HOMESICKLPN

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1. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

   HOMESICKLPN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   i was checking out jobs on the internet and had questions about bc vs ab nursing. i really enjoy this site, peopel don't write back much but it's a good place to vent and read about what other people...

2. Sick of working short

   HOMESICKLPN replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

   One thing that surprises me where I work, is that we do try to call in extra help. But it seems like so many people are unwilling to come in on a day off. Maybe it is just were I work. It seems like...

3. Sick of working short

   HOMESICKLPN replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

   i guess it is really different everywhere, i am an lpn, i do everything that a basic rn does at my work except for deep suctioning. i am supposed to call in an emergency but most of the time the rn is...

4. Patients always needing something no matter what.

   HOMESICKLPN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

   i think it's important to consider where each of us work, we all have different goals for our pts...for example in extended care, there are no heroics we are just trying to keep them comofortable...on...

5. Patients always needing something no matter what.

   HOMESICKLPN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

   that is so true, my poor daddy is shy and quite and also very sick with stage four bowel cancer and three drains in his abd, he's 55 and he looks like he's 80. but he never rings...it warmed my heart...

6. Patients always needing something no matter what.

   HOMESICKLPN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

   "Well, you can do what you want to, that's your decision. But, if you choose to stay, I respect your patience and I'll be with you in a moment. If that's not sufficient, then I'll ask that you sign a...

7. Patients always needing something no matter what.

   HOMESICKLPN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

   interesting topic...for me, i think it depends on how sick the patients are and what they are capable of...i encourage indepependance with anything someone could do for themselves, if it's not...

8. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

   HOMESICKLPN replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

   alot of units in ab have a 3 strikes and your out policy, i agree with that, but i don't do iv's. i am an lpn trained in bc but working in geriatrics in ab. re: geriatrics..knowing the life story can...

9. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

   HOMESICKLPN replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

   my school raised type b's!!!! type as were labelled as bad, literally...depends on your instructors i guess good to hear what you have to say though, balance is necessary. good

10. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

    HOMESICKLPN replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

    i would say i am mostly a type b nurse and on a side note... i discovered i expect a lot of nurses who are caring for my family...well not really... i expect continuity of care and someone to somewhat...

11. Your Pet and your schedule...

    HOMESICKLPN replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    interesting to know...i had a class mate whose cat had downs syndome...sounds similar...iwould love cats if they didn't

12. Your Pet and your schedule...

    HOMESICKLPN replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    "Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though Heaven is on Earth."~Souza i love your quote...it's cool! i...

13. LPN to RN

    HOMESICKLPN replied to KimFutureLPN's topic in International Nursing

    in my current job i do everything but deep suctioning....i talk to doctors, take and process orders, mediactions includingprns, process lab work, deal with families, do care conferences, admitting all...

14. LPN to RN

    HOMESICKLPN replied to KimFutureLPN's topic in International Nursing

    Regarding LPNs (in BC RPNs are registered psych nurses), most programs are 1 crammed full year! the College of LPNs in BC wants all LPNs to be working at full scope by 2007 ...those who graduated...

15. LPN to RN

    HOMESICKLPN replied to KimFutureLPN's topic in International Nursing

    sorry if my message was confusing, it was directed to saskrn, fionna59 and blackbird's comments...i'm new at this discussions stuff.