hfdguy LPN

hfdguy is a LPN and specializes in LTC, Pediatrics.

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1. Caught with His Pants Down

   hfdguy posted a topic in General Nursing

   One of the guys was a very kind professional who wanted to become a nurse for all the right reasons. He really wanted to help people, not just make money. Unfortunately, he had never been in a hospital or convalescent home, had never worked as a nurs...

2. Nurse becomes patient

   hfdguy posted a topic in General Nursing

   Recently, I had my gallbladder taken out. I know, its not a big operation, and although I knew what to expect in general by being a nurse, I was still scared, worried, and all the other emotions our patients face. I woke up one morning at midnight w...

3. OK I now have RN behind my name and now over night am I suppsed to know everything?

   hfdguy replied to racing-mom4's topic in New Nurse

   When I was a student in an LPN program (LPNs aren't even allowed to work in hospitals in CT), I felt the doctors and RNs in the hospital where I did clinical took me very seriously and listened to my concerns. They all treated us as valued members o...

4. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

   hfdguy replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

   I'm a pediatric homecare nurse, and I love it :) I spend a lot of time in schools, and kids are very receptive to seeing a male as a nurse... its great!

5. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

   hfdguy replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in New Nurse

   Its nice to know I'm not alone... I graduated from LPN school in Jan, and there are many times I feel completely incompetent, and overwhelmed... Thanks for helping me stick it out!

6. Forgive me.. another question!

   hfdguy replied to CaitRN2be's topic in General Nursing

   Best thing is only one class that needs a lab (such as chem, micro or A&P)... then you can 'relax' with a course thats not so stressing.. such as a math, english or other pre-req class... I know I loved just taking another class to take my mind o...

7. will lower back problems restrict my ability to be a nurse?

   hfdguy replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is a very demanding job on your back... If I'm not helping the Aides pull patients up in bed, i'm bending, standing for long periods, running up and down the halls... I would have serious reservations if you have back problems already... eith...

8. First year (6 months actually) and LOVING IT!!!

   hfdguy replied to Never_too_late's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a new LPN grad - just passed the boards last week... and I gotta say this is the most demanding, most rewarding, most exciting job I have ever had!! I am soo happy I finally decided to take the plunge and go to nursing school!

9. Ok Need Help On Living In Ct

   hfdguy replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in Connecticut

   Connecticut and affordable can't be put in the same sentence; however, Connecticut has a charm that keeps most of us here. Stamford, Stratford and Bridgeport are all shoreline cities... stamford is closest to New York City; thereofore, it is very ve...

10. NETI LPN Program

    hfdguy replied to rickt83's topic in Connecticut

    I attended the LPN Program at a state-run school (EC Goodwin in New Britain)... I know its too late now, but the state does have a evening program as well... and I would match my experience and knowledge at $5K with any new grad at $25K. Just my tw...

11. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    hfdguy replied to TazziRN's topic in Medications

    Hi all.. I just graduated from an LPN program here in Connecticut. I can tell you my instructor tested, re-tested and re-re-tested all of us on injection sites. Maybe the nurse forgot and was trying to cover it up, but my first IM injection was in t...

12. Conn Nurses Meet N Greet

    hfdguy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut

    Hi all :) David here.. a new GPN - just graduated from EC Goodwin. I sit for the boards on Feb 6, and have just started a great 11-7 job at a LTC facility in Avon. Best of luck to all my fellow grads, no matter what school you went to... I know the...

13. Nursing and tattoos

    hfdguy replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school they said you couldn't have tattoos unless they were covered... I thought It was only for school, but the first thing they stressed in my new job -- no tattoos or piercings (except ears, of course). Although I have no tattoos, ther...

14. Need advice re: fired from job

    hfdguy replied to s3u8z2q's topic in Connecticut

    I take it the 'senior nurse' was not her supervisor. That was her mistake. Hopefully she learned from this that nobody is there to 'cover' for you... if you make a mistake, own up to the mistake, and notify them IMMEDIATELY. I wish her luck...

15. Womens interest in male nurses

    hfdguy replied to johny1's topic in Men

    I say be proud of who you are... This is just stupid to be hiding from a time-honored profession like nursing. I am a nurse, and PROUD of it! I know being male and a nurse may bend some peoples perception of what is traditional, but I don't care -...