the world" =) I'm very excited to...
I plan on being a nurse who helps as much as possible, isn't afraid to take someone to the restroom, give a bath, feed, etc...but I don't want to get taken advantage
Hello all! I just graduated from my LPN program on august 6 of this year. I'm studying with Hurst Review (core content) and take boards 9/19. In addition, I'm enrolled in an LPN to RN bridge but need...
FutureCRNP replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing
I just joined the allnurses family today as it has been very valuable in helping me through school. My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Short. May he rest in peace. May his legacy of...
NurseLife4892, LPN thank you for the advice I truly appreciate it. I'm praying NOT to have to take it twice. One of my good friends in the program got all 205 questions and passed!! We were in the...