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  1. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    softstorms replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    FYI...always check out your scope of practice in your state. You can get certified in many things you can not

  2. horror scene

    softstorms replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear nursepeace, you say that with heavy heart I see. That you have accepted the fact they will fall. This is something we have all struggled with for a time. When we had to give up restraints...

  3. Do you battle depression because of things on the job

    softstorms replied to Sugargirl66's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I will share this with you.....in my life, I now know that I may be alone fore ever. I have times that this overcomes me. My parents are gone and my grandparents long gone. I AM the elder! but an...

  4. what NOT to do when job hunting.

    softstorms replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Make sure you want the job!!!!! If this is NOT what you wanted, then why did you apply for it? They have a job to offer, and a position. If what you want does not fit, then why ask? Be honest, if...

  5. Do you battle depression because of things on the job

    softstorms replied to Sugargirl66's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sugar....come back and talk to us anytime. We have all been there and done that. When you get ready to climb up out of you frame of mind. Come on back, and talk to

  6. Differences: Nursing then and now...

    softstorms replied to astig_matic's topic in Retired Nurses

    O.K. Way back. when I was an aide...not certified,or registered.Just a plain old off the street person who learned from the other care givers LOL. We would have B.M. nights. Every thrid night, anyone...

  7. Differences: Nursing then and now...

    softstorms replied to astig_matic's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have found that most nurses now days have no clue about making rounds with the Dr. Most think that their day to day job is to pass meds and take off orders. Most have no clue about making rounds....

  8. Do you battle depression because of things on the job

    softstorms replied to Sugargirl66's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, quit smoking and battle depression at the same time? You are stronger than you think! Not smoking will give you greater confidence that you ever had (coming from a smoker) Knowing that you are...

  9. PHOTOGRAPHS with cellphones

    softstorms replied to embarrasingfield's topic in General Nursing

    This is my pet-peeve.....We have a sign that says "NO CELL PHONES" on our front door. We have a policy that says staff can not have cell-phones on the unit. So we have all that here and more. I...

  10. horror scene

    softstorms replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One of the things that most of us working in "Nursing home/Rehab centers" have tried to stress,,,,is that we can try to help lessen falls, but we can not prevent them. If mom or dad was falling at...

  11. Vegans: Gluten-free, lactose free recipe suggestions?

    softstorms posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a question, unrelated to Vagans or Nursing. This is the best place I have to ask. I have a granddaughter coming to visit. She is gluten free.....I use a lot of vagan recipes, now have to loose...

  12. The Circumcision Discussion

    softstorms replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL. the use of condoms with or with out forskin........STD's, with or without forskin......This may sound harsh......but if you cut it off or leave it on.......AIDS and STDS still live. It is more...

  13. Is holistic nursing different from an RN?

    softstorms replied to birdy88's topic in Holistic

    To be a nurse, you pass state boards! LPN or RN. That makes you a nurse in the eyes of the state. To become holistic? That is a frame of mind. Holistic does not require state confirmation. I know...

  14. Please interpret this med order

    softstorms replied to Jennabugs's topic in Patient Medications

    sounds like we are all "guessing at the Dr's orders". One call could give us the ans. Our protical tells us that we can only start at the lowest dose and work our way up, defined by the pts. pain...

  15. I might gag

    softstorms replied to MzGurl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HALL'S cough drop's LOL. I used to teach CNA classes for a local college. Hold one in your mouth, the menthol smell is so strong it seems to help keep the "other" smell out. Good

  16. Am i being Discriminated against?

    softstorms replied to WVnurse6608's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congradulations on your ability to get thru nursing school with IDDM. Now you may need to use all the skills you learned to study and learn and go to class...to get by this next step. They have the...

  17. NM altering my timecard - how do I approach her?

    softstorms replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    FYI..where I work, all people on orientation are just that "on orientaion" They are not expected to stay over and finish work, the person orienting them is! This person will have to have any...

  18. Differences: Nursing then and now...

    softstorms replied to astig_matic's topic in Retired Nurses

    I shared some of this with the nurses I work with. It made our night. Most of us are in our mid 50's and have been doing this for a while. All can relate to Tx's that we never would do today....

  19. Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

    softstorms replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

    Once again!!!!!! It is not about you!!!!!On the day I die, I want it to be about me. My family will not care about you or your life. They will care only about "NOW" In my sprituality, I don't have to...

  20. Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

    softstorms replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

    Old school here, It is not about you, it is about the patient. Your beliefs or Your thoughts. Never about YOU! No matter how you believe or what you think....It is about them! If it were you?...

  21. Burnt Out LPN!!!!!

    softstorms replied to leeae85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, you are too new to let any one tell you where to go or not go! You need to go where you feel best! As an "older" nuse, I will tell you that I have had many jobs. I have learned from all of...

  22. is being an lpn so bad???

    softstorms replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    da-hood.... is that right? LOL, Like nursing, nothing is right or wrong... choose your battles and do what you need to do. You will find that we are always here to support

  23. Random Questions...

    softstorms replied to *Scrubs*'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with commuter, I work in a converted LTC facility. That means we do LTC on one side and Rehab/acute care on the other side. We use our comp system to retrive labs and input admissions. We...

  24. I am THAT CNA

    softstorms replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    CNA.. I have to tell you that you are the best I have seen. Most of us as nurses work in long term care or re-hab units or hospitals. What most people do not see is the work you all do. You are the...

  25. Is It OK for Nurses to Do These Things?

    softstorms replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Only one ans. here....What have you been taught? Go with that! I will tell you that as you learn more about your job, you may be able to make judgements about it. For now! Do what you have been...