Mycherry05

Mycherry05

Geriatrics,AL,Psych,Detox

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  1. VERY frustrated...

    Mycherry05 replied to ejsmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I totally agree. You need management to back you up. It sounds like they are letting that family pound you into the ground. It's not right for them to allow you to be treated that way.Good...

  2. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    Mycherry05 replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I want to go back, but it never seems like the right time. If I did, I would still want to work the floor, not be a manager. I am mainly after the

  3. Which job would be better for a new LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to catlvr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I guess I am in the minority here(LOL) but even tho I like Psych, I would rec. the LTC job. You will get some psych patients, but you will make better money, 10-15 patients in LTC? That is awesome! I...

  4. Jobs for LPN's....is it true???

    Mycherry05 replied to heartaflame's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is so true. Hospitals don't hire us, but there are plenty of other areas that do. I am making 25, and about 47,000 last year, and then I made

  5. Iv Certification...

    Mycherry05 replied to ShellyJ25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't think you would need it in a ALF, but I would definitely get the cert. In LTC, I use my IV skills a lot, although I have not put any IV's in. I just have the practice. I don't want to use...

  6. Mersa

    Mycherry05 replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is Vanco Resistant Staphlococcus

  7. What Next

    Mycherry05 replied to jean333's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have always worked in nursing homes, but many are now rehab also. If you want experience, a rehab facility is the way to go. I work in a rehab facility on a vent/trach

  8. What's the process for becoming an LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to Im2exclusive's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i just want to say i think it is never too late. i went to lpn school with a gal that was at least 65 years old. she got a night job right after school working at one of tacoma's hospitals. you'll...

  9. A nurse only 3 months and allready trouble?

    Mycherry05 replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't worry. Tell what you know. That's all you can do. If it was not reported, then that's all you have to contribute.Does the charge nurse know anything? Or is the CNA lying about having reported...

  10. Can LPNs make assesments??

    Mycherry05 replied to carlolpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is more like what I am used to...Where I have worked in the past few years, or forever, I have always done assessments. BUT, I always feel like I am not good at it. I can't imagine having to have...

  11. So I'm fired. Again.

    Mycherry05 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! We have the same first name and title! Jennifer LPN(duelly licensed in Wa. and

  12. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    WHY is he ONLY an EMT? ROTFL He has no room to

  13. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow - this is right on with my thoughts today. my....dear mother, guilty of the same thing "my daughter is a nurse, i mean she's just an lvn...but she's going to be getting her rn soon...." like she'd...

  14. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BUT, why sould you have to say, but... to me, that sounds like you feel guilty that you are not an

  15. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    AMEN to that! I get the same thing, like an LPN is 2nd class. Like only RN's are worthwhile... In the nursing catalogs, I've noticed there are lots of things with RN on them, but not much with LPN. I...

  16. Bummed abt Nclex.

    Mycherry05 replied to kaydrian's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I took my LPN boards,I scored 1051 I think and in school I barely had the 80% to pass. I don't remember things well for tests. I passed the boards the first time. So, I bet you'll do...

  17. Does anyone know of this type of LPN book?

    Mycherry05 replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's not those ones like Charting made Incredibly Easy is

  18. Shoes...what do you wear?

    Mycherry05 replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wanted to buy Danskos, but they are too narrow for my feet.

  19. Shoes...what do you wear?

    Mycherry05 replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Crocs are wonderful! I have problems with my feet if I wear just tennis shoes. I have new balance shoes, $130.00 , and they even hurt. My Crocs don't. I love them. I have navy and I had some

  20. What do YOU do as an LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to Haveadream's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It seems where I have worked in last year, everybody is in school for something. LOL Most are going for nursing or their higher degrees. Someday, I hope to go get my RN. I certainly don't think that...

  21. What do YOU do as an LPN?

    Mycherry05 replied to Haveadream's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am surprised at some of the things you can't do. I can't push IV meds, hang blood, but I can do the rest. Hospitals must be more strict than

  22. I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

    Mycherry05 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, c'mon Tweety! Stars never hurt anyone. They are not directed at

  23. So I'm fired. Again.

    Mycherry05 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you. I have been fired a few times, and it hurts. I recently lost a job in LTC. One I never dreamed I could lose. 2 weeks later I landed another job in another facility, but a...