tiffanyB12

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1. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

   tiffanyB12 replied to ML1376's topic in COVID

   First of all, I don't think that you are a coward at all. Second of all, even if you didn't have those medical conditions and wanted to leave, no one is allowed to judge you. I don't know what's going on with public perception, but nurses did NOT sig...

2. New LVN Grad not feeling ready.

   tiffanyB12 replied to moomin's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Of course the school cannot possibly prepare you enough. I graduated at the top of my class from my LVN school, which was great by the way, and still did not feel ready. That's because in school we learn the basics, the rest is up to you. I learned...

3. I feel like I’m being targeted please help

   tiffanyB12 replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN/LVN

   What you describe is not normal. It may be that you are targeted or there is a toxic culture in there. At my place of work write ups are extremely rare. You don't deserve a supervisor who is that unreasonable or the place that won't give you enough t...

4. Graduated 3 years ago, now I’m considering taking the NCLEX

   tiffanyB12 replied to reyesmegan1's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi there! I have a relative in CA who went through this too. I think he initiated the online application process on BON and then talked to his nursing school because BON wanted his paperwork from school again. After the school sent the necessary pap...

5. Quitting job after only 8 months

   tiffanyB12 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

   Moving can cost a lot of money. Also, it's really none of their business. You don't owe them an explanation. However, if you want to be nice and offer one, i would say it didn't work out ( my lease turned out to be for 18 months instead of 12 months ...

6. Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

   tiffanyB12 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I feel bad for the mother, i really do. I am not judging her. However, don't say that this could happen to anyone because this certainly won't happen to me! And you know why? Because I don't rush, because I live in the moment, and I am organized. I ...

7. Force to change unit in the middle of shift

   tiffanyB12 replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

   Yes they can. There are times when I was in 3 different departments during my 8 hour shift, 2 of which were specialties. At my work I get to float anytime they are short staffed. I am not even a float nurse, but the one who is the most flexible. I ta...

8. local anesthesia and drug test

   tiffanyB12 replied to jojojojojojo's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Lidocaine( or similar med) is not going to be a problem. For starters, it is out of your system already. Second of all, drug screens don't test for it. We do drugs screens at my Urgent Care all the time.

9. As seen on TV

   tiffanyB12 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   Watching a Soap opera- the groom gets stabbed by his new bride's ex boyfriend and is bleeding out on the ground. The wife starts panicking, crying but does nothing. I am yelling at the TV- put some pressure on the wound and call 911 immediately. But ...

10. not smart enough

    tiffanyB12 replied to amynursing's topic in General Students

    Don't worry about other students and how much they study. Focus on yourself, focus on understanding the material, and continue working hard. One test at a time, one assignment at a time, one clinical at a time- do your best. You are smart enough. Be...

11. not smart enough

    tiffanyB12 replied to amynursing's topic in General Students

    I don't think these are mutually exclusive. I graduated at the top of my class in nursing school, and now I am a kind, compassionate nurse who is also a team player. I went above and beyond during school and now do the same at work.

12. "My doctor told me..."

    tiffanyB12 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    To the earlier post making a comment whether patient education is provided in Urgent Care Centers or Outpatient centers, the answer is yes. I work as a nurse in Urgent Care and we do patient education upon discharge with every patient. MD and I both ...

13. Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    tiffanyB12 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, this guy really likes you/interested in you and i know this because i have been in this position before. It starts as a nice/polite conversation with you just being nice/friendly, and these guys get the wrong impression. It is not your...

14. Is LVN not enough for you!

    tiffanyB12 replied to YourFuture22's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You are right, there is that society pressure. Mine also comes from my family who make it seem like nothing is ever enough. People will always ask about your next step. It's something I encounter a lot but I don't care. I am currently an LVN in a mul...

15. Love for Nursing

    tiffanyB12 replied to LpnTyka's topic in General Nursing

    Words cannot describe how much I love my LVN job. I work in the multi specialty medical building. My main job is as an LVN in Urgent Care, but I float and help as needed in other units including pediatrics, orthopedics, and even the lab. Love the...