Starr1966

Starr1966

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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...

  16. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    Starr1966 replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I wish this were true as I have a very dear friend that has Hepatits C. He has been through many treatments for this. He says at times its in remission.? Sometimes he feels very ill from the Hep

  17. worried about how long I will be worried

    Starr1966 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in General Nursing

    Very well

  18. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    Starr1966 replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    these are very interesting stories, but i think i'm going to have to read them another night. i've had a queasy stomach tonight and this isn't helping. lol. but please keep them coming. i plan to...

  19. I just need to say this

    Starr1966 replied to nursemich's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way as you do when I took my test 10 years ago. Mine stopped at 85 questions. I was so relieved that the test was over, but was very nervous about if I passed or not. I think everyone...

  20. Nurses marrying doctors

    Starr1966 replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle...somtimes I wonder if this isn't true!

  21. Does anyone feel the same way?

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

    "i sense that you are confusing "better than anyone else" in the human value sense as opposed to "better" as in more experience, education, or background." i think you may be right. i have a hard time...

  22. Does anyone feel the same way?

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

  23. What is my job title?

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

    my first position was in long term care. for me, i feel that was a mistake. i was night charge and alone other than two cna's. i didn't feel that i knew enough to be night charge alone and my comfort...

  24. What is my job title?

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

    hello, if it was me, i would approach them about working as an lpn since you have your license now. are they assigning you to do cma duties now or lpn duties? also, i don't see why you couldn't sign...

  25. New male LVN

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

    if you could find the time somehow, i'd suggest going for your rn, especially if you want to work in a hospital. unfortunately the majority of hospitals are phasing out lpn/lvn's. there is long term...