Mysti

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1. RN or LPN

   Mysti replied to JOHNNEA's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a LPN for 17 years. I love what I do. But if you want to make a difference in nursing go for the RN. Nobody listens to LPNs. I am going back to school in the fall for my RN. I have tried to make a difference as a LPN but have gotten ...

2. I have a question for all nursing home nurses.

   Mysti replied to chili2641's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with raising the standards for nursing assistants. They also need to be paid more $$ and given greater respect, but the good ones get that respect from me now! The nurse aide training classes teach them what the need. When they are finishe...

3. LPN's starting/infusing IV's.

   Mysti replied to Jo_deye_yuh's topic in Med-Surg

   I agree with both sides of this. If LPNs are going to do IV's and other RN (jobs) then we should get more $$$$. I agree that LPN's are capable of doing these jobs and I agree that the training should be in the schooling of LPN's. My mother was a L...

4. aide from hell

   Mysti replied to pooh's topic in General Nursing

   Write this aide up and document your a.. off. Also tell her that if she does not follow direction she will be written up you can do this on a verbal warning sheet so you have proof.

5. What Freaks You Out?

   Mysti replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Snot and puke those are the things that make my skin crawl.

6. Benefits of being a Nurse Manager

   Mysti replied to crrnmanager's topic in General Nursing

7. What do you think?

   Mysti replied to saskrn's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked both agency and staff over my 17 years in nursing. I can tell you that most good nurses that are not afraid of a visiting nurse making them look bad are great to agency staff. I can also say that if the facilities paid their staff as ...

8. How much do you make?

   Mysti replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   LPN 17 years in LTC Restorative Co. $15.50 due for raise this week. Ohio ------------------ Sandi