EmmyBee

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1. The positive side of nursing...PLEASE!!!

   EmmyBee replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with this, even though nursing kind of fell into my lap, when I was joining the Army (first as a medic/EMT, then later I became an LPN). I have now been an LPN for 14 years, and have one more semester before I complete my RN program. Over the...

2. Faulted by aides who want help with incontinence care

   EmmyBee replied to Calliehoo's topic in General Nursing

   If this is true, I agree that the aids SHOULD start doing rounds earlier. The OP is making it clear that during the time they need help, SHE is busy then, as well. If she stops what she is doing to help them, exactly when is she to finish her own wor...

3. Broward College South Campus

   EmmyBee replied to ladieej's topic in Florida

   I agree with the part in bold. I never had HJ, so I can't comment. I'm not doubting that he is better, but I don't know personally. And I also had someone completely different for Pharm, who was very hard. But I was still able to pull off an "A". WJ...

4. The Type of Nurse I Don't Want to Become

   EmmyBee replied to Bloop23's topic in General Nursing

   OP, your intentions might have been good, but your post came across with a bit of a "know it all" tone. Once you are actually working as a nurse and have experience under your belt, I can guarantee there will be days that you WILL do some of those t...

5. Broward College South Campus

   EmmyBee replied to ladieej's topic in Florida

   The different campus warning happens every semester. It IS just because of the "hospital" location. So no worries. If anyone wants to pm me, I can help with some of the professors, as far as how they are and what to look out for. I think I know who ...

6. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

   EmmyBee replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN/LVN

   Another thing you might want to do, is to go to the job websites and look up what's available for LPNs, in your area. That way you can see some of the positions being offered, and decided whether or not it is something you want to pursue. I became an...

7. Why do people do a LVN if...

   EmmyBee replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with the above posters: -they might not have the money for all the required pre-requisites and schooling of an RN program (despite financial aid) -they might not have the time to commit to going to school longer -they simply might not like sc...

8. A letter to my Patient

   EmmyBee replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

   I feel where you are coming from, OP. I have been an LPN for about 14 years. I was fortunate enough to gain experience, working in the emergency department and surgical intensive care unit, during the years I served in the military. But since then, ...

9. Anyone ever feel lonely? (a little depressing)

   EmmyBee replied to ERsn's topic in Disabilities

   I think we all get lonely from time to time, no matter what our situation is. By reading your post, it's hard to tell what kind of personality you have. You said you were nice and normal, but are you quiet? Insecure? Do you lack self-confidence? Sin...

10. Nurses living in their home with patients. . .

    EmmyBee replied to rl589092's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working as a Hospice LPN right now, while finishing up my ASN. There are a ton of them here in Florida. I definitely think it's a better alternative for loved ones, than a nursing home. But just like everything, some are better than others. Most ...

11. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    EmmyBee replied to AZO49008's topic in Uniform/Gear

    My sentiments, exactly! Like I mentioned in my previous response, I don't wear cartoon scrubs. And I do feel that certain attire, can influence how others (in the field) view nurses, to a certain extent. But I don't sit there in the hospital or any ...

12. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    EmmyBee replied to AZO49008's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I agree with the above post. In bold is my personal preference. I have never been into the cartoons.

13. Harsh realities

    EmmyBee replied to rosiekay's topic in General Students

    I agree that it can be harder to find a job for older nurses, especially in certain specialties or facilities. I am 38 now, and will be 39 by the time I graduate in 5 months. The age factor is definitely something I think about, even though I'm alrea...

14. scared i'm going to lose my license..

    EmmyBee replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Ask yourself honestly, do you really think additional training/orientation days are going to make a difference? Even if they give you another two weeks, do you think that will improve the situation, or prepare you for what's to come? The working con...

15. Did everyone flunk their college writing courses?

    EmmyBee replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    The OP brings up a very good point. Some are using the excuse that this is a message board, and wondering why grammar matters. The answer is simple. If your posts are riddled with typos, grammatical errors, and you are unable to bring your point acro...