luv_a_nurse

luv_a_nurse specializes in LTC.

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1. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   luv_a_nurse replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I don't give a rat's behind why some nurses "eat their young"--these nurses think they've got their patients fooled into believing they're compassionate and caring individuals, when in reality: how can you convey these emotions when you act like a je...

2. Over-hiring LPNs-forced to work as an aide?!

   luv_a_nurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm writing this to see if other LPNs can identify with my situation. I just graduated from nursing school in August, and became employed by a skilled nursing facility. I took my boards about a month later and gained licensure as a practical nurse. A...

3. LPN Starting Salary

   luv_a_nurse replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   $20.36/hr in LTC for 3-11 shift with benefits-full time, in Pittsburgh, PA. Right now I have 15 residents, and I won't ever have any more than 25. The unit I work on is a rehab unit, so I see alot of S/P knee replacements, hip replacements, ect. I've...

4. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   luv_a_nurse replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   In response to nurses eating their young: I'm a nursing student and I was doing a rotation in the ICU. I actually had an older nurse introduce herself to me and said, "i'm one of those nurses that eat their young..i'm like that." To which I replied, ...

5. What's the weirdest baby name?

   luv_a_nurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   How about "Meconium" (even though we explained to the mother what 'meconium' was, she still felt it would be a beautiful name for her daughter-haha.) ..or "Essence?" ..or "Nos mo king?" (No smoking, get it?! I'm not even kidding!) Hope you all enjo...

6. Calling all LPN Students Graduating Soon!!

   luv_a_nurse replied to luv_a_nurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   *Point of clarification, the $60 Graduation fee was charged to each student. So $60 x 30 students= $1800; that did not include the cost of school pins or caps and gowns.

7. Calling all LPN Students Graduating Soon!!

   luv_a_nurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm class Vice-President at an LPN school in PA. Our graduation date is August 28th of this year, and my fellow classmates as well as I couldn't be more excited. My question is regarding graduation though: What do your schools have planned for your g...

8. LPN - IV therapy class

   luv_a_nurse replied to charebec65's topic in LPN/LVN

   In regards to earlier comments.. I'm an LPN student in PA and according to the State BON, LPN's may hang piggybacks, administer nutrient solutions, electrolytes, ect. They may also start IV's (if facility permits, of course.) The LPN's in PA may not ...

9. Taking my NETs to get into Lenape in PA ....

   luv_a_nurse replied to hippych69's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm currently a student at Lenape School of Practical Nursing in PA. I'll graduate in August and I couldn't be more excited! As far as the NET goes, I thought it was pretty easy, and I had been out of school for 6 years. I think you only have to scor...

10. 2009 Grads! Come 1 Come ALL!

    luv_a_nurse replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I'm a 23 year old wife, mother, and Certified Medical Assistant who is back in school to fulfill my dreams of becoming a nurse. I'm in a 12-month program and my official graduation date is Aug. 27th, 2009. (Believe me-i'm counting!) School is intense...

11. LPN versus CMA

    luv_a_nurse replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Right on, TheCommuter. I'm one of the many disillusioned CMA's out there. The pay rate stinks, the recruiters are liars, and even the statistics on websites such as monster.com are grossly inaccurate. (They quote average starting salaries much higher...

12. LPN versus CMA

    luv_a_nurse replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Just to be clear, I am a Certified Medical Assistant, not a Certified Medical Aide. I believe it took me around 7 months to complete the program, plus an externship which I believe lasted 180 hours. I can't speak for other states, but Pennsylvania ...

13. LPN versus CMA

    luv_a_nurse replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

    The differences between being a CMA and LPN are like night and day. I currently hold a certificate in medical assisting (CMA) and am attending school full-time to become a LPN ; I couldn't be happier with my choice. CMAs are pretty much limited to ...