LTV950rn

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1. Never placed an IV!!!!!

   LTV950rn replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

   There are many things that make a good nurse and while starting IVs is an excellent skill, skills are not all that go into being a good nurse. I precept and can teach a skill to anyone- what I cannot necessarily teach is that thinking piece that is ...

2. Do you have to bring your own glove supply to work?

   LTV950rn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

   My agency supplies gloves, hand sanitizer, masks, and even in some cases, toilet paper and paper towel! Our families are expected to supply hand soap though and all families are made aware of that. I agree, does sound shady.

3. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

   LTV950rn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

   " I meant simply what I said: this is not a profession. It just isn't. It isn't realistic to assert that a job where the minimum barrier to be called a nurse is an LPN training program that you finish in a year at technical school is a profession. It...

4. ALL nights or day/night MIX shift to pick? HELP! need to reply to recruiter!

   LTV950rn replied to froggy8's topic in New Nurse

   I do this now in my job. If you have a choice, I would recommend straight nights to keep some sort of consistent schedule. I'm tired often and my poor body gets confused!

5. Pediatric Job Opportunities

   LTV950rn replied to pedsnurse112's topic in General Nursing

   Ever thought of pediatric private duty? That's my area and I love it. Otherwise, maybe peds clinic?

6. low pressure alarm if trach comes out?

   LTV950rn replied to nursedelia's topic in General Nursing

   I have had the low min volume alarm for this, probably because the trach may not totally come out. With the distinct sounds this vent has, you'd probably hear something amiss before it would low pressure alarm.

7. Why are students going into LPN programs?

   LTV950rn replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

   As LPN turned RN, I can totally relate to this! (similar situation for me). Thanks for posting this! We are all valuable!

8. lpn's wanted for non traditional nursing facilities

   LTV950rn replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Students

   You could also go for your RN, get paid more, and NOT work in a hospital. Depending on your area, it can be hard to find hospital jobs anyway. You can work in a clinic as an RN, maybe do same-day surgery, home health or private duty, school nursin...

9. Why are students going into LPN programs?

   LTV950rn replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

   I am just wondering, if this doesn't affect you, why are you posting about it?

10. Charting Critique?

    LTV950rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Alright, first time starting a thread. Here's the deal. Without giving too many details, I do extended care nursing and do a good deal of training new nurses. Myself and a few other nurses do the majority of all training for nurses in different homes...

11. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    LTV950rn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate

    Pardon me, I hit reply too soon. I'm thinking the instructor who gave you advice to be more diplomatic was right on. I'm still really bothered by your statement about "stupid people," especially since those may be patients you take care of, just ha...

12. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    LTV950rn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate

    You didn't stay at any of those jobs long enough to learn anything, much less judge if they were boring or not. The nursing community is small and it will catch up with you eventually, along with the attitude. I'm thn

13. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    LTV950rn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate

    Anyone else notice the tone of superiority (low tolerance for stupid people), etc, here? I am also concerned with all that job hopping in a matter of months. I really think you need to stick with one thing for awhile, get experience, and eat some h...

14. Personal life is taking a hit

    LTV950rn replied to Jamuhh's topic in General Students

    The entire weekend with him? Wow, I wouldve lost my mind not doing any homework on a weekend! I have to say, his behavior is not a good sign. He sounds insecure and selfish. No matter what, don't let it impact your studies and don't ever consider q...

15. Why your school pushes Kaplan and do you need it for NCLEX?

    LTV950rn replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    I was the same way before I graduated last year. I think a review like that works for some, but I knew I didn't need it. Just studied my nclex review books and passed first try. I would have a problem having to pay for this if I didnt want it