t.l. ASN, RN

t.l. has 28 years experience as a ASN, RN.

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1. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   t.l. replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   No Mam, I am sorry the MD won't write you a back to work statement because you decided to stay in Atllanta 3 EXTRA MONTHS ! You were seen here today, that's all we cover ! Did say this !

2. New LTC job... so nervous!!!!

   t.l. replied to raebabelvn's topic in LPN/LVN

   DON'T STRESS ! If the staff & the patients see you stress, it makes everything worse ! Smile, rely on your preceptor, and the older staff members ( not age, experience) establish a positive relationship with the staff, and they will help you thro...

3. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   don't feel sorry for me, honey, I'm doing what I want to do !

4. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   Eliminate this continous race issue ! You started this, time to end it !

5. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

   t.l. replied to jalvino1's topic in Relations

   Here's a question for everyone ? What if your patient crashes during your night shift, and you have the spouse to deal with while your patient is sinking fast ? The Dentist my grandkids see takes them WITHOUT PARENTS for their cleanings and such. It ...

6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   t.l. replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   I had a patient who thought his erection would shock me , and when I told him I certainly did understand his request for help ( with a snicker) he jerked the sheet back up, and said he needed something for pain. Again, ( snicker) I told him I would g...

7. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   our president is also 1/2 white, so that doesn't make a difference at all, now does it ?

8. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   Unfortunately, very few RN's are willing to work in LTC's , passing, meds, doing treatments, all the documentation required by the state, and the chronically understaffed state of most LTC's . I was once told by a state inspector I had 3 minutes per ...

9. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   Tell it like it is , LHH1996 ! You get my vote !

10. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

    to: dotherightthing, As a nurse, you should be the one leading the troops to equality for all, and it sounds to me as if you are looking for an excuse to turn this issue into a black versus white thing, instead of what is is ......... the establishme...

11. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

    Why can't we all see each other as friends and neighbors, and not see the black nurse or Indian doctor, the Nigerian x-ray tech, the Jamacian receptionist, or the white cleaning lady ? This is 2009. We need to set a better example for our children...

12. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

    to : dotherightthing wow ! In my workplace almost all the RN's are African- American, there are very few white nurses. I am glad to work for a company that sees All THE TEAM as making valuable contributions, and not seeing the color of their skin. I...

13. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have been an LPN for 30 years. Did I ever think about going back to school for the RN ? yes, but life got in the way. Have I taken classes to improve my skills? yes, I have an IV certificate, and an MDS/Care Plan certicicate, a Rehab Nurse certific...

14. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    t.l. replied to antidote's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have a certificate in Phlebotomy, a certificate in Rehab, and a certificate in IV start & maintaining. Do I want to be an RN ? not really, I like being an LPN, I love the patient contact and I enjoy the extra time I have with my patients. I don...

15. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    t.l. replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'D GIVE IT A SHOT JUST TO TEST MYSELF, AND MY OWN STUBBORN PRIDE!!!!!:chuckle