DebbieRN45

DebbieRN45 has 12 years experience and specializes in med/surg, hospice, L & D.

Latest Activity

1. DO LVNs GET RESPECT?

   DebbieRN45 replied to lookingforward's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think a point needs to be made that not all RN's are taught the same skills as LPN's (LVN's) are. I was an LPN for 10 years and could run circles around most RN's I ever worked with. The focus of their education is on assessment, delegation, and ...

2. Leaving a unit of many years for a new job

   DebbieRN45 replied to kontakt's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in a small hospital like the one you describe for 10 years as an LPN. When I got my RN, they were not going to pay me anything over starting wages for a new RN (which I was, but they weren't going to even give me credit for years of service...

3. Thinking about changing to Neuro/Trauma....

   DebbieRN45 replied to DebbieRN45's topic in Neuro

   I am working on the mother/baby floor where we also take hysterectomy patients. To me it is boring....all the patients are the same. I am used to a much faster environment and bigger variety of patients. I work in a large hospital so there is a lo...

4. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

   DebbieRN45 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

   I also work in SW Missouri and starting wages for new grads in my facility are $16.50. They give credit for LPN to RN of 2:1. Sounds like many other states are friendlier to nurses!! Hmmmm....

5. LPN or RN? need advice

   DebbieRN45 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Career Support

   I was an LPN for 10 years and got my RN two years ago in a bridge program. I worked full time (nights), raised my son as a single parent, and went to school to get my prerequisites. It was a battle, but I don't regret it a bit. I doubled my wages ...

6. I start home health Thursday!!!

   DebbieRN45 replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

   I had my HH interview and they hired me on the spot! I am going to do one weekend a month to see if it is something I am going to like before I quit my hospital job. I am excited and needing a change! The hospital is a bit of a drudge!

7. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

   DebbieRN45 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Relations

   I have two stories that stand out over 12 years. The first thank you came in the form of a birthday card from a supervisor that I had a love/hate relationship with. Her son had AIDS and had hidden the fact that his health was rapidly declining. Sh...

8. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   DebbieRN45 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I moved from Texas to Missouri in 1990. I was newly divorced and had a young son. My landlord was an instructor for an LPN program and encouraged me to try to test into the program. I passed and was accepted (250 applied and 30 were chosen). I wa...

9. Thinking about changing to Neuro/Trauma....

   DebbieRN45 posted a topic in Neuro

   I am thinking about switching to the neuro/trauma area of my hospital. I was an LPN for 10 years and got my RN two years ago. Since graduation I have completed the med/surg intern program for new grads and most recently have been on the mother/baby...

10. I start home health Thursday!!!

    DebbieRN45 replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

    What made you decide to change jobs? I work in the hospital in mother/baby. I don't use my skills and am used to a faster pace(med/surg history). I also work nights which I hate! I have an interview with a HH agency tomorrow and wondering about it......