Starr1966

Starr1966 has 14 years experience and specializes in Acute,Subacute,Long-term Care.

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1. leaving my job gave a 2 weeks manager very rude.

   Starr1966 replied to purpleRN6163's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hi SweettartRN, When you handed in your resignation without notice, did you find it difficult to obtain another position elsewhere? I live in an at will state also. Once in my life I resigned without...

2. Got My Dream Job!

   Starr1966 replied to rena86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Congratulations! I'd love to find my dream job, but I don't know what it is. I currently work in LTC and its very close to where I live. With the way jobs are so hard to get these days I don't dare...

3. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   Starr1966 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I know this is an older post, but wow! You have a lot of credentialling (sp?) and I feel you should be paid more than

4. got the new nurse nerves!!!

   Starr1966 replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   i remember what it was like starting out as a new nurse. my first nursing job was in a ltc, that was a mistake for me. i didn't know enough i thought to be the only nurse on noc shift and...

5. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   Starr1966 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   wow! i'd love to make that kind of money. i've been an lpn since 1998, i work in a ltcf and make around $19/hr. which is a good amount, but $26.50 would be so much nicer and make living much easier. i...

6. Orientation length?

   Starr1966 replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   i think that 3 days orientation is rediculous. that is how many i had at the ltcf i work at now. not nearly enough time. another ltcf gave 1 week orientation. that was when i was fresh out of school....

7. med error questions and more

   Starr1966 replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Where I work if a med isn't available, I initial and circle it. Then we are to write above on the PRN med sheet why it wasn't given. I think writing it on the MAR makes more sense, then the reason...

8. Let go

   Starr1966 replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   i'm sorry to hear that you were let go. it does sound like it may have been a blessing. i know that doesn't help much, but perhaps you can get full time hours at the nh or something else. i would wear...

9. Med error!!!!

   Starr1966 replied to gettingupthere's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   i used to work in a hospital on a subacute unit. i came on duty and received patients from a float nurse. prior to my arrival he had administered medications to the wrong patient and some of the meds...

10. Which organ is in charge in human body?

    Starr1966 replied to cooliegirl's topic in Nursing Humor

    this is so true in some

11. Worst doctors orders ever received

    Starr1966 replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    i was thinking pretty much the same thing when i read that post. i've been a nurse for almost 11 years and this is the first time i have seen that

12. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    Starr1966 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    that is an excellent suggestion. to the op: i'm so very sorry to hear about this tragic event that happened to the child. she will need much care, guidance, love and understanding. she has a long road...

13. Patient is a famous star

    Starr1966 replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    oh crud!!! sorry about the double posts on this topic, my browser messed up so i didn't think it work. . i guess there is no doubt though who i love......jon bon jovi...........in case there is any...

14. Patient is a famous star

    Starr1966 replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    that is exactly how i feel about jon bon jovi. i'd be the best nurse he'd ever have. he could have anything he ever wanted lol. he does it for me. that man still has it going on after all these years....

15. Patient is a famous star

    Starr1966 replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    1. Matthew McConaughey 2. Johnny Depp 3. Burt Reynolds 4. Sebastian Bach 5. Jon Bon Jovi Just to name a few :heartbeat. I'm sure there are more lol, but all I can think of at the moment. I'd...