Scottishtape

Scottishtape

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  1. How many times were you rejected before getting into nursing program?

    Scottishtape replied to gp14's topic in General Students

    I applied to 1 LPN-RN program and was

  2. Current lpn pay ???

    Scottishtape replied to Avis's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $21-$24 in the Orlando area with 12 years of LPN experience. The new grads around here get anywhere between $16-18 depending on where they

  3. Nutritional tips?

    Scottishtape replied to Dbacklund's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This question should be posed to your physician. Good luck in

  4. Roxanol and the dying hospice pt in a LTC Facility

    Scottishtape replied to chrisann86's topic in General Nursing

    This comes down to a difference in global views on pain management. I've seen hospice nurses that believe no matter what, PRN pain meds during the last few days should be given ATC, no mater what,...

  5. Resetting dislocating WHATS?

    Scottishtape replied to WyVy's topic in School

    Absolutely not! I would never reset any bone, because I have not been extensively trained to do such, and I'm pretty sure that is not in my scope of practice. I would be be very surprised to hear...

  6. Question about transfer credits (Certificate vs. Degree)

    Scottishtape replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    I did my LPN program at a community college. As such, they were counted as college credits and transferred to another college which took a significant portion of classes I needed for my AA. I've been...

  7. Oh cool! I just noticed my posts and like count!

    Scottishtape replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Now, I feel like an

  8. Billing new grads for not completing orientation?

    Scottishtape replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    I believe Florida hospital is doing the same thing, to the tune of $13,000. Its defintely making me rethink which new grad residencies I want to apply

  9. Feeling Happy

    Scottishtape replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!

  10. LPNs turned RNs: New Grad?

    Scottishtape posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all :) Now that I've only got one more semester of the bridge program left, I'm researching where and what I want to do after graduation. I would love to jump into the hospital environment, so...

  11. Confused and discourage

    Scottishtape replied to gjmaxe's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You've always wanted to be a nurse. You got into an LPN program. Youre sad and discouraged. Im confused. LPNs ARE nurses, so, if you got into a nursing program, why are you so

  12. RN to RNFA

    Scottishtape replied to 525savannah's topic in General Students

    I've never heard of a RNFA. Now that I've seen what it is, my question would be: how often are RNFAs actually used in practice? I'm not trying to discourage you, I'm just genuinely

  13. Please help!

    Scottishtape replied to Nurse2bgal16's topic in General Students

    D/H x Q Thats the formula you need. D = what did the doctor order? H = what do you have on hand? Q = How many ml is in the container you have? Example: Dr P orders Tylenol 800mg PO Q6* prn for...

  14. Drug screen discrimination

    Scottishtape replied to Steven46304's topic in General Students

    Take what off? I'm imagining a peepee teepee made of pasta ETA: I just looked up pastafarian and was regaled with tales of a Flying Spaghetti Monster. I'm dying. OP: not to make light of your gf's...

  15. How Long Did It Take For You To Learn Your Study Style?

    Scottishtape replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    It took me a bit to figure it my learning style. To make sure I was getting what I needed, I tackled my studies (and still do) combining all learning styles. Example: This week, I have 4 chapters to...

  16. Drug screen discrimination

    Scottishtape replied to Steven46304's topic in General Students

    Discrimination would be: * They force her to pay for a blood test because she's X ethniticity * They force her to pay for a blood test because she's homosexual * They force her to pay for a blood...

  17. Currently an MA, and terrified I'll hate being a nurse once I graduate nursing school

    Scottishtape replied to rpaluch's topic in General Students

    The key to what you wrote is that you're new at doing these things, so you still feel uncomfortable. I dont know any nurse who started out feeling 100% confident with invasive procedures. It takes...

  18. Is it legal..

    Scottishtape replied to L&DRN93's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed.

  19. Is it legal..

    Scottishtape replied to L&DRN93's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see cross training nurses being illegal. It's widely done, especially when there are gaps. Does it suck? Sure. Illegal?

  20. Will becoming a medication aide help??

    Scottishtape replied to smith.slm2007's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The path to CRNA is a LONG one. By the time you get there, you would have already been an RN for at least 2 years in a critical care area, dealing with medications on a much higher and more in depth...

  21. White Scrubs and That "Time of the Month".

    Scottishtape replied to Shookclays's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You could try a diva cup, or similar device, along with doubling up on pads. I have a very heavy period too and suffered the embarrassment of bleeding through during cliniclas. Once I doubled up, I...

  22. LPNs in regards to L&D

    Scottishtape replied to ashleyv10613's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, sorry. I've never actually looked for written info on this. I learned what I know from being at Fl hospital and Winnie. Good luck though! Im hoping to break into L&D once my bridge program is...

  23. LPNs in regards to L&D

    Scottishtape replied to ashleyv10613's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs do not work in L&D here either. They do, however work in mother/baby. Its more of a supportive role though. They do not take their own patients. ETA: I'm in

  24. How Many Letters Do We Need?

    Scottishtape replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, what do you

  25. LPN-CONFUSED!

    Scottishtape replied to Kellyry21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here is just one of the many programs available. My last position wanted me to get wound care certified, but I passed on it. They had a few LPN certified wound nurses who were amazing. Heres the...