DarciaMoonz

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  1. Do you say you're a nurse...

    DarciaMoonz replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I say I'm a nurse. I took the state boards and as long as that last letter in the title that I have worked so hard to get says "nurse", than that is what I am. When people have a question or need me...

  2. Why is it that some CNA/LPN/RN think it's ok....

    DarciaMoonz replied to kuyah12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It doesn't bother me. I work with a team of spanish speaking cnas (whom I love) and I am actually slowly learning the language just from listening to them. I don't see why some people take it to...

  3. LPN Starting Salary

    DarciaMoonz replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on a few things on how much you get paid. One: is location. Some states pay more than others. Two: The facility type. Generally nursing homes pay more. I think it's because they...

  4. Do you get paid enough for what you do?

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

    I am pretty happy with the amount I get paid. It really isn't too much more than what I was making as a Surgical Technologist, but it's okay. I have to say I have reached my goal, or my "what I want...

  5. What Is Going On?????

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

    Have you tried career builder? They are pretty good. It took me a while to find a job too. The other thing that you could try is just apply even if they don't have anything posted for the job that...

  6. What do YOU do as an LPN?

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

    In Connecticut, I think we all do the same. But my duties consist of:-Assessments-FSBS (fingersticks)-Wound treatments and any other treatment on my unit-I.V. therapy (when I have one)-Setting up or...

  7. Feeling Unappreciated

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey all, I will try to keep this short. Yesterday when I was at work, I thought everything was going fine. I was able to do all of my treatments (one which takes almost an hour by itself) and do my...

  8. Feeling Unappreciated

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

    I don't feel as "bruised" now as I did when I posted this. I just go in there now, and do what I am supposed to do, what I was trained to do. I have been working a bit harder now, don't know if it...

  9. I want to do something else

    DarciaMoonz replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can relate to all of that stuff on your list, but I think it will get better... I hope it will anyways. I've only gotten out of work on time twice, and that was during the first two days of...

  10. nurses are vastly underpaid and vastly unappreciated!

    DarciaMoonz replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I wish more people were aware that we're not ignoring you or minimizing your needs, but we can't always stop in the middle of something to get to them the moment you ask. Case in point, there is a...

  11. Jobs for LPN's....is it true???

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

    I live in Connecticut, and there seems to be a descent amount of jobs. As for the hospital, it depends on what department. Like one of the local hospitals here hires LPNs, some work the floors but...

  12. Your A LPN, Sooo.....

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just wanted to take the time to sigh, and vent all in one. I just passed my NCLEX-PN last week and already I am getting the "so when are you going back to school questions". It makes me very...

  13. How has Nursing changed you?

    DarciaMoonz replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't feel any different really. More stressed sometimes due to the fact that I am still fairly new to nursing. People sometimes treat me different and I don't always like it. I feel like I am...

  14. LPN Employment Poll

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

    LTC/rehab

  15. My First Med. Error

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    :bluecry1: today was my 3rd day of what i thought was orientation. the facility that i work at has 4 wings and the side they put me on today is pretty heavy. i found that out also today. the med...

  16. I Passed Nclex-pn!!!!!!

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :monkeydance: :balloons: I AM SOOOOO HAPPY RIGHT NOW, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF!!! I took the NCLEX on April 12th, and left out of there feeling like I was the missing village idiot. It...

  17. On My Own Next Week Already!!!!!!!

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, for those of you who have read my "my first med. error" post, I wanted to say I am still at the same facility. Until I can find something else, I am covering my orifice as best as I can. Next...

  18. My First Med. Error

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, I found out very fast that real world nursing is wayyyyyy different from what I was doing in school. I have work experience in surgery which is fast paced, but.... I guess I can't really use...

  19. Strange experiences on the floor...have you had any?

    DarciaMoonz replied to Anjann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LOL. My nose starts running everytime I go to work also. Wonder why that is. Same thing happened with my clinical rotation, which was not good b/c it was presumed that I had a cold. I think...

  20. i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

    DarciaMoonz replied to chick_pea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi chick pea. Sorry your having such a hard time. When in doubt check it out. There are a few meds. I had to check out a few meds. that I didn't know, and I just popped out the med book and looked...

  21. My First Med. Error

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been back on career and am going to call the facility that is like 2 minutes away from where I am currently staying. I was able to get a different preceptor, BUTTTTT there are still many...

  22. New LPN grad-where should I work?

    DarciaMoonz replied to ambisol13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well first off I would like to say congrats to you:balloons: !!!!! Where to work is a decision you would have to make yourself. Your decision can be based on many things. What clinical sites did...

  23. What did u buy your first year of nursing?

    DarciaMoonz replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had orientation today, got my Rate of pay, and plan to get me some contacts next week :monkeydance: . That is going to be my gift to me. Then I have to prepare to move. I think I will be moving...

  24. Patient Care Tech and CNA?

    DarciaMoonz replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    yeah it is a level higher than a CNA. Basically, it is a CNA trained to do "hospital based" procedures. I want to say, if CNAs where given levels in the hospitals in my area, than maybe a CNA level...

  25. A little confusion re: some people's thoughts about LPNs

    DarciaMoonz replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking it is the same in many LTC facilities. Many of the places I have checked out as possible employers all offer I.V. cert to their LPNs. Once again, my argument is, it depends on the...