Glitternurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
I'm in California and we no longer accept personal or religious exemption, only medical exemption. Granted there are some doctors that hand out exemptions like candy, but we turn their names in to...
Glitternurse replied to Examine49's topic in School
I tell them," That's not for me to share, that's Billy's decision. If he wants to tell you, that's fine, but if he doesn't that's fine too. Just like you may not want to tell everyone why you came in...
Glitternurse replied to jess11RN's topic in School
Only the 2 PD days every year. Of, course every other position and discipline has scheduled training, but no one knows what to do with the 2 of us, (because they don't know what we do), so The RN and...
Glitternurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
Thanks for the laugh! I am so happy it's Friday. It's actually a minimum day and no school next week due to fall break. Does anybody else get a week off in October? I think only one other school in...
The last couple of weeks have been odd for me too. My Father-in-law passed away 2 weeks ago tomorrow and I have been out off and on, I just can't seem to remember what day of the week it is. Hopefully...
Glitternurse replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing
All I can say is that no matter the type of day I had the smiles and pure joy my kids had for me when I got home lifted me up. Even when they were babies, that smile told me they recognized me and...
When I graduated as an LVN (in California) 25 years ago we were told LVNs were being phased out. As you can clearly see that has not happened. There is always a swing. LVNs/LPNs are used less in the...
Glitternurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
So sad, I hope others in her life can encourage her to a healthier lifestyle. I have found that there are some cultures that are not concerned about weight for whatever reason, it's very hard to...
I completely get what you are saying about family first and I am right there with you. I am an LVN, so can't really respond to the NP side of things, but before I had was married and had kids I was...
I'm finishing up my first year. there is quite a learning curve, but so far I love it. The RN-PHN and I rotate around 5 sites, very rarely spending a full day at any one location. I have found the...
I am an LVN(I'm in California) and have been for about 25 years. When I worked in outpatient clinics(I usually worked peds), I did float to the ob/gyn clinic and worked with the midwives and OBs, but...
Glitternurse replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in School
I have 2 younger children (7&9), so I stay home with them over the summer. We are in the same district so it's perfect. I love the ability to spend time with my kids. If I didn't have children I...
Glitternurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
Yes, we have to have signed doctor's order and signed consent from the parent. The only exception is if the telemedicine provider orders OTC meds, but the parents had to sign the consent for the kids...
Glitternurse replied to BrisketRN's topic in School
We also use Igloo at all of our sites as well. It is very good at keeping up with demand. We have found they last about 2 years. We had to replace 2 this year and will replace 3 next