DarciaMoonz

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  1. make me feel welcome please

    DarciaMoonz replied to LPN nursing student's topic in General Students

    :welcome: KUDOS TO U FOR CHOOSING NURSING AS A CAREER!

  2. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    DarciaMoonz replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you and the extention to your family. Be proud of what you have accomplished, and definitely keep your license. You worked hard to get it. Sorry your first experience has been bad, but...

  3. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    DarciaMoonz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student and I agree with there being bad apples on both sides. I just deal with it and learn how NOT to treat people, and also learn what I need to be a good nurse and care for my...

  4. Hello to all

    DarciaMoonz replied to Nurse Karri's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome Nurse Karri! I don't have any specific sites for you to go to, but as a nursing student, I have had to do patient teaching on a number of occassions, and I always use webmd. I like the fact...

  5. LTC Dignity

    DarciaMoonz replied to Redzie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just keep being "you". I have been a CNA since 1996 and I am still the last one to get finished for alot of reasons. I would take care of the residents assigned to me and help out with those who...

  6. What I miss/don't miss about my previous nursing position

    DarciaMoonz replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    My last job was a CNA Position. I don't miss having a nurse who did more socializing with friends, when she should have been giving patients there meds, and calling the doctor when something changed...

  7. frustrating job search...

    DarciaMoonz replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think most LPNs work in LTC settings. At least that is what is seems like. I am close to two different hospitals, and one doesn't hire LPNs at all and the other only hire 4 per year, which comes...

  8. What do you have to have to become a LPN?

    DarciaMoonz replied to summersent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in Connecticut. I am currently enrolled in the PNEP at a vocational school. The tuition was covered by grants from FASFA (roughly $5000 total). The program is 18 months long. It really does depend...

  9. What do you have to have to become a LPN?

    DarciaMoonz replied to summersent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in Connecticut. I am currently enrolled in the PNEP at a vocational school. The tuition was covered by grants from FASFA (roughly $5000 total). The program is 18 months long. It really does...

  10. I passed my boards

    DarciaMoonz replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: CONGRATS TO YOU!!!:monkeydance: I have 12 days to complete in January, and I can't

  11. Wasted LPN

    DarciaMoonz replied to MOONIELOVE's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with pagandeva. Maybe you can take some refresher courses as she stated. I know a few nurses who were not practicing because they had to take care of young children or had come down with...

  12. State Investigation on me please help!

    DarciaMoonz replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Wow! I was in a somewhat similar situation at the job I left. I was accused of abuse by a disgruntled employee (who by the way was reported for slapping an A+O patient in the face). I had no idea I...

  13. What did nursing school do to you?

    DarciaMoonz replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    I am not finished yet. This week is our last Med-Surg week, and then we start leadership which is 11 days long. All together we have 20 days left to complete. The closer it gets to completion, the...

  14. You Don't Qualify! Try Again Next Year!!

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am writing this on behalf of a family member who works at a particular hospital in CT, and is seeking some advice. Since I don't want to be sued for slander and defamation of character some of th...

  15. You Don't Qualify! Try Again Next Year!!

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in General Nursing

    They don't insert catheters. There is no difference in the PCA I and PCA II position as far as skills go. The catch is the raise that is attached to it. She is a Licensed phlebotomist an and has...

  16. You Don't Qualify! Try Again Next Year!!

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in General Nursing

    yes, BUT he is also the only male PCA

  17. Any PN students here?....

    DarciaMoonz replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a SPN, and I will be done on Jan. 18th (as long as we don't get any snow days). I can't wait to finish. Good luck to all of you who are attending currently, will be attending soon, and want to go...

  18. I think I made a mistake.

    DarciaMoonz replied to LPNguy's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that you were able to analyze your feelings about this, and didn't become on of the many nurses who stuck it through just for the money. Don't feel like you made a mistake. One of the...

  19. Calling All CNA's!

    DarciaMoonz replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hiya all i am a cna/spn from ct. i have been a cna since 1997 and have worked in many different settings. i enjoy my work and have decided to take it one step further and become a nurse. i am very...

  20. It's official, I'm stupid!

    DarciaMoonz replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!! Has this person forgotten that you don't even have time to pee (LOL). That is ridiculous. I am still in nursing school, so I don't know what it is like to be a nurse just yet, but the only...

  21. If all nurses left a facility, would it still be in existance next month..a year?

    DarciaMoonz replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say it would be almost impossible. If It did last, it would only be for a very short

  22. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    DarciaMoonz replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for what your going through Jess. I have been in your situation before. I am currently in nursing school for the ump tenth time, and have over the years had to deal with a controlling abusive...

  23. Finished Nursing School on Friday...marriage is toast

    DarciaMoonz replied to Gaelic's topic in General Nursing

    WHOO-HOO! Good for you for making it through. Be proud of your accomplishments. As far as your hubby goes, I guess you can find a way to show him that he is well appreciated and that you are...

  24. Pulled In Too Many Directions

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all I will be starting a new job in a week (3-11 PT CNA), but I am feeling a little stressed because I am a single mom, and full time (5 days/wk) LPN student who has bitten her nails down to...

  25. Pulled In Too Many Directions

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My son is eleven, will be twelve by the time I graduate. I am up here now and haven't really had any sleep this week, but I have made coffee my best friend. I guess now my motivation to make it...