catlover5

catlover5 has 3 years experience.

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1. I didn't chart like a patient wanted me to...?

   catlover5 replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

   I learned the hard way by a similar situation......only the hypochondriac patient had been a nurse-at the same hospital-before getting hooked on drugs and becoming a "frequent flyer." I should have known during report when other nurses were saying "d...

2. What would you do?

   catlover5 replied to elfinM's topic in Safety

   I had a pt recently that had a big drop in bp, another nurse came so I could have another set of eyes, we called a rapid response and while the team was in there with the house supervisor, I was on the phone with the dr who was covering for the pt's ...

3. So very tired!

   catlover5 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   My being so tired just officially got to me.....I work for an agency (because I can't seem to find anything permanent here). I book 3 nights a week and if they have needs on other nights, they call. *I was cancelled 2 out of 3 shifts last week* So I ...

4. So very tired!

   catlover5 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   You are not alone!! I thought working 8hr days 5 days a week was just AWFUL.....so I went to 12's....and since we've moved to another state where I find nursing to be very disheartening-I can't bring myself to do 3 in a row. I am literally sucked dry...

5. wanting to overcome my fears...

   catlover5 replied to KaileyJ's topic in LPN/LVN

   Ever since I was little, I have had an overwhelming fear of myself getting injections, having blodd drawn, having an iv started......and to add to it, my other big fear was having a male dr!! I had a crippling fear of having male dr's!! I couldn't ev...

6. We don't hire new nurses.

   catlover5 replied to rrich1084's topic in LPN/LVN

   just keep applying....someone will hire you and even if it isn't your dream job, you will have that to add to your resume and eventually you will get more responses to your applications:up:

7. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

   catlover5 replied to nurseycool's topic in LPN/LVN

   I've been called a "let's pretend" nurse and a "low paid" nurse. I've worked with some RN's who come running to me & other LPN's for help. Why are there Practical Nursing programs offered anymore if so many area's are phasing us out?? I saw it ha...

8. What is your current LPN salary

   catlover5 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN

   Been licensed since 2/08. Left a hospital in Indiana making $17.46base w/ $1.50 more for nights and $1.75 more for wknds. Moved to Florida (north of Tampa area) and they are getting rid of LPN's in hospitals. Worked for a short time in ltc facility ...

9. At the end of my rope...

   catlover5 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

   I recently relocated to Florida with my fiance' for his job, and the area we're in (Tampa Area) is getting rid of LPN's in the hospitals. If you already work as an LPN in a hospital, you have to be in a program to become an RN......the state we moved...

10. LPNs and LPN students, be PROUD!

    catlover5 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN/LVN

    I agree with everyone.... I relocated to to another state recently and have had a HARD time finding anything except ALF's and LTC's. Tried some and that just isn't the area for me. Started with an agency that books exclusively in hospitals.....showe...

11. Most Annoying Nursing Stereotype

    catlover5 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    That as an LPN, I'm not a "real nurse" or that I "wasn't smart enough" to get through an RN program. I've been referred to as a "Let's Pretend Nurse" or "Low Paid Nurse" and have been told RN means "Real Nurse" In my hospital, there are only about 3-...

12. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    catlover5 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Relations

    what about an anonymous report to the state or the corporate office about possible unsafe things going on.....ever wonder who makes the calls that alert state to just "drop in" other than there annual visit?? I was told once by a former LTC DON that ...

13. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    catlover5 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Relations

    NurseFrustrated, I've been an LPN just over 2 yrs (2nd career for me) and I totally agree.....and it helps soooooooo much to be able to vent, even it it's typing til your fingers are sore on a message site like this because there's no one around to a...

14. when you cant let it go (long vent after a crappy day)

    catlover5 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    Sugarcoma, we must be twins because I feel this way after nearly EVERY shift, but the kicker is.....I've been an LPN for 2 1/2yrs, worked a short time in a few LTC facilities and in a hospital, and I've not had a pt pass away on my shift...(knock on ...

15. Fired After 50: Epilogue

    catlover5 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree with you more! I was a hairstylist for 12 years and decided on nursing (many reasons) so I got my LPN license 2/08. This career choice has been nothing but a mess since!!!I worked night shift for 13 months on med/surg unit and had an...