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. Eliminating the ADN program in Missouri

    LesMonsterRN replied to shellfrmmo's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard anything along these lines, so at this point I would assume it's just a

  2. FREAKING out... my first fall and an investigation is on.

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

    It sounds to me that your documentation is as it should be and your facility is backing you up - both good things. My opinion is that you are in good shape and should have nothing to fear. Now, a...

  3. again and again

    LesMonsterRN replied to psySins's topic in General Students

    I like theme songs - songs that define your class and your experiences

  4. 10 years or longer in nursing?

    LesMonsterRN replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    It will be 15 years in August that I've been in nursing. There are times when I hate my job, or the company I work for, but I love the practice of

  5. Nervous... I think my instructors want to get me out of the program

    LesMonsterRN replied to Laura77598's topic in General Students

    And one thing about doing the head-toe assessment - you're not doing it do impress your instructors, you're doing it to practice safely and effectively. That's their

  6. "Fired for NO Reason"

    LesMonsterRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would add be able to accept and assimilate constructive feedback and to

  7. How do LPNs View themselves?

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

    I work under my own license and for most of my career thus far I've worked in charge or supervisory positions, and within my scope of

  8. New LPN Grad and Agency Nursing Question....Need Advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    LesMonsterRN replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I second what caliotter said. You made a wise choice in not accepting the agency position. Get some experience under your belt

  9. A day in the life of a new LPN (sorry, long)

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

    Wow, your post brings back some memories! One of the most important things you can do for yourself as a new nurse, or a nurse starting in a new job, is to organize yourself and establish a routine....

  10. Advice for a New Grad in LTC

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

    Good luck in your new position! You will be surprised at how much you learn this first year

  11. Am I too old to just be starting?

    LesMonsterRN replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    I will graduate from my ADN program a few months after I turn 45 and plan to continue on. Not too old!

  12. Gearing up for next semester : )

    LesMonsterRN replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    My next semester (3rd of 4) is Med/Surg III the first 8 weeks then

  13. One Wish Granted

    LesMonsterRN replied to FLAlleycat's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with

  14. Best way to get rid of visitors

    LesMonsterRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Be matter of fact and firm but courteous at the same time. I understand the family wanting to be there for the patient, but there are times when it's not really

  15. I am OFFICIALLY a 4th Semester Student!!!

    LesMonsterRN replied to Crux1024's topic in General Students

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  16. my christmas wish

    LesMonsterRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    :heartbeat

  17. Miracles to believe in

    LesMonsterRN replied to SASQUATCH THE NP's topic in General Nursing

    That was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

  18. New nurse just became nurse manager!

    LesMonsterRN replied to guineachick's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle This was my first reaction. I remember what I was like 8 months out of school. I did it, I did it well, but it was tough. Having said that, be prepared for some (maybe a lot) of skepticism...

  19. Help I'm being kicked out of nursing school!

    LesMonsterRN replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    Be calm, write a thorough statement about the event and then go see the program director,

  20. I'll not be around for awhile

    LesMonsterRN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so

  21. every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

    LesMonsterRN replied to FlowerbuddRN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm interested in knowing where this is, too, since I'm in MO. I'm so sorry for you and your colleagues.

  22. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    LesMonsterRN replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    For me, not wearing a bra would be hard on my

  23. Low Census-Cancelled Shifts-Where Are You Located?

    LesMonsterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Missouri, I

  24. Low Census-Cancelled Shifts-Where Are You Located?

    LesMonsterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I was hoping not to see that state in the

  25. should not be a nurse if you can only work mon to fri days?

    LesMonsterRN replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    While I can understand the caller's frustration, it is truly none of her business why you couldn't work the shift. You had no obligation to tell her the reason for not being able to work it; a simple...