Simba&NalasMom

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  1. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    Simba&NalasMom replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    WOW Skittle you took the words out of my mouth. Like you, I've also been an LPN for five years; I've done LTC, home health, and foot care. Of the three foot care is the only area where I didn't feel...

  2. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, for a lot of nurses, yes it is "just that bad." I've only been an LPN for 5 years and had always assumed I would go on for my RN; now I'm at a point where Starbuck's at $8 per hour is...

  3. SNFs PDX

    Simba&NalasMom replied to jubar's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have worked all four facilities through agency. Harborcare is very nice; I think the biggest reason is there is a lot of family involovement with the residents. Acuity is low and nurses have plenty...

  4. Funny video about catheters

    Simba&NalasMom replied to drjrf2000's topic in Nursing Humor

    Brilliant!! Where are the

  5. Help Please!New LPNPlease Reply!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to katgirl46806's topic in General Nursing

    Good call...we've all had to do our trials by fire as new grads, it's just part of life. You'll be fine and the time goes by quickly. Just remember to stick to your guns and don't be bullied!

  6. Help Please!New LPNPlease Reply!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to katgirl46806's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do it. It's a disaster waiting to happen. I would normally say I can't believe they would even ask a brand new grad to work a shift before any orientation, but as a fellow LPN who started out in...

  7. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I have been enjoying many of the posts which criticize the grammar/spelling of others but contain errors of their

  8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if that comes from somebody's attempt to distinguish DM from diabetes

  9. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate saying "metoprolol"; that's why I choose to pronounce it "Toprol" or "Lopressor". Not really a grammatical error, but I worked with a nurse who actually charted that she told a pt. to "Stop...

  10. to cancell or not to cancel

    Simba&NalasMom replied to newrn05's topic in Agency Nurses

    Have you talked to your recruiter/agency rep? See what kind of support you can get; also, what would happen if you left now? Would your agency make you pay back all your rent and other expenses?...

  11. How much is too much? - working with hostile nurses and management

    Simba&NalasMom replied to grant88's topic in General Nursing

    That does not sound like LUCK to me at all!! You busted your A$$ to get her

  12. Help! I'm a new grad and can't find a job

    Simba&NalasMom replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    If you are serious about moving out of state, there was a recent post asking people to post what areas they are from and how badly the recession has hit; sorry I can't remember the name of it. I'm...

  13. Hospital broke contract and now wants ME to pay 20,000!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    The only advice I can give you is not to start worrying until you know officially that they are going to soak you for this cost; you say a "little birdie" in HR told you this? I would take that as no...

  14. Question about no insurance/free care

    Simba&NalasMom replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can also try googling urgent care clinics in your area; there are some that are willing to bill you and set up a payment plan and they are much less expensive than going to the

  15. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Simba&NalasMom replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Jjjoy, you are right; my Nursing Arts book in my LPN program was the same one used in the local BSN program, and we read the WHOLE THING! And just by talking with some ASNs at work, I wrote just as...

  16. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Simba&NalasMom replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My best friend just moved to Cleveland, where the Cleveland Clinic tests for nicotine as well as other drugs. If you smoke, you don't work there, period. Anyway, I can't believe all the freaking...

  17. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Simba&NalasMom replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Two of the biggest roadblocks I see with most LPNs wanting to bridge over to an ADN degree, and subsequently a BSN: 1)Most ADN programs (the ones in my area, anyway) require one year of prerequisite...

  18. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Simba&NalasMom replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do fully see both your and Linda's points; however, implementing tougher educational requirements for nursing only makes sense if facilities are willing to give nurses the pay and respect they...

  19. Nursing in Oregon

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SparkytheRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Ah, LOL...I was just thinking living in NYC may be fun for a couple of years; I guess the grass is always greener. Anyway, good luck...I think you'll like it out here!

  20. Nursing in Oregon

    Simba&NalasMom replied to SparkytheRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm an LPN and I love it here in Portland! Don't know much about Salem but know it is much smaller and not as much fun city stuff to do; also jobs are going to be much more limited. The good news is...

  21. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Simba&NalasMom replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Funny and not so funny...isn't that pretty much what hospitals are doing? In OR they have what they call a CNA II, which certifies CNAs to do foley caths, blood sugars, and minor dressing changes....

  22. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Simba&NalasMom replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Been an LPN for 4 years now and it has NEVER been said to me, explicitly OR implicitly, that I am not a real nurse, nor that there is no place for me. In every capacity in which I've worked, nurses...

  23. The Doctor said WHAT?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    WOW. Does your state have whistleblower laws? I'd look into it. Yeah, I know...lotsa luck; they probably were crafty enough to not technically break any

  24. Warning: Healthy Bowels!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm maybe say "Wow, thanks for that info but I am off duty at the

  25. Mi RN moving to Portland oregon

    Simba&NalasMom replied to moffist's topic in Oregon Nursing

    :icon_roll Right. And if you want to increase your chances of becoming a Stepford Wife tenfold, go west.