catlvr

catlvr

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  1. Does anyone wear MBT shoes?

    catlvr replied to blueberry21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wore MBTs thru clinicals, and bought a pair as a graduation gift for myself *Smile*. I just wore them over the weekend for my 16 hour shift as a med nurse at a psych hopsital (geri - so I do a lot...

  2. Med administration prior to 1980

    catlvr replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, we do as well! I'm a new nurse so it causes me anxiety, even tho I am extra careful when giving narcs...but you know how hard it is when someone is having a melt down at the med room door (I...

  3. I have run into a wall

    catlvr replied to warmhearted755's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Critical care is one area of nursing...if you can do what is needed to pass the class, you will not have to face it again unless you *chose* to enter critical care. Stick with nursing - there are...

  4. Philly career fairs?

    catlvr replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Here's one, on January 15th: http://www.philly.com/philly/jobs/events/Healthcare__Pharmaceutical_Career_Fair.html Any other Allnurses who want to meet there for some mutual support and networking,...

  5. Tips for dealing with borderline personality disorder?

    catlvr posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I am a new LPN (graduated 8/07), working in a residential rehab for addidcted mothers/pregnant women. It is a great job, since I get to help them learn to care for themselves and their children....

  6. Tips for dealing with borderline personality disorder?

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, that is quite possible that I don't like her behavior, attention seeking, and constant self-centered approach. I normally have empathy for every client, and that is why this is such a struggle...

  7. New LPN ....cant seem to find a job :{

    catlvr replied to wannabealpn2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I had the same problem as a new LPN, but kept plugging away for several weeks by checking job boards (monster, careerbuilder, etc), and by hand delivering a nice resume and cover letter to the LTC...

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

    catlvr posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I'm once again grateful for the wise people on All Nurses! I am a new LPN, and have two offers. My eventual goal is to become a RN and work in Psych. First job is to work for a residential...

  9. LPN Jobs for New Older Nurse?

    catlvr replied to ParadiseFound101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't have any advice for you, but have to say that your post made my day. I love to hear of someone who reached a goal, esp. at an age when so many other people would have told you that it was a...

  10. So I'm fired. Again.

    catlvr replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Crap! I read your posts as well, Suesquatch, and you care for your patients. I agree that perhaps you have not found your niche, or the right place to work. But you WILL.

  11. Difference of Opinion...Opinions Needed!! *LONG*

    catlvr replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    I would have told the staff nurse that as a student, I cannot give meds without my instructor, even POs, and that if she feels that the pt needs them, by all means she should give them. I would ALSO...

  12. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    catlvr replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

    Terri W, you sound like a fantastic teacher, and I wish that you had you for clinicals! I"m a new LPN, but an old grey as well (40). There are so many paths in nursing that I think that it is...

  13. New LPN who can't find a job

    catlvr posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello. I'm a new LPN, and cannot find a job. I was an administrative assistant for 20 years, so this is a second career for me. I didn't work during school, so I don't have any direct care experience...

  14. New LPN who can't find a job

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks, Kylee; I'm originally from Pittsburgh, and would love to move back home. My honey's kids live here with their Mum, so moving is out of the question for a few more years.

  15. New LPN who can't find a job

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks, Adamsmom and everyone else. I do have two offers, and am trying to decide what to do. I think that I'm so anxious to start to be a nurse (and have a paycheck again!) that I was afraid that...

  16. Got a job offer today, but a little leery...

    catlvr posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    it is for a long term care/rehab facility. They think that I would be great in the rehab area. Since I'm a new grad, I do wonder if that means that they are just desperate for a licensed body while...

  17. Got a job offer today, but a little leery...

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

    There 30 beds on the floor, and usually 2-3 nurses...with 2 CNAs. Doesn't sound like very good staffing, but maybe that is normal?

  18. need a little direction!

    catlvr replied to t_haber03's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    http://www.1199ctraining.org/PracticalNurse_mini.htm is in Center City; there are two admission meetings coming up, so probably best o check it out soon. Eastern Center for the Arts and Technology has...

  19. Cat Scratch Fever!

    catlvr replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    My Mum got it from a tiny nibble on her leg that JUST had a knee replacement. She was on antis in the hospital for a week (she didn't mind - said that she gets good service in the hospital!) and was...

  20. New LPN who can't find a job

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, Adamsmom, Yep, I've sent resumes with a cover letter to about 30 places...and when I call to follow up, they tell me that they only hire people with experience. In Philadelphia, Genesis has about...

  21. New nurse question re: NPO and meds

    catlvr replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    How about sublingual nitroglycerin? This was a question on my boards last week, and I was really stumped (passed anyway!). Thanks,

  22. Hope for those of you who thought that you failed...

    catlvr posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I was absolutely convinced that I failed NCLEX-PN. See this post: https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/i-failed-nclex-pn-85-questions-251922.html. But, I actually passed!!! So, I want those of you...

  23. Taking My NCLEX-RN tomorrow

    catlvr replied to nclexwarrior's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you! Think positive and you will do well.

  24. I failed NCLEX-PN with 85 questions.

    catlvr posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed! All of this hysteria for nothing! Waiting were the two longest days of my life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I took the...

  25. Just took NCLEX PN

    catlvr replied to JBPEARLEY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ugh...mine ended at 85 questions! I know that I failed, because I had the same question twice (caluclating I&O...and I could NOT remember if jello was a liquid or not...our class debated it, but...