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  1. want to cry all the time.... can i make it in this profession?

    nursemelani replied to LPN2RNmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    I also work in home health. The pay is a little lower, but there is no stress. Look into it

  2. ~~~A&P 1 (winter/spring) Club~~~

    nursemelani replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P 12 years ago for my LVN program. Now, for my RN program pre-requsite, I have to take a 5 unit anatomy class, with Lab. I start on the 17th. Then the following semester I will take...

  3. CNA before RN

    nursemelani replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

    I think it is good to have the experience of touching patients (Eeek, naked ones) before you start your nursing clinicals. Takes away a lot of the jitters. Also if you can get a job in a hospital as a...

  4. Nails Jewerly In The Nicu

    nursemelani replied to nicurn3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Besides the germ issue, I once accidently scratched a baby with my thumbnail. And I scratched my own son with my engagement ring. It is a high setting, so I don't wear it to

  5. Funny patient names by nurses

    nursemelani replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    I've heard that Chlamydia story- It must be an urban legend. Asia is actually kind of pretty. I've also heard of Paris (hasn't everyone), Londyn, and America. My sister-in-laws sister named her...

  6. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    nursemelani replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow- Can I ask what large city you are near ? I am an LVN near Sacramento, and I know that the LVNs around here do more than just meds. Also, in the SF Bay area, I have LVN friends who are making 27...

  7. Strippers in the ICU!

    nursemelani replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow. I am lost. What is the difference between stripping and

  8. Getting the runaround...

    nursemelani replied to Brinley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school that I am applying to encourages us to apply to multiple nursing programs, since they are all impacted. Good

  9. Gay / Lesbian patient resources for nurses?

    nursemelani replied to glbtnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Amen. Unfortunately, those who would not dream of discriminating against someone because of their color, feel free to gay-bash because they think that it is a choice. I used to take care of a little...

  10. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    nursemelani replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    Holy Cow ! Please tell me you are not going to be working or raising kids with this load

  11. Too Young?

    nursemelani replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Better to do it now, before you have kids, than later, when you have to balance

  12. I am a nursing student-final goal is HH

    nursemelani replied to Dixieheart's topic in Home Health

    I work for a pediatric home health agency. They are DESPERATE for nurses, because the pay is lower than in the hospital, and only full time employees get any benefits. Some agencies hire home health...

  13. Un-necessary classes

    nursemelani replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    I just finished one of my pre-requisites for the ADN program at our local community college. I had to take SPEECH ! Even the instructor said that she didn't see why they required it for the nursing...

  14. Un-necessary classes

    nursemelani replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    Great website to find out those useful spanish phrases is freetranslation.com . Or if you can take a class in CONVERSATIONAL spanish, you can ask the instructor......"como se dice 'when did you have...

  15. Where do I start??

    nursemelani replied to ddierker's topic in General Nursing

    Oh definately you could get a job in L&D with an associate degree RN. I think being a CNA first is a good idea, just so you're comfortable touching patients, seeing them naked, etc., before your...

  16. "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    nursemelani replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I was recently in the ED with my 72 year old Father. He was having numerous health problems, all of which were exacerbated by his depression. The Doctors, nurses, and social workers were quick to...

  17. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    nursemelani replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    That is reassuring. I'm good at

  18. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    nursemelani replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LVN who works in pediatric home health. I have two friends that I went to school with who work in the hospital. One in med/surg, and one in

  19. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    nursemelani replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    Anatomy and Algebra. The only problem is that all the Anatomy lectures were full, and I was told not to bother trying to add, since about 20 people try to add in each class. So, I signed up for an...

  20. Wearing scrubs in public...

    nursemelani replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. People sure get worked up about this topic. I do pediatric Home Health. One patient for 8 hours, in my cartoon print scrubs. And yes, I stop at the supermarket on my way home. I'm sure I have...

  21. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursemelani replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time you are right. I have seen older people decide not to live anymore and die within a few days. On the other side of that spectrum, there was a 70-something woman at the assisted...

  22. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursemelani replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Not a ghost story, but really magical.......... Years ago I worked at an assisted living facility as an aide. One woman who lived there, "Verna", basically lived in the past all the time. She had been...

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursemelani replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a pediatric home health agency and unfortunately have known many children who have died. One boy stands out in particular. He was 6 years old and had severe CP, with daily seizures. He also...

  24. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    nursemelani replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is insulting. I would feel like I worked at Wal-Mart. And you are SO right about Drs not washing their hands. My son had some problems with his foreskin, and 3 different Drs retracted his...

  25. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    nursemelani replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    That is pretty much how all of my jobs have been since getting my LVN. My references are good, so there is sometimes a medication test, or a background check or drug screen, and then I am hired. I...