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1. Nurses with lupus

   AWannerLPN replied to ab39010's topic in Disabilities

   I just now put the pieces together from lab work, symptoms and so fourth with lupus. I have a Dr appt today :) You know I'm really glad you said we didn't learn much in Nursing school. Sometime I second guess my nursing capability because of knowledg...

2. Chronic pain condition and pre-employment drug testing

   AWannerLPN replied to Vallywillis's topic in Disabilities

   i also have had multiply rx's throughout the years and never has that disqualified me. Just tell them before the test you have a rx and show them the body if requested and thats that. The only law to nurses with pain management is not coming to work ...

3. Diagnosed with lupus can i still be a nurse?

   AWannerLPN replied to livvie32's topic in Disabilities

   I am almost 28 years old and am working on my diagnosis as we speak. I came back ANA positive with speckled, thrombocytopenia, almost all 11 dx markers and have severe hand and joint pain. Lately the migraines have started as well. I have only been l...

4. Nurses with lupus

   AWannerLPN replied to ab39010's topic in Disabilities

   Hey everyone, I myself am in the process of getting diagnosed. Ive had problems with all the usual symptoms of SLE since 2011 when my stress went up d/t an ectopic. Before the ectopic I don't remember every really being sick. Since them, I don't ever...

5. Advice please... confused :-/

   AWannerLPN replied to AWannerLPN's topic in Job Hunt

   Funny thing yesterday.... The HR person called and said they are eager for me to start... The position is still mine they are just waiting for the background check... Yay! A Grad 5/2013 , Licensed 7/2013 , OR "The character of the nurse is as imp...

6. Advice please... confused :-/

   AWannerLPN replied to AWannerLPN's topic in Job Hunt

7. Advice please... confused :-/

   AWannerLPN replied to AWannerLPN's topic in Job Hunt

   I think that's what I'm going to do. With their poor organizational skills and lack of professionalism with pre employment screening I am kind of turned of by the company now. Last time I check that is to be completed before orientation and immediate...

8. I need advice

   AWannerLPN replied to rubevicious's topic in LPN/LVN

   i have one thing to say to you and i hope it helps.... "The character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge she possesses." Carolyn Jarvis ..... its okay to be scared. Thats what will keep your critical thinking and common sense from making ...

9. Advice please... confused :-/

   AWannerLPN posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Its been almost a month to the day that ive passed my Nclex-PN. I had my first interview friday and in the middle of my interview they offered me a job. Not to mention the pay was $3 more than i was asking so i was excited. It was for 2nd shift which...

10. Neely hired LPN....HELP!!!

    AWannerLPN replied to AWannerLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

11. New Grad RN in Skilled Nursing/Rehab...5 days orientation?

    AWannerLPN replied to ISeeYouNurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes!!! Tomorrow is My first day on the job in a Skilled/LTC facility and lets just says IM TERRIFIED! Glad to hear im not alone. Good Luck to you! A

12. Neely hired LPN....HELP!!!

    AWannerLPN replied to AWannerLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you so much for your kind word of encouragement. As tomorrow approaches I can feel the nerves start to act up. I just need to remember we all had our first jobs and I can do this :-) thanks again! A

13. Lost hope :(

    AWannerLPN replied to CNLLVN's topic in LPN/LVN

    OMG! I feel like you are going through the same thing I did my last term of school. The only advice I have for the way she treats you is stand tall. When she tries to say mean things or boss you around be assertive and let you know these are YOUR pat...

14. Neely hired LPN....HELP!!!

    AWannerLPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello, I am new to the forums but felt this thread very inspiring lol. I just graduated from school in may. I decided to take a break before I sat for my nclex-pn and enjoy life again. On July 22nd I sat for my nclex and passed with flying colors. ...