midgeypoo LPN

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   Possibly entering the work force after 9 years?

   midgeypoo replied to dsardone's topic in Retired

   Hi Donna: thanks for sharing your story. Not sure if you suspended your license or what - but before you make all kinds of plans I'd check with your state's BON as to what requirements they have to reinstate your license. Go from there. Once you k...
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   SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

   midgeypoo replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Chimio: I was lucky in clinicals my instructor sent each of us down to the ER for a day and we got a crash course in IM's, IV's, foleys and all of that. I had blast that day. I was very good at starting IV's. Then when working at the hospital,...
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   How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

   midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in Relations

   sure, been a patient many times, prior to becoming a nurse and twice since.
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   Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

   midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   Workinmom: Actually, my sister was a sponsor for many years and attended many AA meetings. I know this because I recall going with her to a few of them. She's no longer active at age 80 in AA to my knowledge. Interesting information though.
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   Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

   midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   Ruby Vee: I have to agree with you. Bad enough my father was an alcoholic back in his day but my older sister became one too. She was then and here 25+ years sober is still annoying and has all the alcoholic traits and behaviors even though she is...
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   How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

   midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in Relations

   debilitating, is all I need to hear. LOL my son's little friend (years ago) was over and said his uvula hurt and he has to take medicine for it - so he had to go home. I was laughing to myself when I asked well honey is your Mom a nurse? He said "n...
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   Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

   midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   Many years ago (like 55 to be exact) when my father was hospitalized for major heart surgery, the Doctor ordered him whiskey shots. He was an alcoholic and I'm sure it was ordered to keep him from going into the DT's. My only concern would be in giv...
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   How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

   midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in Relations

   I'm retired/disabled now but I laugh reading some of your comments (not to laugh at you) but because it reminds me of one of my most difficult patients. He was a retired MD with some dementia and very demanding. I laugh because he'd totally abuse t...
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   Cleveland Clinic Vs UH

   midgeypoo replied to A.Ramos's topic in General Nursing

   A. Ramos: Good for you - you are already ahead of the game! Continued success in your career & studies !
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    Cleveland Clinic Vs UH

    midgeypoo replied to A.Ramos's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry if this has been posted multiple times, I searched the thread and could only find one from a couple years ago. What are your opinions on working at the Cleveland clinic Vs UH? I just found out I passed my nclex RN (whoooo) and wanted opini...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    midgeypoo replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, addition to original post: I was wrong. I looked on the Boards website and there is no way to change status by the Licensure Verification section. Then it came to me....I was looking at my paper renewal bill (back in spring) and I'm pretty su...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    midgeypoo replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years I've known several nurses who allowed their nursing licensure to temporarily lapse due to not paying the renewal fee on time. This phenomenon has always interested me for a number of reasons. Firstly, the renewal fee in the state where...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel that the OP came here to hear how terrible her actions are/were - she has come right out and said it herself. I have to give her credit for that! I see no point in more than 8 pages of responses to her original post, telling her what sh...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    WELL SAID !
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Chadnurse: I seriously think she manages to beat herself up without much help. And for all we know she may have already been reported - the BN is not super fast it could take 9 months even to hear from them - they can be a little behind. She came...