kelkel

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1. Curious about LPN clinicals vs. CNA

   kelkel replied to iamcutest's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hopefully you didn't get into nursing thinking that you wouldn't have to make a bed or change a diaper. LPN or RN, that is part of being a nurse. I too work as a CNA putting myself through nursing school. Yes, you will start out with CNA tasks, bu...

2. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   kelkel replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi, I am currently paid $20.53 at my full-time home care job and make $22.00/hr working prn at ltc facility in PA.

3. can CNAs refuse patient care?

   kelkel replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric

   CNA's know it all because they feel they are with these patients everyday and know what they need. Sometimes, it's just a matter of finding the root of the problem, which means sitting there and letting them talk. However, my first thought would be...

4. can CNAs refuse patient care?

   kelkel replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric

   ativan anyone?

5. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

   kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   unfortunately, there are some people who feel that "god" has nothing to do with nursing. however, my dear, i am sure you are a wonderful nurse and the only opinions that matter are those who you are caring for. white, black, or anyone for that matt...

6. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

   kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   Well, maybe you need to rethink your profession. You can not be an effective nurse without having faith, empathy and sympathy. Maybe you have a good reason.....who knows.

7. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

   kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   I can relate to limited patience, but however, weren't we all new nurses at one time? Not to mention, I will never forget one of my instructors stating, "The day a nurse thinks she/he knows everything makes she/he dangerous." I am reading so many o...

8. LPN versus CMA

   kelkel replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   In no way shape or form is a CMA higher than an LPN. LPN's receive much more intensive education. We are to practically know just as much as an RN in a shorter period of educational time. LPN's ARE nurses, sometimes, especially recruiters tend to ...

9. CNA Tasks vs LVN Tasks

   kelkel replied to caligirl2's topic in LPN/LVN

   What type of input are you seeking?

10. LPN magazine?

    kelkel replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN/LVN

    Yes, absolutely. I have just subscribed myself. I received a flyer in the mail, it's LPN 2005 by Lippencott and Williams, I would hit their website to subscribe.

11. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

    kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I remember the first thing one of my instructors taught was "nurses eat their young" and how true that is. Maybe hospital nursing in an environment like that is not for you. There are so many others aspects of nursing. Consider homecare or hospic...

12. How did you know hospice was right for you?

    kelkel replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Hospice

    The only true advice you can receive is...you will know. I am a hospice nurse and could not imagine doing anything else. As grim as it may sound, it is very rewarding. Ultimately, we are all going to die and it is a priveledge to be present in som...