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

    nursemelani replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

  2. Funny patient names by nurses

    nursemelani replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    Why, why do parents do these mean things to their children??? A couple in the neighborhood wanted to name their baby boy Odessus. Thank God their family talked them into making it his middle name. Big...

  3. I'm Back... But... I'm Thinking About Giving Up on School

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

    I would not blame you if you just want to be a mom right now. You can always try again in a couple of years. Or go to school now, and work part time when he is older and will have memories of time...

  4. What is the hardest nursing class?

    nursemelani replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    Chemistry!!! Chemistry is why I became an LVN instead of an RN..........to avoid that pre-requisite. But now I am back in school for my RN, so I will have to try again. Apparantly I can take Chem A,...

  5. **Organ Donation**

    nursemelani replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Speak with your spouse or parent, so that they know of your wishes. Even if your license says that you wish to donate, they still need your families consent. Remember, you can't take it with...

  6. Do nurses get paid enough for what they do?

    nursemelani replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cathy- You are right in that we CA nurses make good money, but the housing is ridiculous. I am a lowly LVN, working in home health (8hr shifts with 1 patient), so I make only $17 per hour, but when...