LesMonsterRN

LesMonsterRN ADN, RN

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I'm a Long Term Care RN with a passion for person-centered care. I'm also a penguin-obsessed musician as well as a wife/mother/grandmother in flyover country.

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  1. LPN starting pay?

    LesMonsterRN replied to dana0509's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here's a blast from the past: As a new grad I got $7/hr which was raised to $9/hr once I passed NCLEX. (1994 in mid

  2. LPN Duties

    LesMonsterRN replied to Colormyworld's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really does depend on where you work. As an LPN in LTC I've given very few enemas. I've worked almost exclusively charge for the last 10 years and have had lots of varied experiences. It just...

  3. New LVN...am i too slow???

    LesMonsterRN replied to lvnca's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I sincerely doubt you are the slowest nurse, you're just new. Focus on building a routine and keep in mind that being faster will take time and practice. Set a goal for yourself each day to shave a...

  4. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    LesMonsterRN replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN I've precepted many an RN in LTC but in the vein of facility P&P, routine, etc. It's definitely doable but not always the best approach, depending on the facility or

  5. Any Good Books to Read Before Nursing School?

    LesMonsterRN replied to fadedstars34's topic in General Students

    "Tending Lives" is Echo Heron who is fabulous. You'll enjoy "Intensive Care" by her,

  6. marriage and nursing school

    LesMonsterRN replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I have had some stressful times while I've been in school, but we've made it through and will continue to do so because we work really hard at remaining on the same page together, to...

  7. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    LesMonsterRN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    As for the SO, it's been my understanding that once a woman becomes pregnant, no matter her age, she is no longer considered a minor. The doc is letting his prejudice against epidurals get in the way...

  8. Transition Shock

    LesMonsterRN replied to tmhusted's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Realize that no one expects you to know absolutely everything right out of the gate. Many years ago an LPN instructor once told me that you will learn more in your first two years of practice than you...

  9. alot of questions about how to handle the death of a resident

    LesMonsterRN replied to owenlevi2's topic in General Nursing

    It does hurt when a resident you've become attached to dies, but sometimes it doesn't. Seeing someone you love leave their pain and misery behind is often such a peaceful feeling. We still grieve, but...

  10. PASSED!

    LesMonsterRN replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!

  11. HIgh School LPN program?

    LesMonsterRN replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That kind of money floors me when I paid $3200 for my LPN education. Program costs have really gone up since '94!

  12. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    LesMonsterRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    The interaction with people - the smiles from patients and families that makes all the other crap melt away. I love the art and technologies of nursing, as well, but this is one profession where even...

  13. Help Need advice!

    LesMonsterRN replied to Sapphy's topic in General Nursing

    I think it could, especially in LTC, be within our boundaries to bring the option of a DNR up with families when it's appropriate. Sometimes it the LTC nurse that has the better rapport with the...

  14. Parking Lot Code....

    LesMonsterRN replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    Good job! God works in mysterious

  15. Does any Rns who work in a hospital have LPNs assigned to them?

    LesMonsterRN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    pagandeva~ I see the flip side of this. As an LPN I've only been able to work LTC and there I've functioned as charge and the "go-to" whipping boy. I just want to take care of patients, not charge or...

  16. LVN to military nursing

    LesMonsterRN replied to vn gal's topic in General Nursing

    AD=Associate

  17. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    LesMonsterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would feel weird at first, but there are a few docs I've worked with I wouldn't mind calling by their first name but not professionally. I still have a hard time addressing my former LPN...

  18. Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    LesMonsterRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    The next time I change my username it will be to alter the credentials from NS to

  19. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    LesMonsterRN replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CONGRATULATIONS! This is the first time I've read this thread and for the entirety of it hoped there would be some good news at the end. :) Way to go on jumping some gigantic hurdles! Have a long and...

  20. Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    LesMonsterRN replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend is in my prayers,

  21. Is working as a new grad in nursing home a bad career move?

    LesMonsterRN replied to nursedani08's topic in General Nursing

    It's not necessarily a bad thing, in fact you can get a lot of good experience, depending on the facility. My advice to you, though, is to maybe wait until you're not fatigued and stressed with the...

  22. Got my foot stuck in the door...

    LesMonsterRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Jo, this will be me next fall as I get ready to graduate RN school. I've had a long career in LTC as an

  23. Finished with that first year of nursing school?

    LesMonsterRN replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Students

    I second what wildchipmunk

  24. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    LesMonsterRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    You will get to the point where it won't bother you a bit, and it will come sooner than you

  25. Background Check ran on Dementia Resident

    LesMonsterRN replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    There is no reason on earth why this nurse should have that information. The resident's past has no bearing on the care he should be receiving in the present, so it is none of this nurse's business....