lanilpn

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1. My question is about shoes.

   lanilpn replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

   I wear Suacony- they have gel in the heal. it feels great. had them for a year now with no problems.

2. how do we change nurses opinions on male nurses?

   lanilpn replied to mark_LD_RN's topic in General Nursing

   i think that "male" nurses are great. Unfortunantly there are not enough in the nursing field. One of the male nurses that i worked with as a cna inspired me to be a "female" nurse. I think that if anyone has a problem with "male" nurses they need to...

3. Lunch breaks

   lanilpn replied to moonshadeau's topic in Safety

   I agree with you mart24, she does hold grudges- i no longer work there. she did make life pretty difficult when she came in. She was quick to blame others. i went to the office manager, but that didn't do any good( they are freinds outside of work-wh...

4. pay scale- why so hush hush??

   lanilpn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just wondering why it was so awful to discuss wages. i understand that some nurses have more experience and should get paid more than me. it just concerns me that one can be terminated from the job for discussing pay, when all you hear about is...

5. Lunch breaks

   lanilpn replied to moonshadeau's topic in Safety

   I always beleived in scheduled lunch breaks-but they don't always work. i was always the one waiting for peple to return from their lunch so that i could go-worked in m.d. office. my doctor ALWAYS ran behind. by time they all got back i would get 1...

6. Awful, awful week!!!

   lanilpn replied to flashpoint's topic in Emergency

   I could never do that-my heart goes out to you. next week can only be better. hugs :kiss -manda

7. Tag. YOU"RE it!

   lanilpn replied to azverte's topic in General Nursing

   when i had a finger stick last year, it occured while cleaning instruments(in m.d. office), the doctor i worked for did a complete Hep panel. i think because we couldn't say what instrument was used for who. it wasn't part of protocol to have it do...

8. What would you do

   lanilpn replied to thatnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't worked in either, but just went to an interview for pool. the great thing about it is the experience, also a challenge. But as the others stated- it is your decision on how you feel about these areas. think of the pros and cons and go from ...

9. When does it get better

   lanilpn replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

   Peaceful, i too am a single mom-25yrs old. i understand. i worked in the nursing home right after i passed my boards- it was the skilled unit. the first time that one of my patients went into a diabetic seizure i ran out of the room to grab the gluco...

10. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    lanilpn replied to passing thru's topic in Activism

    manna- i lived in a small town and got a WM- it did nothing for us but piss off the historical commitee. Krogers have it lucky- my last place of employment-Dr. office, just cancelled the insurance for the employees. Yes, cancelled it. the company is...

11. I am scared..

    lanilpn replied to n8isgr8's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you are in this postion. Have you asked the college if they have any tutors available- i know that it might cost, but you can also check for $$ assistance. Also, you might also be able to get the Pell Grant, this will help pay for your educatio...

12. Tiny cracks/cuts on my fingers! Dry Hands! Too much handwashing ! OOooww! Help !

    lanilpn replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    i also use Eucerine cream for my hands. the best stuff ever. i have to use it for my daughters eczema-it works great:) i use the hand cream during the day- it almost seems pointless since i wash then apply and next thing you know i'm washing again an...

13. Emotional day at work

    lanilpn replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    the first is hard,and they do get a little easier. my first incounter with death was as a CNA. i worked in the nursing home 11pm-7am. she was a DNR. I sat by her side all night(inbetween rounds) and held her hand. Her family lived in another state(th...

14. nursing question

    lanilpn replied to RRH's topic in General Nursing

    as an LPN i had an easier time getting a job in a doctors office than at the hospital after being a new grad. If you are a RN you might have an easier time getting a job in the hospital-of course it wouldn't be that hard getting a job in a doctors of...

15. need a little help

    lanilpn replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the advise, i will be calling the agency.