Shae

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1. Virginia Student Nurses?

   Shae replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Virginia

   Currently studying through home study for my RN. Hope to enroll into Excelsior's soon. BTW, from south central Virginia.:)

2. Introductions

   Shae replied to Brian's topic in Virginia

   Hi everyone! I live in south central Virginia. I have been an LPN for 10 years. I am currently trying to study for my RN through distance education & hoping to be able to enroll in to Excelsior SOON...LOL. I am glad this forum was started and...

3. Introductions

   Shae replied to Brian's topic in Alabama

   Hi everyone! I am a Bama native currently living in Virginia. I received my LPN education from Sparks State Technical College with completion Spring 1994. I am currently studying for my RN through home study and working full time in the process......

4. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

   Shae replied to PhePhe's topic in Relations

   We have the same problems at our facility. So bad that I have been called into the office as an LPN for complaints made by a CNA. This particular CNA seems to get an attitude when asked to do something; then goes to our manager and complains. I h...

5. new "over 35" thread

   Shae replied to kats's topic in General Students

   Hi! Temporarily 35 here....LOL. Will be 36 in July. I am studying at home for my ADN-RN through Rue and Excelsior. I hope to one day obtain my PA. I have 2 sons ages 7 and soon to be 13. Hope to chat with you all. Best wishes!

6. i'm a newbie here..want to meet friends...

   Shae replied to hael171972's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome aboard Hael. Look forward to BBing with you.

7. Disturb you to see a tongue pierced?

   Shae replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   I feel it would be unprofessional for nurses to wear tongue piercings to the work place. Neither is it a personal desire of mine to have one in any situation. I do know a girl in my town that has gotten a tongue piercing--created a very noticeable ...

8. Finally did it!

   Shae replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

   I am still in my first course-NC1. I think I am taking it too slow and really need to buckle down. I have my A&P materials waiting for me to get started on as soon as I complete NC1. I took this course first on the advice of Rue; but wish I h...

9. Finally did it!

   Shae replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

   I am still in my first course-NC1. I think I am taking it too slow and really need to buckle down. I have my A&P materials waiting for me to get started on as soon as I complete NC1. I took this course first on the advice of Rue; but wish I h...

10. Worried About I.v.'s

    Shae replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN in my state, we hang IVPB's, hang blood and give IV push meds such as Lasix and Lopressor to name 2. One thing I feel about ANY procedure no matter the licensure; If you don't know how to do the task, then find someone that does. If ther...

11. Worried About I.v.'s

    Shae replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN in my state, we hang IVPB's, hang blood and give IV push meds such as Lasix and Lopressor to name 2. One thing I feel about ANY procedure no matter the licensure; If you don't know how to do the task, then find someone that does. If ther...

12. Hi

    Shae replied to chrissyd's topic in General Students

    Hi Megan! Welcome aboard! We always have questions...LOL...even the seasoned nurses. I have been an LPN since 1994, and just like everyone else; always constantly learning. The learning doesn't stop in the classroom. Sometimes I feel like I may...

13. Hi

    Shae replied to chrissyd's topic in General Students

    Hi Megan! Welcome aboard! We always have questions...LOL...even the seasoned nurses. I have been an LPN since 1994, and just like everyone else; always constantly learning. The learning doesn't stop in the classroom. Sometimes I feel like I may...

14. IV Push Lopressor on a Med-Surg Unit??

    Shae replied to LuvMedSurgNsg's topic in Med-Surg

    Had a pt. just the other night I had to push IV Lopressor on. However, he was on telemetry and his BP was 209/129. This was written as a prn order; not just a now order. Main diagnosis is CVA and his vital sign sheet shows extremely high BP's mul...

15. Anyone else working full time and college full time?

    Shae replied to inodou's topic in General Students

    Hi Susie- I guess my situation is a little different than some, but thought you might like to hear another prospective...LOL. I work full time nights (usually 3-12 hour shifts a week, depending on floor coverage), I am a mother to 7 and 12 y/o boys...