feisty_lpn LPN

feisty_lpn is a LPN and specializes in HH, Psych, MR/DD, geriatric, agency.

Latest Activity

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   I don't want to regret staying in Nursing....LPN-RN

   feisty_lpn replied to NurseOTPT's topic in Career Support

   If I knew then what I know now, I would NOT have became a nurse for all the reasons you stated and more. Follow your heart. Not what your family says. Its your life and your career, whatever you choose.
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   Seeing Psychiatrist hurt job chances in this market

   feisty_lpn replied to Summers_Off's topic in General Nursing

   It is no one's business but you, your husband, and your psychiatrist. No one will know unless you tell them. And yes, it's illegal for them to ask you that question or any other health question. That being said, your BON may ask you at some point ...
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   Only at a job for a few weeks?

   feisty_lpn replied to luvmydogs84's topic in General Nursing

   You should stick it out until something else comes along. The job market is rough for all nurses, not just new grads. You need the experience. As for your resume, you should put it on there. Employers have all kinds of ways to verify former empl...
4. 

   change is here.

   feisty_lpn replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

   I also am in rural Ohio. Keep your job! Jobs here for LPNs are few and far between... even with experience.
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   Can't work 3rd shift due to Seroquel @ night

   feisty_lpn replied to PennyB71's topic in Disabilities

   I, respectfully, disagree. The OP found a regimen that works for her and allows her to function. To flip-flop her medication schedule could be detrimental to her and to the patients in her care while her body adjusts. She may not respond well, hav...
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   Things that should be banned in acute care.

   feisty_lpn replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

   I really hope you've just had a bad night on the floor and needed to vent some pet peeves. If you're serious, wow.
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   Your job, LOVE it or HATE it? What field of nursing are you in?

   feisty_lpn replied to tammy777's topic in General Nursing

   1. Do you love, like or hate your job? ---I like my job 2. What field of nursing are you in? ---Home health 3. Are you FT, PT, PD? ---FT 4. Do you look forward to going to work or dread it? ---Most days, I look forward to it. I found that if I drea...
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   Really undecided...I need help...Please!

   feisty_lpn replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio

   You answered your own question. :) Every nurse, no matter which road they take in this profession, will lose skills that are not needed/used. You're happy in your current job. You have time for your family. Enjoy it!! :)
9. 

   Was I wrong?

   feisty_lpn posted a topic in Home Health

   I recently had an in-home orientation with a new assignment that raised red flags for me. 1] Family required/wanted more care than what I was being sent there for. A 3rd child that needed repositioning through the night while Mom slept. Mom wante...
10. 

    Blacklisted?

    feisty_lpn posted a topic in Home Health

    I read in another thread about nurses being blacklisted. I'm a little confused because I thought blacklisting was outlawed decades ago. How do you know if you're being blacklisted? Past employers are not permitted to reveal any negative informatio...
11. 

    I want to take my patients with me to my new HH job.

    feisty_lpn replied to dyvegurl's topic in Home Health

    I work for two agencies currently. I made it a personal rule to not reveal this to my patients/families. I signed a "No Compete" contract with each agency and this is the best way I found to keep it under wraps.
12. 

    Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    feisty_lpn replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN/LVN

    home health 3rd shift $23/hr Ohio
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    Mild Hearing Loss

    feisty_lpn replied to VSBlonde's topic in Disabilities

    I too have hearing loss. I've been battling a cholesteoma in my right ear for years. I've had two surgeries to have it removed and am now completely deaf in that ear. The last surgery was in July and I lost my job over it (long story, but I learne...
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    Nursing Shortage?

    feisty_lpn replied to mboulis's topic in Ohio

    Five years ago, there were pages of facilities and hospitals advertising for LPNs and RNs on the classified boards. Now, not so much. Maybe one page. I agree with the above posters... its not that the jobs are not there, its that the funding is n...
15. 

    Medical Assistant looking to become LPN

    feisty_lpn replied to boompsie's topic in Ohio

    Don't bother with your LPN. Ohio is so saturated with them that there is not a shortage. Go straight for your RN. You'll have better job prospects.