LisaRNinarkansas

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1. How Many Times Did You Apply to Nursing School

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to wannabenursi's topic in General Nursing

   I applied once. My GPA was 3.0 or so.. I was on a waiting list for a couple of weeks and notified about 2 wks before school started that I had been admitted into the ASN program.

2. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

   Well I dont think it was quite "silly" but....after working for about 17hrs in the LTC facility I was working for at the time...I was attempting to drive home..going way too fast, but it was like 2am and my bed was calling my name! I knew a truck was...

3. So I'm fired. Again.

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sorry this happened to you. I can totally relate. It happened to me several times and they never gave me good reasons for it. I was usually the scapegoat for other problems in the facility. Keep your chin up, pick yourself up, and know that y...

4. Disabled RN looking for job

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to LisaRNinarkansas's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your suggestions. I have alot to think about and some good starter points.. I am an ASN RN, which limits what I can do, bc some areas require BSN. I dont have the resources or mind-set to go back to college. But perhaps a tech schoo...

5. Disabled RN looking for job

   LisaRNinarkansas posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been an RN since 1994....but a few yrs ago, I began receiving disability. I absolutely hate being home all the time. I miss being a nurse. I miss my patients, etc.. I miss making real money, my own money... Does anyone have any ideas of what I...

6. Losing your skills in LTC

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric

   Ive worked in hospitals b4, but mostly have spent my career in LTC. I think its great. I do feel that I lost some of my procedural skills that I did in the hospital...but when needed, I can still do them. I never missed hospital nursing. I cant imagi...

7. Losing your skills in LTC

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric

   Ive worked in hospitals b4, but mostly have spent my career in LTC. I think its great. I do feel that I lost some of my procedural skills that I did in the hospital...but when needed, I can still do them. I never missed hospital nursing. I cant imagi...

8. CNA for BSN

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to FutureNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I personally think that all nurses, regardless of title, should be required to be CNAs while in school. The education and experience is invaluable....and usually if you are a CNA b4 a nurse, u have a better appreciation for your CNAs. I know I do. I ...

9. CNA for BSN

   LisaRNinarkansas replied to FutureNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I personally think that all nurses, regardless of title, should be required to be CNAs while in school. The education and experience is invaluable....and usually if you are a CNA b4 a nurse, u have a better appreciation for your CNAs. I know I do. I ...

10. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    LisaRNinarkansas replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree here. I know someone who is trying to pass the NCLEX. Shes failed 3 times. Frankly, from the questions she asks me...Im not sure she should be an RN...however, shes already an LPN...so I dont see why she is having such a hard time...y...

11. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    LisaRNinarkansas replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree here. I know someone who is trying to pass the NCLEX. Shes failed 3 times. Frankly, from the questions she asks me...Im not sure she should be an RN...however, shes already an LPN...so I dont see why she is having such a hard time...y...

12. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    LisaRNinarkansas replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe this was solely the responsibility of the LPN in this situation. She had her pt's and the RN had hers. I worked step down in a hospital right out of nursing school. The RN charge nurse for the shift sometimes had to take pts herself, at ti...

13. what color are you as a nurse

    LisaRNinarkansas replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    pink....bc on top of everything, im a very feminine lady who cares about others. pink is one of my favorite colors

14. Why did you become a nurse?

    LisaRNinarkansas replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    to be honest...i wanted to help ppl...i remember being a patient in the hospital when i was 9yrs old. I was just mesmerized by the nurses coming in and helping me. I decided then and there thats what i wanted to do...ive never wanted to be anything e...

15. Do you believe in the power of prayer, do you pray?

    LisaRNinarkansas replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    i have found prayer very helpful..but i cant say that i do it on a daily basis...altho i should