sunflowerross LPN

sunflowerross is a LPN and specializes in Geriatrics/Orthopedics/CDU/LTC/SNF.

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   What does your username mean?

   sunflowerross replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   i am a sunflower.
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   A REAL Nurse

   sunflowerross replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Love this comment! It feels so good to have a well-deserved compliment. Thank you Ruby for sharing--I enjoyed your story. It brought a happy emotion in me. I recently had an active dying hospice pt in my care, keeping him as comfortable as possib...
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   Mental-illness, Nursing & Me

   sunflowerross replied to sunflowerross's topic in General Nursing

   Aw, thanks Marc - that means so much. I think starting a blog is a fantastic idea, I appreciate your comments!
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   Mental-illness, Nursing & Me

   sunflowerross replied to sunflowerross's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so-ooo much! :lvan:
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   Nurse with scoliosis

   sunflowerross replied to Ryker's topic in Disabilities

   My daughter who is 18 lives with a 36 degree short-thoracic scoliosis. She was diagnosed a little over 3 years ago. I was freaking out cause I didn't really understand it. I received some education about it and found it's not as bad as it sounds--for...
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   Mental-illness, Nursing & Me

   sunflowerross replied to sunflowerross's topic in General Nursing

   thank you so much to all of you who responded to my post. i really appreciate your words. it's always comforting receiving positive responses from other nurses that have an understanding of mental illness. i recently met another nurse at my work ...
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   Mental-illness, Nursing & Me

   sunflowerross replied to sunflowerross's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Jules. My oldest daughter is named Jules as well! I appreciate your post--thanks for taking time out to write me. My husband and I are both going to seek counseling--together & for myself. It not only affects my work but my home life as w...
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   Mental-illness, Nursing & Me

   sunflowerross posted a topic in General Nursing

   "What is normal anyway--right!!!" I come from a severely paranoid schizophrenic mother; as well, my sister has the same diagnosis. My grandfather, aunt, uncle as well as cousins have mental illnesses; such as: anxiety, depression, hoarding, bipolar...
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   Nurses struggling with mental illness

   sunflowerross replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities

   I have been an LPN for a year now. I've never been diagnosed with a mental illness; however, I know there is something wrong with me. I'm one of the most 'normal' in my family so I've never felt the need to get help with my issues up until now. "Wha...
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    Maybe I should rethink career choice :(

    sunflowerross replied to jodajean's topic in LPN/LVN

    I think it took courage to write from your heart -- thanks for posting. I can really relate. I was CNA for 12 years (and LOVED it) and have been an LPN for a year now. I have the same kind of feelings you do. I love being a nurse; however, my mind do...
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    Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    sunflowerross replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you Thank you Thank you! Sunflower, LPN
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    sunflowerross replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    I PASSED, I PASSED!!! I'm a Licensed Nurse!!! Hooray for hard work!!! Thanks for ALL your support!!! Sunflower, LPN!!! :hpygrp:
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    NCLEX-PN -- second time around [need encouragement]

    sunflowerross replied to sunflowerross's topic in NCLEX

    I FINALLY PASSED!!! I'm a Licensed Nurse! Third time's a charm in my case!!! ALL my hard work PAID OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoop whoop!!! Thanx for ALL of your support!!!!! Sunflower :hpygrp:
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    sunflowerross replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for the reassurance--It doesn't give me the option to check quick-results yet :anbd: hopefully I can check tomorrow. Thanks NurseLi-Lea!!!
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    I just took the NCLEX-RN today and i am freaking out!!!

    sunflowerross replied to kt424's topic in NCLEX

    I feel your frustration kt424 & Kermie!!!!! I also took my NCLEX yesterday--I too am FREAKING OUT!!! According the PV trick I passed too, but we'll see. I feel numb--I'm laying in my bed and I don't wanna do anything. You're NOT ALONE!!! Why...