Wild Irish LPN LPN

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About Wild Irish LPN

Wild Irish LPN has 2 years experience as a LPN and specializes in Mental Health, Hospice Care.


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    Death Is A Journey

    That was a beautiful article Jade...I have not been on these boards for quite a while and this was so timely for me....I am headed into Hospice Nursing PT to compliment my Skilled Rehab career...I have wanted to head in this direction since Nursing S...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    I am sorry Mr. Wood...that wasn't a Tylenol, that indeed was a Viagra....
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Famous last words..."I can assure that there is absolutely no chance that your people will wiped-out by Small Pox, it's all good...."
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    What Makes a Great Nurse

    what a great article....I couldn't agree more....I am a fairly recent grad myself, a male and a tad older than my fellow peers when I started Nursing....I was so grade driven in Nursing School, and did very well (graduated top of class)...but that wa...
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    starting a nursing career in late 30's

    I was the young age of 41 when I became a nurse....best decision I ever made....wanted to do it when I had the chance when I attended college the first time around, but let the percieved "stigma" of being a male nurse deter me...well, everthing has i...
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    Where does one find a job in addictions nursing?

    Corrections Nursing....sadly at least 85% of the inmates I care for have some kind of substance/mental health issues and or addictions....it is a great way to learn how to Tx these issues and develop excellent assessment skills at the same time...
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    Time Off to Vote

    early voting is available just about everywhere...no need for time off....
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    Do you have a set schedule?

    Monday-Wednesday 1800-0630....love this schedule, and at least for now it is set in stone, well I hope lol....
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    You're going to think I'm nuts

    I loved my time in Nursing School, so I get what you are saying....but you know what is even better?, being a nurse afterwards....I love my job, and all the learning that comes with it....enjoy!
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    Develop a Thick Skin - How?

    What a timely posting OP....I feel you, I really do....I too am that same gentle soul, well mannered and respectful of my fellow nurses....well everyone I come in contact with to be honest...when I started my first nursing gig out of school I found m...
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    Sexual harrassment?

    I get what you are saying, and you are actually "by the book" correct....but, as nurses we should be able to read into situations and use our good nurses gut/judgement....doesn't mean she should have looked the other way, but perhaps used some common...
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    Sexual harrassment?

    I have to agree...being the only male nurse on my team I too listen to my peers talk, at length about the men in there lives....and everything that goes with....in a way I feel happy that they feel comfortable sharing and being "real" in front of me,...
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    Coffee Is My Medicine

    coffee is wonderful for my mind and soul when 0300 rolls around....just enough to keep me sharp and fueled for my shift "homestretch"....all in all I drink about six cups per day....
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    My New-Found Love For Nursing

    (shhhhh....I'm a boy....:) )
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    "so , how would you describe the color and amount of your sinus drainage?"......