Section8UpX68WM6

Section8UpX68WM6 CNA, LVN, EMT-B

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  1. I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Bingo!

  2. As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here's my take. I've worked healthcare for 27 years. I couldn't care less what people think. I've got skills and experience in the military, LTC, major city hospitals, visiting patients in their...

  3. LVN Burnout

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to dodiewayne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just working healthcare will burn you out...period. I got burnt out as a CNA, tele/monitor tech, and LVN in long term care. Even as an LVN "office nurse" case manager, there are days you feel that...

  4. How do LVN's train to become Case Managers?

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to nursekimmi's topic in Case Management

    I got placed in that type of position a long with visiting patients in their homes (under NPs and MDs) with the HMO/Company I worked for(I did blood draws, vitals, assessments, and etc in pt homes)....

  5. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ?? I've got a tote bag that has my former company logo all over

  6. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    Here's another long time nurse that can acknowledge that BULLYING does

  7. Do Employers Desire Nurses With FEMA ICS Certifications

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to jeremypcaldwell's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I took a couple of those courses (FEMA). Interesting and dry subject at the same time. But it all makes sense if you are into disaster preparedness. The terrorism subjects are the scary ones to read...

  8. Retiring Too Soon

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to ertoclinics's topic in Retired Nurses

    "My children (21, 16, 16) seem to take advantage of my cognitive problems and confusion but they are pretty overprotective of me as well." The *expletive* ? LOL So how much cash do you still have in...

  9. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    *beep* A!!!!

  10. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Do you guys also iron them after washing and drying them? I remember years ago, I showed up to work with wrinkly scrubs. A doctor chewed me out for that and I never showed up for work ever again...

  11. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    I read ya. But man, some of these PROFESSIONALS are bordering on criminal acts (felony)than just ticky tacky mild personal beefs. Correction, what they did was a criminal

  12. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    The worse bullying besides being threatened to be killed or "assassinated" by psycho managers or a coworker *cough* is the gossiping and character assassination. Sweet Jesus. I remember I was one...

  13. Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. Remember this:

  14. Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    When somebody used to read our diary? I miss the 1980s lol. A lot of angry older sisters out there. Haha. Hopefully they've forgiven family members for that. But yes, it's a snitch Stazi/Gestapo...

  15. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    This should be changed in the future to "how often do you take your 3 piece suit to the dry cleaners as a

  16. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I heard in Texas, people can carry in churches

  17. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    From people that are the true bullies? Let me share a couple of "bullying" stories. Back in 2009(?), I was working for a university and I witnessed the floor manager pat a floor nurse (like how you...

  18. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In a combat support hospital, you better believe medics and LVNs will be packing *wink* *wink*...God, I miss locking and loading a rifle, SPORTS, function checks, cleaning and putting back a rifle...

  19. Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LVN and after decades of hearing about LVNs vs RNs and what's a true nurse blah blah...who cares. Also include that LVNs are getting phased out too BS. In the end, we are all on the same side...

  20. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    Ha. I like how you have quotes on the word bullying like it doesn't occur. Buddy, just a year ago, I was orientating in this clinic and one of the senior LVNs at this clinic was talking crap on how...

  21. Nurse Fired by HCA After 20yrs - Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Filed

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Helped a mental health patient escape? Hmmm.....sounds like a horror movie like this one: Funny how an employee of 20 years with the same organization is fired from his or her job. A lot of that going...

  22. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    I know, right? The first replies weren't very nice to the deceased. Every nurse knows bullying occurs at the workplace. EVERYBODY! Those that say it doesn't happen are in denial, naive(just...

  23. I hate being a sitter

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to NurseJamCA's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I used to work med surg as a CNA and I was stoked when ever the charged nurse on the shift stuck me as a sitter on a patient. A break from 8 assigned patients doing ADLs, answering call lights,...

  24. What does your username mean?

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    68WM6 = Army medic and LPN. I'm a military veteran. 8up or Ate up is the same as "FUBAR" Section 8, well, you work in healthcare for over 25+ years and something has to give

  25. Retire vs stay current

    Section8UpX68WM6 replied to Lori66's topic in Retired Nurses

    Personally, I'd keep it active and take CEs and renew it per your state's policy. And keep reading them nursing articles