lovethecrazylife

lovethecrazylife has 5 years experience.

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1. Is becoming a LPN a good career

   lovethecrazylife replied to momma382's topic in LPN/LVN

   That's hard to answer. It really depends on your area and why you want to become a LPN. Where I live in Iowa, LPNs only are really found in nursing homes as they have been mostly passed out in the hospital and replaced by MAs in the clinic. If you wa...

2. Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

   lovethecrazylife replied to Becca014's topic in CNA/MA

   Being a CNA will help you get the basics of caring for patients. I feel it should be a requirement to become a nurse

3. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   lovethecrazylife replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   I have 2 jobs that I'll give info for..... [*]Geographic location: North IA [*]Pay rate: job 1 $17.21/hr job 2 $19.76 [*]In which area / specialty do you work? Job 1 family practice clinic/job 2 LTC [*]What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN...

4. How do you deal with death?

   lovethecrazylife replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

   For me as most of the deaths I deal with at work is at my LTC job, it is usually a relief as the families and I have seen the person go downhill and change. Many times, because of dementia, the person isn't anything like they used to be and aren't re...

5. Christmas at the nursing home

   lovethecrazylife replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   It's nursing homes like this that make me proud to have worked in LTC for over 11 years! We love our residents like our own families. Merry Christmas and God bless!

6. What does a prescription refill nurse do?

   lovethecrazylife replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

   In my facility rx refill nurse inputs all the fax, phone and walk in requests into the EHR. Then depending on the look up last appointment, labs, any other necessary data and forwards to the M.D. to review and push to pharmacy.

7. Hawkeye Community College LPN and RN Programs

   lovethecrazylife replied to CNADaughter's topic in Iowa

   I didn't attend Hawkeye but I got my LPN & RN at north iowa area community college. I would say check your graduation rates and NCLEX pass rates. Of they are decent go that route to start and then transfer if you wanted to get your BSN. Save a lo...

8. Need a new stethoscope (hard of hearing)

   lovethecrazylife replied to stan164's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have an ultrascope and I love it! I've used mine in clinic setting, LTC, occupational health, even during hazmat drills. I've never had a problem hearing. (Have good hearing as far as I know) They are a bit pricey but I don't regret mine at all. I...

9. Just offered job in a GYN office as an LPN

   lovethecrazylife replied to sheilahdee's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't know any website or books but if they are a good clinic they will teach you as you go. I worked in a family practice clinic and did some gyn procedures. Every provider does things a little bit different and want the nurse to do things just a ...

10. drug tests and ambien

    lovethecrazylife replied to molly7454's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with doing drug screens (as a job ) all results are sent to the mro.... only he can see results and they will contact you. If you have a valid rx and can prove it. .... any positive will be turned into a negative result. This is ALL th...

11. Thank you note question

    lovethecrazylife replied to Scarlettz's topic in Job Hunt

    in my opinion it's better to type the letter and sign it just like you would with the cover letter. You don't want to do a card because that's not very professional

12. Scope of Practice

    lovethecrazylife replied to strivingformore's topic in Occupational

    At my company I can assign restrictions if needed. I usually won't as then the employee becomes recordable according to OSHA. (If work injury) I figure if I'm going to have to put it on the log, they might as well see a provider. Check your company ...

13. Working Easter anyone?

    lovethecrazylife replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility it is a holiday if your weekend happens to fall on it so it's time and a half. If it's not your weekend it's not a holiday. It's not part of holiday rotation either

14. Took nclex 9 times

    lovethecrazylife replied to kemifair's topic in NCLEX

    Have you used ATI tutor?