Noryn

Noryn

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  1. I want my old job back!

    Noryn replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure you really want to go back. Most of us hate change and when we are introduced to a new environment or people we naturally want to go back to what is familiar to us. If you truly hate...

  2. Mountain State LPN to BSN

    Noryn replied to LightCommaStix's topic in General Nursing

    That was my first college, although I didnt do my nursing program there. I went there in the early 90s right before it had a major growth explosion. The main sticking point is the cost, it is...

  3. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    Noryn replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything you are saying except the last few words. I feel that most of these posters are treating numbers and disease process but they are not treating this patient. The patient was...

  4. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    Noryn replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    The paramedic was right in rationale but I also agree with the poster who was concerned that the pt did not want an increase in oxygen. The O2 sat reading alone is not that important. It is a nice...

  5. What is your facility doing to provide lodging in dangerous conditions?

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 1998 and to be honest, I really cannot remember a bad snow since then. Before that though while I was in nursing school I think each year we had a blizzard. It really depends on where...

  6. What do you think?

    Noryn replied to iceprincess325's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the most alarming thing is that LPNs really dont have a unified voice or an large organization that are fighting for their interests. It does depend on the area but many places are no longer...

  7. CEU costs!

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    It wasnt too bad when I worked in a hospital because ACLS and PALS were counted toward the credits and there were often tests on our units (with the answers of course) but when I left the hospital I...

  8. CEU costs!

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah it is frustrating and time consuming. Most of the free sites offer 1 ceu at a time so I usually just end up paying 30-40 dollars for the entire 30. I personally dont see the point, I honestly...

  9. LPN student with 2 past DWAI's

    Noryn replied to lashliz3434's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly cannot remember having a background check performed when I was accepted to LPN or RN school. If they did, it was either without my permission or I dont remember signing a consent. When I...

  10. Does your agency accept patients with orders like this?

    Noryn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Home Health

    I briefly worked home health and had a lot of respect for my manager as she seemed really knowledgeable. She had always told me that Medicare no longer paid for nurses to do things like this or wound...

  11. How long to get NCLEX results in WV?

    Noryn replied to yeepers's topic in General Nursing

    You will do fine! Good

  12. Premployment drug screen

    Noryn replied to Lakeside5's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are dealing with 2 different things here. Did you doctor draw blood? Because a serum creatinine of .8 is normal. I cant remember the normal for a urine creatinine but I am thinking it is...

  13. Refusal for Blood Draw

    Noryn replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    I dont know if a urine drug screen would hold up in court. There are too many variables involved along with false positives but when you are dealing with alcohol most laws specify a blood alcohol...

  14. Refusal for Blood Draw

    Noryn replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    See this is one of those areas where there are ethical concerns. I wonder if the WI state board of nursing has a position on this? Doesnt this go against our code of ethics allowing the pt to...

  15. Question about drug allergies?

    Noryn replied to mommy2boys's topic in Emergency

    Yeah a localized response would be very rare. Typically you would expect to see more of a systemic

  16. Question about drug allergies?

    Noryn replied to mommy2boys's topic in Emergency

    There is a lot of confusion often regarding medication allergies as many people will report that they are allergic to a medication if they develop nausea which is a side effect that often can be...

  17. Refusal for Blood Draw

    Noryn replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    See in a perfect world you wouldnt get in trouble for doing the right thing but as we all know the world of nursing is far from perfect. I too have heard of nurses being threatened to be charged with...

  18. Neuromuscular blocking agents

    Noryn replied to oklahomarn57's topic in General Nursing

    We always used succinylcholine in the ER however the nurses were not allowed to push it. The doctor had to push it then run up to the pt's head and intubate them. In the unit we used to use Norcuron...

  19. Doctor refuses to acknowledge VA doctor

    Noryn replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think we need further clarification of the exact situation. Is this a typical nursing home type facility or an assisted living facility? Also is the medical director just allowing the pt to have 5...

  20. Refusal for Blood Draw

    Noryn replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    I too was always under the impression that the pt had to consent for the test before you could do it unless there was a court order. In that situation, definitely contact the nursing supervisor and...

  21. How long to get NCLEX results in WV?

    Noryn replied to yeepers's topic in General Nursing

    I passed mine about 10 years ago and it took about a week to get them in the mail. There was always a rumor at that time, if you failed the results would "beat you home." Well not literally but it...

  22. Might be a stupid question..

    Noryn replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I just go to the dollar store and buy fruit of the loom white t shirts. I think it looks a lot better because scrubs can cut pretty low in the

  23. Signing out AMA

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends on the "complex need" however the sad face of reality is this, most nursing homes have 1 lpn for about 25-30 patients. Depending on the shift they may have anywhere between 1-5 aides and...

  24. Need help don't know what to do!

    Noryn replied to magmae's topic in General Nursing

    I have not heard of WV offering the chance to sit and take the LPN boards after competing one year of RN school. To the original poster I would encourage you just to go on to RN school. You can...

  25. unhappy doc/letter to editor

    Noryn replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah trauma I knew what you were talking about but my point was the basic principle is the same. The government paying an APN less that what a doctor would charge whereas a hospital would pay a MA...