ILoveHealthCare

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1. I'm an LPN and I understand.

   ILoveHealthCare replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN/LVN

   LPN's are nurses hence licensed practical NURSE.

2. ethical dilema

   ILoveHealthCare replied to badcompany's topic in LPN/LVN

   Nope. I work an opposite schedule as the one who doesn't help out. The other nurses and my manager love my helping out attitude. We are a very small unit. The other nurse tries helping out as well, but since she is assistant DON she has more duties t...

3. ethical dilema

   ILoveHealthCare replied to badcompany's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm the same way. I work on all my stuff and extra office stuff, but I always help my AIDS toilet, serve food, and help put residents to bed. My care staff greatly appreciates all I do and they are more willing to help me out when I need things they ...

4. This week, I learned (7/18).....

   ILoveHealthCare replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck. My niece was diagnosed with it at age 2. She is now 4 and doing so much better with therapy and she even attended school last year and loved it. Her language has improved, she is finally potty trained, and her tantrums have been greatly re...

5. I'm running away to PetSmart

   ILoveHealthCare replied to Purple_roses's topic in Humor

   Just volunteer for a rescue or shelter. That's what I do. I also foster dogs. Sometimes it is more stressful than working as a LVN though. Other days it cheers me up with some kisses. Dealing with the public at adoption events is no different than de...

6. MA to LPN

   ILoveHealthCare replied to crystalgraz's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I started as a cma. I was able to work and I made great money at my job. It paid for almost my whole LVN program (in California) by working 2 days a week.

7. Shoes for ER???

   ILoveHealthCare replied to Traumajunkie91's topic in General Nursing

   I have alegrias. I love how they are flat unlike danskos. I've run in them and it wasn't horrible. I work in assisted living so I have ran from one side of the building upstairs to the other without a problem.

8. What I learned this week (6/27)...

   ILoveHealthCare replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I learned that holding a residents hand while waiting for their family is the best feeling. The worst feeling is when they take their last breath holding your hand and the family walks in just after they passed.

9. red and raw bottom

   ILoveHealthCare replied to bellcollector's topic in Pediatric

   At my facility we use calmoseptine and triad cream. I find triad works much better, but it is more expensive.

10. What would you like to see in your scrubs?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to xo_mish's topic in Uniform/Gear

    They have to wash well meaning they won't look worn after a few washes.

11. medication delivery!!!!

    ILoveHealthCare replied to correctionsLPN1's topic in Correctional

    At the jail I worked at they prepoured all the medications into little envelopes that closed. That was much easier because the pills didn't fall out. They also used the pill crusher sleeves and added water to that when they got to the tanks for those...

12. Stethoscope Case

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Elsie15's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have one of these! On graduation day one of my classmate's mom made it for us. I love it! I carry all of my supplies for work in it!

13. Practical Nursing - salary raise?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to sallyk's topic in LPN/LVN

    I live in California that is over saturated with nurses. That rate can be achieved if you work in corrections and are able to find a job. Cost of living is extremely high here.

14. Are the name brand designer scrubs worth it?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in Uniform/Gear

    My kois and greys anatomy stand up to the constant washing and still look great a year later. Be sure to get scrubs with enough pockets for you.

15. If you could wear any scrub?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to SC APRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

    My favorite are greys anatomy and koi scrubs!