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  1. A friend of mine recently spent 2 days in the hospital after having chest pain. She stated when the nurses drew blood they tore a piece of tape, put gauze on the tape, and stuck the tape to their pant leg. When they were done with the blood draw they...
  2. RN and Autism Mom

    I agree with Tiroka03....even with the kids on the more severe end, working to help make them as functional as possible as far as daily living skills is so important for them as they become older and enter adolescence and adulthood. I did everything ...
  3. RN and Autism Mom

    I would be interested in knowing more about the testosterone connetion and autism. Is there any suggestion that high testosterone levels have anything to do with self injurious behaviors? My son is 11 years old, severely autistic. We are still worki...
  4. Obnoxious classmate

    A quick "okay, thanks" and a smile would suffice, then get on with your day and don't take it personally. Your going to be dealing with many different personality types out there, just learn not to take too much too personally and don't read anything...
  5. I will be starting January 2011 at York County School of Technology in Pennsylvania.
  6. Covering tattoos for clinicals?

    This has worked for me in the past for a tattoo on my leg that I once needed to cover: http://www.igia.com/
  7. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

    I am going to hope that this is a case of a few bad apples spoil the bunch type of thinking. I am a medical transcriptionist and have noticed lots of the same attitudes with the women I work with. I am a natural peace keeper, so my way of handling it...
  8. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

    I am still hoping that there is one RN out there who will come forward and say...yep, that is how we roll on my floor. I know you are out there somewhere. The fact that no one has posted this tells me they know it is wrong, but they don't care and it...
  9. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

    This is the exact reason I have decided to bag nursing school. The attitude is driven by the clique system developed in high school. I can't imagine surrounding myself with this nonsense on a daily basis. No wonder there is a nursing shortage!!! I wo...
  10. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    My entire family lives in Western Pa and there is a huge elderly population out that way. I still live in Pa and it is the same here as far as LPNs and what jobs you will be hired for. Have you considered working for a correctional institution? I jus...
  11. PSB Pre-Entrance Exam LPN

    I bought a copy of the PSB Practical Nursing Exam Secrets from Mometrix, downloaded it online. If you want any specifics feel free to email me at [email protected].
  12. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    I am seeing lots of attitude towards LPNs, not only from RNs, but also from the LPNs themselves. It's making me reconsider. I don't want to surround myself with a bunch negativity from RNs who think they are better than me or a bunch of miserable LPN...
  13. lpn programs that begin in dec/jan? (NY/NJ/PA)

    York County School of Technology starts in January and July. Cost is, I believe, about $13K, but don't quote me because I cannot find the exact number. I start in January. Feel free to contact me for more info. I am accepted to start in January. http...
  14. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    Thanks! That was much more helpful. I am actually probably one of the few who enjoys working with the elderly and disabled, so this might be something I might be able to look forward to.
  15. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    It is much faster to become an RN when you are already an LPN where I am located. There were 2 schools of thought on going straight for RN versus LPN. I could sit in school for probably about 2 years while I take my pre-reqs or go for 1 year to LPN a...