kajunnurse

kajunnurse has 5 years experience.

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1. Distance learning systems

   kajunnurse replied to LuvWounds's topic in Online Learning

   DO NOT BUY THE BOOKs OR THE LEARNING GUIDES. THEY ARE HORRIBLE AND A HUGE WAST OF MONEY. I fell for it, spent about $3,000 dollars and I still had to buy book from the book store. The guides are very cheap, and poorly put together. For example the...

2. Question on the use of restraints

   kajunnurse replied to Wicked Wahine's topic in General Nursing

   In my state I am not aware of a certain list or a place to retrieve a list. In our facility we consider the following as restraints: SR up x2, seat belt or any other belt that the resident is unable to release them self, Geri chair (if unable to get...

3. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

   kajunnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your comments. With comments like the one billyboblewis posted no wonder LPNs and RNs have major problems with each other. I agree I try not to make personal comments about other's opinions but that was the most narrow-minded comment I t...

4. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

   kajunnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   ARE YOU SERIOUS? You tend to dismiss management types of request when the come from LPNs because they are out of place. What does that mean? Out of what place? If a LPN was your supervisor you would "dismiss them" because simply they are an LPN...

5. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

   kajunnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   Depends on the cooks experience, her work ethic, and her skill level. Hypothetically lets look at a cook employed with the same facility for 30 years and new grad LPN? Should the facility pay the new grad more just because she passed the LPN NCLEX...

6. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

   kajunnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that in many circumstance RNS are more skilled than LPNs and should be paid accordingly. But I have worked side by side with RNs who went to school the same amount of time as me, with less experience than me, doing all the same job duties, w...

7. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

   kajunnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   This is funny. What a shame a little lowly LPN is making more than a great big RN. Never mind that she may be a valuable asset to the company. Have you ever thought maybe she is a GREAT nurse who has excellent skills and dependable? Maybe she is ...

8. Snow- at what point do you call out?

   kajunnurse replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   I have no idea how to deal with snow, but I have made it to work durring a hurricane. You just have to be prepared and leave early (hours) in order to make your shift. It is hard when all of your friends and family are at home, but lets face it, t...

9. Met with supervisor today....

   kajunnurse replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

   Ouch that is hard having to put back on the floor. I agree with the other post. Find something else. I would also let your supervisor know when you put your notice in (in a very calm professional way) your feelings and ask for her honest opion aga...

10. Are LTC facilities still hiring LPNs?

    kajunnurse replied to Ling07's topic in LTC Directors

    If you eventually want to pursue your RN make sure you attend a school that will allow your Art and Science courses such as chem, A&P, micro biology, English, maths etc. transfer to other colleges as actual college credit courses. Most Votec sch...

11. Before nursing school I wish I knew.....?

    kajunnurse replied to calinative84's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I knew that nursing school doesn't last forever and I wish I would have paid a little more attention in school. I also wish that I knew I would have to give up a lot of weekends once I graduated.

12. Management vs. primary care nursing

    kajunnurse replied to RNsharkinaj's topic in General Nursing

    I am sad to read that you think CNAs are looked down upon. Your job is soooooo very important. CNAs are the life blood of any facility. CNAs can make or break a Healthcare facility !!!!!

13. Management vs. primary care nursing

    kajunnurse replied to RNsharkinaj's topic in General Nursing

    Your complaint seems to be that age old battle, management vs. non management. I agree with the previous post, until you become a manager you have NO idea what the job involves. Unfortunately there is always the one bad manager that gives the rest ...

14. My Preceptor Hates Me (need advice)

    kajunnurse replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    09newgradI have noticed in many of the replies to your post that most of us have been through something similar to what you went through at one time or another. I am no exception. Someone gave me advice when I had an unpleasant experience similar ...

15. Any LPNs?

    kajunnurse replied to kograd2010's topic in Louisiana

    I have been an LPN for four years. I am currently an ADON at a LTC facility. I started off working as a floor nurse at a LTAC. I have doubled my salary in just four years. You can really do a lot as a LPN. Just remember to always do your best, be...