Mander2

Mander2 specializes in medsurg, urgent care, peds.

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1. LVN's in DFW....

   Mander2 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I am an LVN in Fort Worth and I have a couple of questions for you all: 1) Where do you work/what type of job? 2) Are you working towards your RN? 3) If yes to RN where are you transitioning? I am READY to transition! Amanda

2. Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

   Mander2 replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been feeling so frustrated with the limitations placed on me as an LVN. I do not regret the people I met, the education and experience I received as an LVN, however I do wish at times that I had of went straight to RN school while I was going...

3. Saginaw, TX info, please!

   Mander2 replied to military spouse's topic in Texas

   HI I live in Saginaw! I would love to know about other nurses in the area! I love the area!!!!! My husband lived here when it was a small farm town, so here we are! I love the area, it is definitely growing. Lake Worth is now booming with stores ...

4. kids and being Nurse

   Mander2 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   this is just the thread i've needed! i am a new mom of a cutie pie 8 wk girl. until my delivery i was working 7a-7p on a medsurg unit. i took my maternity leave with every intention of returning to my position, however after researching daycare an...

5. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

   Mander2 replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

   I am also an LVN in Ft Worth, w/ 10 mths exp and make about that much in a yr working the floor. What type of job do you have? zjust looking for other options in the area! Thanks!

6. How do you know if you've got what it takes to be an ER nurse?

   Mander2 replied to Beth_audrey's topic in Emergency

   I am a new LVN (graduated 08/05), and recently I began to work in an area of the ER called specifically for admitted pt w/o a bed avilable, so there is a high turnover rate. I have spoke w/ my team leader regarding concerns/fears I have about being ...

7. homeless pt's?

   Mander2 replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

   I currently work in the ED of a County Hospital in a good sized city in TX. Therefore, the majority of our pts are either homeless, very broke or an illegal alien. Now after Katrina and the Houston hurricanes, we are the provider of care for all of...

8. Wearing scrubs in public...

   Mander2 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently a student, however at my clinical site I notice the OR staff in their bonnet, booties, and scrubs walking around outside, in their cars, and at lunch! So................. I am constantly wondering how is THAT appropriate for the OR en...

9. Medsurg or Specialty unit?????

   Mander2 replied to Mander2's topic in Career Support

   Thanks to all of you for your wisdom and insight!!!!!

10. Medsurg or Specialty unit?????

    Mander2 posted a topic in Career Support

    I am about 4 months away from graduation from LVN school, and am wondering which is best in everyone's opinion for a 1st job....... Medsurg or specialty? I really am not too excited about medsurg, however I am super excited about Postpartum, wound c...

11. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Mander2 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    While working as an ER Tech we had a pt come to the ER via ambulance for.... A sore throat! Also had a guy present with 3rd degree burns on the back of his legs due to jumping through a fire at a party b/c his friends did it! Good thing they didn't...

12. Pedi Dosage calculations

    Mander2 replied to Mander2's topic in Student Assist

    This makes great sense!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!

13. Pedi Dosage calculations

    Mander2 posted a topic in Student Assist

    I am trying to figure out how to do the pedi dosage calculations..... Problem: Order: atropine 0.5 mg IM Literature: 0.01 mg/kg/dose Weight: 35 lbs Label: atropine 0.15 mg/ml I understand converting lbs to kg...