NurseTami

NurseTami

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  1. Funny Names for Nurses

    At one of the hospitals where I did my clinicals, the main OB/GYN team was DRs Kutsche (Pronounce cootchie)and Feely. I am NOT kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. NCLEX- RN

    Hey Nurses! I am concerned about my upcoming NCLEX! I bought these cards from Springhouse, and breezed right through, I think I missed like 10% the first time through. I have been an LPN for 10 years, so i am not sure if the cards were easier becaus...
  3. Nursing Home Crisis

    I myself am leaving LTC, not only for all the reasons you mentioned, but to gain some acute care experience that I may need in the future in a skilled care facility. I was a CNA for two years, an LPN for 10, and was just graduated from an RN program....
  4. NCLEX- RN

    Thanks everyone for your advice- it all makes sense. Our college Director said that it will seem like you answered half wrong, and you will, because the computer tests you increasingly harder, then easire, looking for your entry level, and if your kn...
  5. Paranormaol experiences?

    I worked as a CENA while getting my LPN, and I worked Aft. One night, I needed to tell the nurse something, so I had to find her- she was at one end of the building. On my way I passed the dayroom and stopped, thinking- I thought everyone was in bed,...
  6. NEW BALANCE for me too- I am the sad owner of wide feet, and New Balance are the ONLY kind I can find that do not tear up my baby toes!! Got a new pair for Graduation/ Mothers' Day/ Birthday! Have been working 12 hr shifts during this final semester ...
  7. Has a patient ever affected your health?

    Duckie- First- excuse my curiosity- tell me what is a QMA? Second- you did everything a good nurse would do. At this point meds are called for due to the fact that her actions are bothering the other residents, not to mention that when someone is agi...
  8. nursing salaries

    Ok, now get this! I am an LPN with 10 years experience and am graduating from the ADN program for LPNs. My 10 years buys me the two-year RN rate. I will make base pay 21.16 an hour, plus 8% shifdif- yes I'll be on nights, and can buy the best insura...
  9. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    I must say- and I NEVER thought I'd be saying- What the RN knows and is responsible for is beyond that of most LPNs. I am an LPN, graduating from an accelerated program with an ADN. I have been an LPN for 10 years and have had supervisory experience....