nursemartin00

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1. HELP!!! Which job should i choose???

   nursemartin00 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN/LVN

   Carefully reread your own post. I think you've already made your decision. How will you attend RN school if you are working M-F? Don't make things harder in yourself then need be. "ME" time is priceless. Less pay? More of a commute? Gas prices are o...

2. Now I understand what other LPNs meant (PDN)

   nursemartin00 replied to Busyme10's topic in LPN/LVN

   Ive been doing peds HC for 4 yrs now. Im in same situation; one client cuz no other cases open now. Always worried about hospital admits and length of stays, financial concerns. It never ends. Constant stresses with HC especially if only hv one cli...

3. First post on this page!

   nursemartin00 replied to jesstrammell's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congrats!!!

4. Would YOU recommend to a friend/family member, etc..

   nursemartin00 replied to digoe74's topic in Career Support

   Honestly, I would say no! Its the "thankless job" I wish someone would of told me the truth about. If I could go back, I'd choose differently. You work work work and it never seems like enough. Its never about what you've done, always about what yo...

5. Homecare Nurses

   nursemartin00 replied to nursemartin00's topic in LPN/LVN

   My client is 18 Has trach needs lots of sxn, apnea monitor, and tube feedings/meds. My agency didnt do much to help me out. Said they'd call mom but who knows if they did or not? My clients mom is CRAZY!!! For real I called in and she text me ALL ...

6. Homecare Nurses

   nursemartin00 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   If there are any overnight home care nurses out there, Id like to ask you about your work environment. Do you sit bedside? In the dark? Tv on or off? Any type of lighting? My home care client used to have his tv on every night without fail and if li...

7. Working night shift, difficulty sleeping during the day!

   nursemartin00 replied to gloryfied's topic in Stress 101

   I work 10p to 6a with an hour commute. Im always exhausted when I get home. The drive makes me sleepy. I immediately crash as soon as Im home then usually about 12-1 I'm awake using bathroom and have the same problem. Unable to get back to sleep. I h...

8. Which shift do you prefer, 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm and why?

   nursemartin00 replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

   7p to 7a. Hands down

9. Looking to relocate, where to move to maximize my income.

   nursemartin00 replied to 1ksgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Move to Omaha NE Nursing jobs are plentiful Cost of living isnt bad If you choose not to have your kids in a bigger city, there are smaller rural towns right outside of Omaha.

10. It's not you it's me

    nursemartin00 replied to Akeos's topic in General Nursing

    I am a night shift home care LPN as well. I can definitely relate to your post. My company has no other open hours at this time so its hard not to feel trapped. Its not uncommon for nurses to switch cases out of boredom or choice and my company is fi...

11. Never Good Enough

    nursemartin00 replied to nursemartin00's topic in General Nursing

    I do not need anyone to "pat me on the back" for a job well done or to acknowledge that I simply did my job. i work in home care and at times dealing with the client's families is the hardest part. I do not enjoy hearing families complain about the o...

12. Never Good Enough

    nursemartin00 replied to nursemartin00's topic in General Nursing

    @BrandonLPN - you are right! Thanks for the input. Maybe I just needed a new perspective. :)

13. Never Good Enough

    nursemartin00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why is it that I give my all and its never good enough? Under appreciated and no matter what I do, its never enough? Ive worked in several different positions in the nursing field and I am left feeling so empty and defeated. I dread going to work an...

14. Forced to another shift when I have seniority

    nursemartin00 replied to northern_RN's topic in Relations

    WOW!! Im so sorry this is happening to you. It seems the nurses who really care are the ones who get punished. Refuse to stay quiet and fight for patient's rights. Nursing is hard in so many different ways that unless you are a nurse yourself then no...

15. LPNs: Myths and Misconceptions (Part I)

    nursemartin00 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have been an LPN for 7 years now. I have no desire to become a RN. I love my home health job and wouldn't make much more as a RN. Certainly not enough to be put through pure hell of nursing school for yet another year. No thanks! I have heard the e...