fireflyLPN replied to fireflyLPN's topic in Disease
No kidding... Comforting to know that when they recycle machinery they are thoroughly cleaning it!!! An update to my story; I recently was chatting with this Respiratory Therapist. We started talking and she told me that she normally works in the ICU...
Michelle, I'm not a OB Nurse, or even a mom. I was moved by your story, and would like to wish you nothing but the best on the exciting journey you are about to begin (both as a mom & future nurse)! :icon_hug:
fireflyLPN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN/LVN
Let me first off say that I am sorry that hospitals in your area are not LPN friendly. In my area all the hospitals hire LPNs (6 total). I believe that the trend towards not hiring LPNs is simply that, a trend. I once sat through a conference held by...
fireflyLPN replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in LPN/LVN
I looked into finding an LPN program and i can't find one.... all I can find is nursing.. I think you meant Registered Nursing? The difference between an RN & an LPN varies state to state, and even by facilities. If you check out your BON website...
I'm not in a psych unit, but we have a "Code Violet" (Violence)... When this code is called all the men in the area are supposed to report & so is the lift team (a group of thorough strapping young lads :redbeathe :) ). As to whether or not they...
It is unlikely for an agency to hire a new grad, but it is possible. Most HH agencies in my area say that they will not hire a new grad, but I know of several people that got hired straight outta school. As far as putting your school experience on y...
fireflyLPN replied to casualjim's topic in California
Just a little FYI... It seems like most BSN programs will accept "Diploma" grads, at least in Ohio. This includes grads from schools that are not "accredited" through the higher education councils (I'm not talking about the BON). FWIW Best of luck to...
Hi, The other day I took an VO order from our Ortho CNS. I usually deal with PA-C's, so after she finished giving me the order I asked which doctor she was with (thinking that I would have to make a notation of that on the order) she said she wasn't....
fireflyLPN replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in LPN/LVN
Hi Puglet, Yeah I absolutely have my doubts sometimes. But its more like I really wish I would've taken the job in that Drs office!!! Running around my entire shift while others are sitting at the nurses station (and not offering help, or getting sni...
fireflyLPN replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in LPN/LVN
I hear ya puglet. I had 2 bad days this week! I got bye by not thinking about my mishaps at work, when I was not there. Go out and see a movie with your friends in your free time, or do whatever it is that you enjoy. I have a magnet on my fridge that...
My first pt as a student was a tiny, blind 104 yr old lady. She had met the president before, neat lady. My first pt as a Nurse was a guy (inmate) that broke his back playing football in the yard. He had his own locked & loaded guard & everyt...