marryweather

marryweather has 3 years experience and specializes in correctional, occupational,.

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1. Alcohol at work

   marryweather replied to DavidFR's topic in Occupational Health

   When we have employees found to be working under the influence it is handled by the companies hr department however I stress to the hr department that the employee is not fit to drive and that there...

2. Worker's Comp Fraud??

   marryweather replied to SaderNurse05's topic in Occupational Health

   It's been my experience that in most instances similar to this these cases are resolved in mediation and a settlement is made. When we have employees suspected of fraud we have them observed and if...

3. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   marryweather replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I chose to become an LPN because I wasn't sure if I would like nursing. The program at the school I attended was 11 months and very difficult. It only accepts 20 students a year and to the best of...

4. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

   marryweather replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I enjoy nursing. LPN's have a very broad scope of practice in North Carolina. In fact most of the limitations we face come from the facilities we choose to work for. In the Charlotte area most...

5. North Carolina Roll Call

   marryweather replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   From Charlotte here I'm an LPN and I love correctional or occupational health nursing. I think its the mental challenge the intriuges me. I'm currently working on my ADN then eventualy my BSN and...

6. My LTC facility is starting to Hire Med Techs

   marryweather replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I worked with a med tech when i was working at a facility for develpmentally and physically disabled individuals. It was the first time I've ever worked with a med tech and wasn't very comfortable...

7. RN's attitute toward the LPN

   marryweather replied to shoegirl28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I think it depends on the individual. I've shocked several CNA's when I've offered to help give a bed bath or put a patient on a bedpan and changed a brief. It just depends on the person. I've come...

8. Studying help needed for nclex-lpn

   marryweather replied to scorpio82's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   If you are willing for pay for it Educational Resources inc has a great NCLEX review. I was fortunate enough that my instructor made it mandatory for us. They have all kinds of review programs and...

9. lost my first LPN job

   marryweather replied to LPN4hire's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Working in a LTC facility is very hard and its frustrating and stressful. I used my experiences as a student nurse to help me find a career I would like. I kept track of my favorite clinicals and the...

10. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    marryweather replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I faced the same questions and criticism when I was in school. I chose to become an LPN because I was going back to school after 11 years and I wasn't even sure I would like nursing. LPN offered me...

11. LPN in PCU or ICU??

    marryweather replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Its been my experience that the hospitals here in Charlotte prefer to hire RN's and reserve the LPN positions for LTC and doctors offices. But even now most doctors offices are not hiring nurses they...