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  1. Why did you stay an LPN?

    anniev replied to pandafever's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been a working LPN for 15 years I love it I make app 21.00 hour I work 3-12 off 4 it is fantastic. in the ltc where I work at they do not like to pay OT so not too much worry about that, Some...

  2. Good judgement skills or not?

    anniev replied to nevergonnagiveup's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a few that thought I go over board with my nursing , my reply has always been,,"I have never been called to the office for doing too much" You had no other choice RT's line was busy, on to...

  3. Ways I have heard Metoprolol pronounced...by medical personnel.

    anniev replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    when in doubt,,, I spell it

  4. you might be from ohio if:

    anniev replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I love Ohio it is pretty and green right now (okay also like a green house) and winter is also pretty ( and the reason I have 4 wheel drive!) But by far my favorite season in Ohio is fall it is...

  5. what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

    anniev replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love 12's yes I am beat the first day off but I have a life

  6. How do you build up stamina for 12 hr shifts?

    anniev replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    good shoes and lots of rest the night before! I do 4 -12 in a row I feel like I am on a roll then I will get 5 off!! worth it to me and I am 50 years young! I generally go home clean up put on my pjs...

  7. Unprofessional Behavior

    anniev replied to peds4now's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have a new grad RN that on 3-11 shift is doing cartwheels in the hallway and no shes not a 20 something! I told the LPN who was orienting her she needs to let her know this is so unprofessional!...

  8. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    anniev replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Big-B How true! My best friends son just came to work at the LTC where I am at,,, I did not encourage him to.. I have been here for 15years it was also my first job out of nursing school. It has...

  9. Guilt over the death of a pt

    anniev replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a sweet and caring person I am glad you where the last person he was with,, bless

  10. Should nurses be forced to take charge against their will?

    anniev replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    They stick a little "c" by your name, when I committed to my NM she said "It's not a b**bie prize I trust you", But it still would be nice to actually be

  11. breaks

    anniev replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    1 I usually get paged back to the desk 2 I get so busy I forget till its just too late 3 I have way too much paper work 4 I agree upper crusts should assist take over but they won't . 5 My fav,,, the...

  12. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    anniev replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfireso true isn't

  13. long term care wants

    anniev replied to rotty2chicago's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    agree with all the above! Administration=but thats not in "our"

  14. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    anniev replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    It always amazes me that in a situation like this where a person who can't seem to get their work done on time always has the time to go and tell their side of the story

  15. Elopement, told by DON not to document

    anniev replied to ALF_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Have the DON put that request in writing

  16. My friend SWEARS I passed

    anniev replied to middypiegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go to your board of nursing web site and type your name in of verification tab ,your name will come up, open on your name if you have been issued your number comes

  17. 12 hour shifts?

    anniev replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love 12's but I do spend my first day off in pj's all day but the other 3 are

  18. What would you have said to this??

    anniev replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    May I read that order back to you

  19. Why does Nursing put up with short staffing?

    anniev replied to elfinM's topic in General Nursing

    Lets see where I work at .. they want it all done the "right way" have mock surveys to prove that.. The numerous office staff crawl out of wood work to heip,,,only then and on a real survey. Get it...

  20. How many times?

    anniev posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how many times you are allowed to take your state boards? We have a person at work who they hired a while back who was going to be the new RN... pending passing boards.. well they...

  21. Was a hard day today

    anniev replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    You passed your lessons on, bless you for your care and compassion,it is these days that make your job worth it, you will know this later not now.Be proud of

  22. which shift do you prefer 3-11 or 11-7?

    anniev replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 3-11 for over 13 years ,I created a life around it, I loved going shopping and not standing in line to check out you get in and out faster, You can exercise before work and not be so...

  23. Do you exercise on the days you work?

    anniev replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8 hour shifts, I go straight from work to gym to work out cause once I am home forget it,,, I'll walk the dog later but if the couch gets in the way there's a problem...

  24. Post tramatic stress and the nurse.

    anniev replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    oramar: I live with my husband of 25 years who has PTSD (active duty nam,CIB with numerous medals and bronze star)) I think that there is a big difference,we went many years with him trying to hold...

  25. LTC ...I have a question

    anniev replied to Annor's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why would the state let it stay open Josifek? I am sorry that you worked at a place like that! I am even more sorry that the elderly would be placed in a place like that!! I mean wouldn't the State...