qwertyf

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1. K-DUR

   qwertyf posted a topic in Medications

   This is a patient question with me as the patient. I was in the ER today for dehydration, found my K+ to be 3.3 so I was given 2 K-Dur. I can't swallow pills and the nurse said I could cut them in half and I started chewing them and downing a bunch o...

2. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Chybabe, I know that the company I work for is not hiring anymore. I don't know of any that are. Maybe you could call plasma centers directly and let them know of your experience and interest in working for them. Good luck.

3. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi there. I am still in the process of cross-training for all the other positions first and then in a month or so I'll be training for the actual position I was hired for. So far it's ok. I don't think plasma nursing will make you hate your life, it'...

4. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I make $25/hr where I work. Actually it's $23 now but will increase after certification. I don't necessarily think you went too high but what was up with her? Couldn't she just cut to the chase and tell you the salary? You could call her back to than...

5. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Just read your post now so your interview has come and gone already. Your question about training: plasma centers are regulated by the FDA so you will receive very in depth training by the company according to FDA standards and requirements. You will...

6. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   qwertyf replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm an LPN in the northwest burbs of Chicago. Out of school I landed a job in a busy urology office making $18/hr w/ benefits. The deductible was $2,000(!) though. I have been interviewing the past year and have gotten quotes from $14/hr (cheapskate...

7. Nurses that work in CLINICS!!!

   qwertyf replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   Do you like where you work? Yes What are your hours? 7:30-4:00 or 8-4:30, worked overtime too How is the pay? 18.00/hr What kind of clinic do you work in? Urology How many holidays do you have off? All major ones Is it stressful? No, but busy If you ...

8. Would you suggest nursing as a career to someone considering it?

   qwertyf replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

   N-O, wouldn't recommend it. If I could do it over again I'd go into PT or OT. Although nowadays you need a Master's or a PhD for either of those. Ran into some OT's w/ 20+ years behind their belt. They just have a Bachelor's, were shocked at the educ...

9. Nursing License Renewal question...

   qwertyf replied to qwertyf's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for that link, I checked and my state does not require continuing education hours or any other requirements for renewal. Thanks again.

10. Nursing License Renewal question...

    qwertyf posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been an unemployed LPN for nearly 3 years. I have continued to renew my nursing license though because I am still looking for a nursing job. During an interview today I was asked if I needed to do continuing education or the like in order to q...

11. Ortho office?

    qwertyf replied to netglow's topic in Orthopaedic

    So did your friend get a call back for an interview? I am almost positive this is the same job I interviewed for a few weeks back. It was a great position, the hiring manager seemed excited to interview with me b/c of my past experience. and the offi...

12. LPN at Urological Center

    qwertyf replied to Amber Lynn's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a urology LPN at an office in IL. I was offered $18/hr, I was right out of nursing school with no experience.

13. ACLS Classes In or Near Chicago?

    qwertyf replied to loryces's topic in Illinois

    I live in the burbs. I called the fire department of my home town as well as surrounding towns. Compared to hospitals who offer the course ($80 or so) or other primary CPR organizations ($200 !), CPR classes offered in hometowns by fire departments a...