izeofblu1973

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1. Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

   izeofblu1973 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am an RN, and I have heard this before from non-health care professionals. I always tell them that I have learned many things from LPNs. I tell them there is no difference except a few things the law says they can't do like start abx, run blood, pu...

2. How do I get back up on my feet

   izeofblu1973 replied to SMA57's topic in General Nursing

   I am VERY shocked by a couple of the responses. Depression is an illness, it is a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is no different than thyroid disease or kidney disease. It really shows ignorance and lack of compassion to tell a clinically depres...

3. Fibromyalgia

   izeofblu1973 replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   I am just curious to see if the nay sayers of FM also agree that PMS and migraines are also fake? They cannot be proven and are based on the sufferer's account for a diagnosis.

4. Are ER nurses burnt out or just uncaring??

   izeofblu1973 replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Emergency

   I agree with what everyone posted here, 4 hours on a backboard is ridiculous! I do realize this is not the case here, but I would like to add that many people see nurses sitting at their stations (maybe even talking or joking around) and dont realiz...

5. Dealing With Difficult Family

   izeofblu1973 replied to shanyone's topic in Relations

   In my experience there are 3 kinds of difficult families: 1.) the kind that feel they are not being heard (Mostly these people just want to be listened to and their concerns adressed, I listen quietly and answer what i can and get answers for those i...

6. Lawyer to Nurse

   izeofblu1973 replied to layne228's topic in Career Support

   I think that their are some parallels, such as in both careers you are an advocate for the patient or client. (just dont tell the doctors you were an attorney, JK lol). You are there to protect the rights of the patient and to see they are getting th...

7. RACISM BY PATIENTS???

   izeofblu1973 replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Relations

   hmaried, I hope youre kidding. Im sure you are, but if you arent that is disgusting and abusive. If someone really did do that , they should have their license pulled and possibly jailed for assault. I know we all need to vent and I too have a warped...

8. Jobs while in Nursing Program

   izeofblu1973 replied to itsworthit's topic in General Nursing

   patient care tech for the experience, but i was a security guard while i went to school. I had to support myself and had to work full time, so i picked a job that i could do my homework and study at, worked out great!

9. Am I crazy?

   izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

   I was there when 4 new nurses came in and introduced themselves and was there for 2 oftheir full shifts. one looked at his wound, (only assessment done). I think the one answer is the closest, when I ask a question or make a suggestion , they think I...

10. Am I crazy?

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as an Rn im the Ed and knwo that family members can be pains in the asses and I also know that most nurses try and avoid that room like the plague, so that is why I am trying to be polite and inviting. I do not enjoy confrontations and ...

11. Am I crazy?

    izeofblu1973 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a 41 year old male family member that had a laminoplasty on C3, 4, 5 6 ON 2/14 for spinal stenosis that presented aas gate disturbance BLE weakness and L thumb numbness. He was under anesthesia for over 3 hours, and needed 2 hours in the PACU ...

12. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    i had surgery last year and used my FMLA for the year(12 weeks a year). I would have been eligible about a week after they fired me and the 12 weeks FMLA protection would have started again, but they were smart and fired me right before I was eligibl...

13. Declined nursing program. .. need to vent.

    izeofblu1973 replied to proudmomof3's topic in General Nursing

    I have jusy hurt my neck at work and I am in constant pain. It was very hard for my to accept that there are certain nursing positions I may never be able to do again ( I love the ED) . I still cry every time I think about it, Im starting right now. ...

14. Drug Testing

    izeofblu1973 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks for the info and good luck on your recovery. great job!

15. Drug Testing

    izeofblu1973 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    well thank you for clarifying. So would you think that someone who is early in the recovery process might want to wait until later to become a nurse or a bartender or a pharmacist? Like I said im sure it can be done and has been done all the time, ju...