Divine-LPN,BSN

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  1. No, it is my screenname for this website. It describes my mind, body and soul? Thanks, Divine-LPN,BSN
  2. It has not so far, but thanks! Kindly, Divine-LPN, BSN
  3. No, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse. I feel satisfied with my nursing license. Thanks! Kindly, Divine-LPN, BSN
  4. I do not think that is what I said or my connotation, but okay fellow nurse. Thanks for your input. Take care! Kindly, Divine-LPN, BSN
  5. Okay fellow nurse. I appreciate your respectful comments. Have a great day! Kindly, Divine- LPN, BSN
  6. Divine-LPN,BSN

    Choosing an Operating Room Specialty

    Okie dokes, if you say so. Have a great day! Kindly, Divine-LPN,BSN
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    Choosing an Operating Room Specialty

    Hello, I am glad that you asked that question. I was wondering about that a few years ago. A colleague of mine informed me that I could work in the OR with a certification as a Transplant Coordinator or that I could work alongside cardiologists perfo...
  8. I'm proud and satisfied with my credentials. It wasn't a waste for me. I can earn a high salary and work anywhere with my degree and nursing license combined. The earning potential and opportunities are so vast that I am back in college working on a ...
  9. As an LPN with an advanced degree, I feel proud of displaying my credentials. Especially since most nurses have not completed college beyond an Associate's degree. One additional point to mention is that practitioners who are truly proud and consider...
  10. Nursing is a taxing profession that requires plenty of empathy and patience. There are times when disputes arrive or personalities conflict, that can lead to passive-aggressive behaviors. This is harmful to one's mental health, physical health, and o...
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    LVN no experience

    Good day. I understand your frustrations. I still believe that you should be happy and proud to hold the title of a nurse. As far as I know, there are endless opportunities for nurses to find employment in all fields of nursing. The only trouble may...
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    Any LPNs here that make under $600 a week

    Good day. I too am an LPN. I have been a nurse for several years now. I began looking into work as a visiting nurse throughout the country and I ironically found some pretty good job offers for LPN's. I have been looking for a spot as a travel nurse ...
  13. Thank you for bringing up that very important topic. I work in an outpatient gastroenterology clinic and I think it is prudent to mention that there are some good bacteria that can help to prevent such a life-threatening condition. The "good" bacteri...
  14. Hello, I am currently working in an outpatient setting. I work closely with the Chiropractor to treat various patients. Well, the doctor recently decided to try out a new kit that he ordered called " Dark Field Microscopy." I have read some negative ...
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    Should Nurses Advocate for the Use of Dark Field Microscopy?

    Thanks for the input so far. My main concern is that the actual procedure is obscure. What do you think?
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    LPN/LVN salary vs Teachers salary

    Hello, thankfully I have had the opportunity to be a teacher and a nurse. I worked in a several school counties throughout the state where I lived. I enjoyed the profession. It seems that most people complain about the salary of teachers. I thought t...
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    HERBAL ALTERNATIVES TO CAFFEINE

    As valued healthcare professionals, many are living busy lives and lose sleep or energy regularly. Unfortunately, many people rely on caffeinated beverages like soda, energy drinks or coffee. I found some great information on various herbs that may b...
  18. Good day "allnurses.com" patrons. I have been an LPN for a bit. I am wishing to further my career as a nurse but I do not know which direction to go.... I want to maximize my earning potential while becoming better educated as a nurse (not sure what ...
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    Should I try to earn my RN license or go back to college?

    Thank you guys for the concern. I was just hired for the Director of Nursing position near my hometown in Missouri. I guess I have not taken the NCLEX again because I do not need it. As I have learned and am pleased to know, I can work in any area ...
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    Should I try to earn my RN license or go back to college?

    Hello everyone. Sorry for the late reply, I have been busy looking into different graduate schools to apply for while simultaneously job searching. I'm sure you all will be pleased to know that I have been called for several Supervisory positions in ...
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    Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    Hello, this post grabbed my attention since I am a vegetarian. To be more specific, I am a lacto-vegetarian. As far as what you should advise your patient - if he/she is still in your care,- I think that you should stick to the Plan of Care at your f...
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    Conflict of Interest

    I recently attended a community meeting in my town to have an open discussion about troubles in our personal lives. One patron at the meeting stood out to me. For privacy issues I won't say his name. He gave me permission to write this article. The i...
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    BEWARE of frauds...

    Good day everyone, I feel so inclined to warn all fellow nurses and aspiring nurses to be careful of fraudulent activity... I have worked in home-care for some time and I have witnessed some awful things. Most recently, I have witnessed my hiring man...
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    BEWARE of frauds...

    Good day Alex and BiscuitRN. In order to protect myself and to avoid potential issues of libel, I will not go in to anymore details. The scenarios that I mentioned are truthful and the point that I am trying to emphasize is that we - Nurses- should ...
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    Should I try to earn my RN license or go back to college?

    Hello and thank you all for the feedback. As I previously mentioned, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and I currently hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. I am considering going back to school for graduate studies but I hear that being an RN ...