Momma_Penguin

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1. PA LPN's now permitted to accept verbal orders.

   Momma_Penguin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey I have an addendum to my post. I am not knocking the RN's...it's just tough to get a hold of one when there is only 1 in the building., and they are assessing or helping out another nurse with a diff or condition changed pt. And the other part ab...

2. PA LPN's now permitted to accept verbal orders.

   Momma_Penguin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well it's about time. I have been very tired of getting orders taken by RN"s early in a shift then finally dropping them off before the end of the shift. I am also glad that I no longer have to play hunt a super when speaking with a Dr to take an o...

3. Night shift madness!

   Momma_Penguin replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked night turn for years. I also prefer it to days or eves b/c there's only 1 boss & not a lot of commotion. When I just started full time nights , from working full time daylight..OMG I was a zombie!!! I craved sleep. I also had 2 li...

4. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

   Momma_Penguin replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked nites for many years. I am not afraid to call a doc in the middle of the night if the patient's condition warrant it. But I can not condone this...I mean where were their brains at???? And what would have happened if the med they gave t...

5. A bunch of questions...

   Momma_Penguin replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   Wow that sux when the DON or ADON won't help. We have 2 good nurses in our place that will come out from their office and help us. They have worked as RN supers, fed people, helped w/ care. I know it's not every day but I know if I went asked them to...

6. long term night shift work versus health

   Momma_Penguin replied to JetLPN's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked nite turn as a nurse for the last 8 years. I was a nurses aid..before certification (OOOOOOOOO is she old) and use of gloves for care and I worked nite turn even then. But I do know that it does wreak havoc w/ your health. The terminal...

7. Favorite shift to work

   Momma_Penguin replied to Kayzee's topic in Geriatric

   :) I love my nite turn! I really can't do any other shift due to kids and things. My hubby got a job last year that allowed me to go down to per diem, after being the one who worked full time to keep the insurance for the kids. Now he has a really ...

8. Looking For Other Pa Nurses!!!!

   Momma_Penguin replied to Pete495's topic in Pennsylvania

   I think we all need to get together for a western Pa nurses lunch or something! Maybe we can work on that. It's a thought. Or at least the New Castle area nurses!! Laura

9. Introductions

   Momma_Penguin replied to Brian's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hello! I am Laura an LPN in an extended care facility in western pa.I really like what I do and have been doing this for 9 years now. Man does time fly. I have learned alot along the way from older nurses and from my own experience. Good luck to all ...

10. Looking For Other Pa Nurses!!!!

    Momma_Penguin replied to Pete495's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hello to all the Pa nurses!! I live and work in New Castle, Pa. I am happy to see so many from around this area. It would be nice to have a get together some time and meet every one. Wouldn't it be weird if some of us already knew each other?? Hope ...

11. survey: Do you plan on furthering your nursing education?

    Momma_Penguin replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have no plans to go any further. I am happy being an LPN and happy w/ my job. If I had wanted to be an RN, I would have gone that route. But I am all for those who wish to increase their earning potential, and expand their horizons. I am doing ...

12. Your number of NCLEX Q's to Pass?

    Momma_Penguin replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    I had a gf who passed w/ the max questions allowed.

13. Menstrual cycle....heehee

    Momma_Penguin replied to funnygirl_rn's topic in Humor

    OMG I laughed so hard i think I had my drink coming out of my nose...and my one son said.."kewl" :roll Laura LPN

14. Clairol pulls commercial

    Momma_Penguin replied to SandySummers's topic in General Nursing

    Good because when I first saw that commercial I was so enraged:( I keep saying to my hubby I hate when nurses are portrayed like that. He said to lighten up, but sometimes others just don't understand. I am glad it's gone. I wondered why I hadn't ...

15. Night Shift And Cancer

    Momma_Penguin replied to Talino's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I think I know the answer to that request....:roll It would be... Go find a new job....LOL Shame too, I could use a raise. Laura LPN