niteshiftlvn07

niteshiftlvn07 has 2 years experience and specializes in geriatrics-LTC/clinics/med surg/psych.

Latest Activity

1. LPN versus CMA

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   :monkeydance:I applaud any one who get's off their butt to go out and seek education:balloons: I'm happy that some aspects of nursing duties are delegated out to cna's, med aides, CMA'S ,etc... But, as an LVN I'm annoyed when I see job postings that ...

2. Cancelled

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency

   :monkeydance: I just resigned from maxim. I was with them for 5 months and I didn't get alot of good assignments from them. I got more work from the 2 other agencies I work for, so it was time to get rid of the dead weight!!! Right now I'm also curre...

3. Nursing Home Rehab Units

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   :monkeydance:I recently started working prn (night shift)at a LTC/REHAB facility. The DON ensured me that I would get an adequate orientation and pay for my I.V. cert. class(The rehab unit takes pt.s with I.V'S/TRCH'S and it's sort of a mini-med/surg...

4. To be a CNA in nursing home or hospital?

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to Sammygrll's topic in CNA/MA

   :monkeydance:Before I became a nurse I worked as an aide in a group home and home health aide/sitter for a HH agency. I liked working 1 to 1 with clients, the pace was slower, I got to know the client/family, and the hours were flexible(I worked PT ...

5. What do community health/public health nurses do/where do they work?

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Public/Community

   :monkeydance:I worked as a public health clinic nurse for 5 months(agency/contract). I really liked it(8-5/mon-fri. sched, 1 hr lunches,paid weekly) The downside was that I didn't speak spanish and 90% of the pt.s were spanish speaking. The communica...

6. It Happened Again! :(

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to gentlegiver's topic in LPN/LVN

   :monkeydance:Why do we continue to let people get under our skins with this tired argument:deadhorse I would probably just said " I'm the charge nurse, What's your question?"

7. Role Call...California LVN's

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN/LVN

   :monkeydance: TEXAS is a good place to work/live when you're a nurse. My aunt who lives in north california keeps asking me why I don't come to california. I plan to visit, but that's it! I've heard that run down houses in california are even expens...

8. Trying To Pass!!

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to mustangmollie's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   :monkeydance: I pray that you can gather the strength to overcome your obstacles.Positive thinking will be the key to your success(If you believe, you will achieve!!! ) When I was studying for the nclex(I used saunders) I thought that there was just...

9. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

   niteshiftlvn07 replied to Predaking's topic in LPN/LVN

   :monkeydance: WOW you're quick to assume things regarding my personal/financial situation. But you know what they say about people who assume... they make ***** out of themselves!! Secondly I was raised in the church and there's nothing wrong with ha...

10. Should I work for an agency??

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to TopazLPN's topic in Agency

    :monkeydance: I've done agency work on and off over the last 2yrs. It's great when you are getting alot of hours and horrible when you get cancelled. Most agency's require 1 yr. of experience. If you sign on with a agency see if they can get you a co...

11. I passed!

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Starcrossd48's topic in LPN/LVN

    :monkeydance: CONGRATS!!! Welcome to NURSING!!! :balloons: :roll :biere: :smiley_aa :yelclap: :cheers: :w00t: :icon_hug:

12. LVN Resume

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to whagkamaculit's topic in LPN/LVN

    :monkeydance: It's great to have a resume because it's useful when you're filling out the employment application.

13. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Predaking's topic in LPN/LVN

    :monkeydance: All people judge(pre-judge, make "comments" and unsolicited remarks towards others all the time!!!) It doesnt matter what profession we happen to be.Nurses are supposed to be kind, compassionate, and caring. It would be unprofessional ...

14. What do you do with DISRUPTIVE classmates?

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to 2bLPNLilPrettyNewyorkr's topic in LPN/LVN

    :monkeydance: You need to change seats Now:madface: !! It doesnt matter what race the person is IGNORANCE IS IGNORANCE!!! She sounds insecure and she's acting out for attention. Don't get caught up in her/anyone else's DRAMA:nono: . You cant afford t...

15. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Predaking's topic in LPN/LVN

    :monkeydance: LOGIC?!! It defeats the purpose of her education because she should have wanted to get her nursing license in order to provide a better life for herself/family without having to sell her body/ degrade herself for cash:uhoh3: !! I've had...