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  1. anyone working and going to school and having a family

    kstec replied to greysa32's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Been there, done that and wouldn't do it again. I did the LPN program with two young boys (5 & 7), a husband, a house and working. Because of that year when people ask me when I'm going to go...

  2. Out of scool 1 yr and not tested yet!

    kstec replied to cantabria_azul's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would try and find some type of nclex review class. i hear you have to pay for these, but may be well worth it. Also working as a CNA at a facility and explaining that you are going to be taking...

  3. Stressed and Depressed

    kstec replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear about what happened and since I have never been subjected to that, I don't know how I would react. I'm sure I would have difficulty understanding why someone so young was taken...

  4. Lantus insulin question

    kstec replied to evans_c1's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    They say that Lantus is supposed to be slow acting, but I tend to disagree. I don't think it necessarily peaks, but something goes wrong somewhere. We had a resident at the my LTC facility who we...

  5. such a confusing situation- long-ish

    kstec replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honorable or not if she lies, what about all the promises of improved working conditions that places offer all of us. Do they follow through with it, "NO". As far as her mother scheduling the trip,...

  6. LTC facility interview

    kstec replied to want2wearscrubs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Always ask the turnover rate with staff. How long has the Adminstrator been there, the DON, the ADON? What is the nurse/patient ration. Is it a skilled facility or more stabilized residents, it...

  7. boards need to regulate MA's

    kstec replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. When I floated to a different family practice clinic, I a LPN had to work under a MA. The doctor had a MA under him rather than a nurse. She called the patients with their lab...

  8. such a confusing situation- long-ish

    kstec replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never ever let a job trump your family. I realize that there are facility's that cannot get coverage, but if you have vacation time coming, then I don't see how they can tell you "No!". Your job can...

  9. med error panic

    kstec replied to vaccinia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a LPN with minimal IV experience,but I do know from working in pharmacy for 15 years that if it was flushed with saline afterwards, no harm should be done. I would call the pharmacy and clarify,...

  10. Any new LPNs or LVNs working in a doctors office or clinic right after passing NCLEX?

    kstec replied to emy912's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did my last 6 weeks of clinicals at a family practice clinic and they hired me on right after I graduated. Initially I worked as a MA until I passed boards. The pay is not that great but your other...

  11. Smile and the world smiles with you!

    kstec replied to blueberrybon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A very cute thread. You can make a difference if they (corporate greed) doesn't get to you first. You have a great attitude and even if corporate greed brings you down and makes you leave your...

  12. Insomnia: Who suffers from it and what do you do for it?

    kstec posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm sitting here at 2:30am not because I'm used to working night shift but because I can't sleep. I have a tendency (sp) of doing this a couple of nights a week. I've tried everything, please any...

  13. Insomnia: Who suffers from it and what do you do for it?

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your information and I'll keep you posted if this melatonin/velarian root stuff works. If it doesn't than please keep the info coming, I'll need it. If all else fails, I could just...

  14. Is this a privacy violation?

    kstec replied to linzz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that is defintely a HIPPA violation. Unless your husband told you about the visit and his medication, you should of never been made aware. I've seen many spouses of friends of mine and I would...

  15. Insomnia: Who suffers from it and what do you do for it?

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Well I just bought some melatonin/valerian root combo med from the drug store. Hopefully it works, otherwise you'll see me posting things at 2 or 3:00am again. If I don't get some good sleep soon, I...

  16. what are hospitals doing to fix the nursing shortage

    kstec replied to phillies's topic in General Nursing

    They helped themselves by eliminating LPN's. Go figure. I'm just being sarcastic. I know that alot of LPN's would gladly work in hospitals (not critical care) if they were allowed too. I'm thinking...

  17. GI/ endoscopy clinic nurse

    kstec replied to goubuli's topic in General Nursing

    I just got hired at a GI clinic and they told me my job would entail doing initial assessments, starting IV's, doing conscious sedation, monitoring the ekg machine, monitoring vitals, and working...

  18. Nurse-Patient load: normal or not? Need advice

    kstec replied to redtintedpaperdoll's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think 30-40 residents is the norm everywhere. I think that because you have so many tube feeders and trach patients that maybe your numbers should be a little lower. Trach care is so time...

  19. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    kstec replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wrote this in another thread-My husband is a cop and when he responded to a 911 call the lady proceeded to tell him she needed a bambulance cause she had espilepsy. Hooked on phonics didn't work...

  20. Does ATT letter give permission to practice?

    kstec replied to havelotsfaith's topic in General Students

    In Illinois you have to pass your boards before you can practice. Some facilities will start training you with no hands on as far a nursing. Some facilities will let you work as a CNA until you pass...

  21. Team Nursing

    kstec replied to 7pnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    GAnurse05--- nursing would be a whole lot more pleasant if it ran they way your facility does. It's sounds great. I would love to be able to work in a hospital and not be made to feel like a piece...

  22. LPN in NICU?

    kstec replied to Mayaquice's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I live the probability of a LPN getting into NICU is about as high as me winning the lottery( I don't play). Where do you live? Some states treat their LPN's better than others. Illinois is...

  23. When to apply for a job?

    kstec replied to mamac0805's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Alot of people from my class applied and were hired on as CNA's in LTC until they passed their boards. Along the way they were shown how to work as a nurse when they too boards. Around here LPN's...

  24. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    kstec replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a police officer and one day he went to a call for a older lady in distress. She proceeded to tell him she need a bambulance because she had espilepsy. Hooked on phonics didn't work...

  25. LPN Hiring Trends

    kstec replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I started my pre-req's 6 years ago(I took one class a semester), LPN's were still in my hospital but talk of getting rid of them. I just graduated a year ago and almost all LPN's are gone. I...