CyndieRN2007

CyndieRN2007

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  1. "Confessional?"

    CyndieRN2007 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    My friend is married to the one who told me about the STD. My friend probably doesnt suspect that they both might have a disease. I dont really have a question. I know I just have to deal with it. I...

  2. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    CyndieRN2007 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when nurses say that!!!!! It is oriented! Not orientated!!!! Goodness!!!

  3. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    CyndieRN2007 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I finally have something to add to this thread....here it goes.... I was doing my leadership rotation at a long term care facility. One of the 1st semester students had a patient with dementia. I was...

  4. Plantar fasciitis--it's killing me!!

    CyndieRN2007 replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have bilateral pf. My right hurts more than my left. I had an injection in my heel about six months ago. That helped for a little while. They say a shoe with a heel helps. I bought some Danskos...

  5. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    CyndieRN2007 replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    I work in occ health and its great. All weekends and holidays off. Great benefits. I would have liked to go to ICU, but I have my whole career ahead of

  6. Did you work as a CNA before RN?

    CyndieRN2007 replied to doglover1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an aide several years before I even went to nursing school. It did help me during nursing school since I already knew all the aide work. It was one less thing to stress about in the...

  7. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    CyndieRN2007 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree so much!!! Although I was an LVN for only a year, I do see the differences between RN and LVN. However, that doesnt mean LVNs arent valuable. I'm glad you enjoy reading the posts...so do...

  8. Team Nursing

    CyndieRN2007 replied to 7pnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That sounds like the nursing I did as and LVN in the hospital I used to work in. I had to pass meds, perform IV therapy, and most of the patient care. Then I had to do the same for any ER patients...

  9. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    CyndieRN2007 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you havent discussed the issue of RN/LVN roles with your nurse manager, I would suggest you do. Maybe that can be a start to more clearly define the role of both RN/LVN in your facility. You...

  10. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    CyndieRN2007 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow. Why care about all the theory behind a skill?? I think that is a careless statement. Sometimes, various procedures/medications are ordered by the doctor and, as the MOST IMPORTANT PATIENT...

  11. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    CyndieRN2007 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is a good question... Well, take the RN/LVN debate out of the equation. Differeniating the two doesnt mean valuing one more than the other. LVNs do in fact hold a license and are responsible of...

  12. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    CyndieRN2007 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i sat for boards after two semesters in lvn program, that was after a year and a half or so of general ed classes to get into the program. then two more semesters for rn. after lvn cirriculum, i was...

  13. Is Nursing your Passion

    CyndieRN2007 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Nursing is my passion. Especially when I see the progress in my patients and I know I had a part in their progress. I hate the bad parts of nursing, like too much paperwork, pee and poop, and...

  14. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    CyndieRN2007 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LVN for a year before recently getting my RN. I am still trying to transition to the RN role. I too, see the difference in reponsibility, patho and level of skill in everything I do. I didnt...

  15. Poll for RN's: Do you have an ADN or BSN?

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Ekklesia's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have my Associates of Science in Nursing. Working on RN to

  16. BSN the only "professional"??

    CyndieRN2007 replied to karenp2358's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, why doesnt the AACN "support pay raises for the bachelor's prepared nurse"? LOL! I don't see anything like that in their "position statement on the BSN as the entry level to professional...

  17. BSN the only "professional"??

    CyndieRN2007 replied to karenp2358's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    But now that I think about it, ADN and BSN still have to pass the same NCLEX

  18. BSN the only "professional"??

    CyndieRN2007 replied to karenp2358's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    WOW. They really are serious about "supporting the BSN as the entry level to professional nursing" arent they? As an RN with my ADN, reading that made me feel like my degree wasn't worth a crap! Im...

  19. BSN the only "professional"??

    CyndieRN2007 replied to karenp2358's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i just checked my license and here is what it says: board of nurse examiners for the state of texas a certificate of registration to practice professional nursing issued by the board of nurse...

  20. Taking NCLEX-RN today....

    CyndieRN2007 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking the NCLEX today at 900 and Im terrified. I couldnt sleep at all last night. Wish me

  21. Another question for those who have taken the test.

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Justme123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX questions are definately application of nursing knowledge, even though you will get questions about stuff you have never heard of before! LOL! The test was a killer, I would never want to...

  22. Ultrascope or Littman?

    CyndieRN2007 replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I know this post is old, but the instructions say if the environment is noisy, hold entire palm over the head of the scope and apply pressure. It works for me because sometimes the office I work in is...

  23. Question about traveling for company...

    CyndieRN2007 posted a topic in Travel

    I dont know if this question is best for this forum but I didnt know where else to ask this question...so here it goes.. I am a new RN. I have been working for my current employer for 1 year as LVN,...

  24. Should I wait till I get appoval from the board before registering with Pearson?

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    With NCLEX PN and RN I sent off the Board application, with picture and finger prints before I registered with pearson... As soon as I registered with pearson, I got my ATT. It just depends on the...

  25. RE: 265 Questions

    CyndieRN2007 replied to Sharrell's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! YOu did it,