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  1. The Hardest Job I've Ever Had

    doingourbest replied to TopazLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just because the "registry nurses" are doing it doesn't mean it is actually being done. I think you are a better nurse than you

  2. How well is your living status?

    doingourbest replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    My answer is No, No, and No. For me anyway. As a single person in my state, you would have to be making $44,000 a year to get by/live above poverty level. I am a single parent of 2 and making 36-40...

  3. 3rd time taking the nclex

    doingourbest replied to janina08RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do this! I think the most difficult thing about the NCLEX is the "best answer" part of the equation. Don't overanalyze. Go with your gut

  4. More dress code questions

    doingourbest replied to Ignatious's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from Kansas, and here piercings aren't generally allowed. I sometimes encounter someone with a different sort of appearance on the night shift, but that is usually why they are on the night...

  5. Oboy.....I guess this is a good sign.....

    doingourbest replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can do

  6. What nursing shortage?

    doingourbest replied to labfreak's topic in General Nursing

    I was the shift supervisor for nursing. Past two jobs. I started as a charge nurse in each. I just can't get a job. I don't know what to

  7. NCLEX right away without studying?

    doingourbest replied to Clever User Name's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX immediately after graduation. I got the minimum # of questions and passed. I think that the sooner the better so that you don't forget what you learned, or have your "best possible...

  8. woman dies in ER waiting room (article)

    doingourbest replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Myxel67, If you run for president, I will vote for you. I would even work countless hours on your campaign. We really need this

  9. What nursing shortage?

    doingourbest replied to labfreak's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is that there is no nursing shortage. There is a shortage of staff on any given shift, in any given medical facility, but that is not because there aren't any nurses looking for jobs, it...

  10. Ack! My Mother is "That patient"

    doingourbest replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from. My dad has been a patient in 3 of the facilities that I have worked in. Under my care in each of them. Fortunately he is an easy patient other than being non...

  11. Dishonest Nurses

    doingourbest replied to Pam I Am RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There was a nurse that I worked with at my first nursing job. She always seemed to get everything done that I could not, and her charting just blew mine out of the water and seemed so professional....

  12. Night Shift and Health

    doingourbest replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have my sympathy. If at all possible, get off of night shift. I shortens your lifespan and makes what life you have

  13. Co-workers doing your work behind your back?

    doingourbest replied to RachelRN25's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you should be very greatful. What wonderful

  14. typical wage for lpn?

    doingourbest replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    The tyical starting wage in the kansas city area (Kansas) is $17-$18 dollars an hour for females. Males get $20+. In KCMO, they are offering $1000+ dollar sign on bonuses for LPNs. This is nursing...

  15. Nursing trivia or how nursing used to be...

    doingourbest replied to smiley222's topic in General Nursing

    you no longer carry narc

  16. "Easy" LPN jobs

    doingourbest replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A doctor's office or a clinic would be the "easiest" LPN job. I also did not want to do long term care while in nursing school, but that is the only place to make any money. Hospitals pay even less...

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

    doingourbest replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like that is one for your local child welfare

  18. how do you handle this?

    doingourbest replied to Ms.RN's topic in Emergency

    Does your facility have a bladder scanner? If so, do a bladder scan. If not, you neeed to straight cath him and find out how much urine is in his bladder. Why can't you insert a foley. Is his...

  19. Difficulty with a CNA

    doingourbest replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I have also had aids who try to fake their vitals. It is pretty easy to tell. If I suspect it I go recheck someones vitals. If it doesn't add up I ask the aid to go recheck their vitals. If they...

  20. Difficulty with a CNA

    doingourbest replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    You must write up this cna. Assign her some very specific tasks and write it down for her. If she doesn't do them you can easily write her up. It is unpleasant. She will be angry; but, if she...

  21. co-worker stealing narcotics

    doingourbest replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a similar situation. I was the night supervisor and had a nurse on my shift stealing medication from the patients. He was not only stealing it for himself, but for the DON and ADON....

  22. How to maintain/preserve an IV site?

    doingourbest replied to veegeern's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of that. Are you not using Heparin 100u/ml after the saline? What state are you

  23. bills bills bills

    doingourbest replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I always worked, but I have kids and am a single parent so my school was paid for with

  24. What did nursing school do to you?

    doingourbest replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    Reading everyone's answer to this is making my cry. I wish you all the best life has to offer. You deserve

  25. What did nursing school do to you?

    doingourbest replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    What nursing school did for me: 1. Gave me a pulse of 250+ for the duration. 2. Gave me a BP of 290+/150+. 3. Made my children feel like orphans. 4. Gave me a respectable job in which I can help...