Lifeofanurse

Lifeofanurse

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  1. Thinking of LVN...don't do it.

    My thought was simple. Do my LVN then work while I got my RN. It seemed simple. NOT SO MUCH. Entry level jobs for an LVN are few and far between. It takes months and months if not LONGER to find a job if you do at all. Once your working you will fin...
  2. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

    I'm no expert and I'm doing the same research you guys are but what I learned from someone who did the BSN through Excelsior is that while ISU is expensive...Excelsior requires multiple trips to NY state so that's airfare, hotel..plus their expensive...
  3. Interview for ER/ school conflict

    Absolutely bring it up. It is much better to be upfront about when you are not available. Yes, this could be a deal breaker for them....but what would you do if they hired you and scheduled you and then you spilled the fact you can't work Mon.. This ...
  4. Drug companies are ridiculous...

    I learned something interesting...maybe not entirely true but it sure seems like it might be... drug companies can renew their patents by conducting clinical trials on drugs currently in use by investigating suspected new uses. This can do a number o...
  5. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    This needs to be added to the "if I see one more XXX post..." If your worried about when your going to be drug tested I would say there are other issues that need addressed before you even consider attending nursing school. Not judging...just saying....
  6. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    I suddenly feel very very stupid. Ok...I had to go through a zillion background checks (seriously like a major that covered my whole state) to work my last job because it was with kids (not healthcare). Was drug tested before hire and signed an agree...
  7. If I see one more post titled....

    Just saw another one... "OMG...will I be able to get licensed" due to a disclosed/undisclosed issue that is clearly outlined on their states BON. Good Lord...go read the dang BON website. Do your own research..it's your career. And ALWAYS disclose ...
  8. improving staff responsiveness

    Now that made me giggle. I need to get my ability to "run like a ninja" up to speed before I find a job. LOL...
  9. improving staff responsiveness

    I got it. Tell them to do it. Period. It doesn't matter if your a tech, a PT, OT, staff nurse whatever...if you work for that facility and your part of the healthcare team you should be answering call lights if you are in that vacinity. I was recentl...
  10. Family Members

    I was thinking the same thing Capecodmermaid!!! Of course my thought wasn't near as colorful or clever... I just think there are some things that don't need to be said. If I say "You cannot get out of bed without help, you will fall" I certainly expe...
  11. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    wow...I just read page one. Not all 15. Pot smoking nurses...WOW! Can someone fill me in where this is going down .... cause I don't want any of my loved ones treated by these yahoos! I don't want a nurse/dr who has had a few drinks working with me a...
  12. How would you respond to this??

    oh my! Sounds like your in for a rough ride my friend. Unless she's Edith Bunker she truly knows better and that was a bait.... Let the games begin...and your not even married yet! Good Lord! I'll be praying for you!
  13. Denied admission for BSN program

    I am thinking outside the box. But don't think you need to run and sign up for classes until your sure how they choose from the applicant pool. There are so many variables that until you know that info you can't possibly better your chances and signi...
  14. How to get yourself ready for a long day in the OR?

    We only had a short clinical round in OR. Thankfully. I got out of one of them...the second...I dang near went down for the count. and it was a short surgery...just freaked me out. It was a lap-hysterectomy. Not a pleasant thing to watch... the remov...
  15. This just gripes the crud out of me...

    So when he pulls a "slip and fall" act in the middle of Walmart...and claims it was because his dr/clinic refused to issue him medication for his 'breathing problems'...he got SOB, got dizzy and fell. So then he sues... you, the dr./clinic. AND walma...