catlover5

catlover5 has 3 years experience.

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1. What would you do?

   catlover5 replied to elfinM's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I had a pt recently that had a big drop in bp, another nurse came so I could have another set of eyes, we called a rapid response and while the team was in there with the house supervisor, I was on...

2. So very tired!

   catlover5 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   My being so tired just officially got to me.....I work for an agency (because I can't seem to find anything permanent here). I book 3 nights a week and if they have needs on other nights, they call....

3. So very tired!

   catlover5 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   You are not alone!! I thought working 8hr days 5 days a week was just AWFUL.....so I went to 12's....and since we've moved to another state where I find nursing to be very disheartening-I can't bring...

4. wanting to overcome my fears...

   catlover5 replied to KaileyJ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Ever since I was little, I have had an overwhelming fear of myself getting injections, having blodd drawn, having an iv started......and to add to it, my other big fear was having a male dr!! I had a...

5. We don't hire new nurses.

   catlover5 replied to rrich1084's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   just keep applying....someone will hire you and even if it isn't your dream job, you will have that to add to your resume and eventually you will get more responses to your

6. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

   catlover5 replied to nurseycool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've been called a "let's pretend" nurse and a "low paid" nurse. I've worked with some RN's who come running to me & other LPN's for help. Why are there Practical Nursing programs offered anymore...

7. What is your current LPN salary

   catlover5 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Been licensed since 2/08. Left a hospital in Indiana making $17.46base w/ $1.50 more for nights and $1.75 more for wknds. Moved to Florida (north of Tampa area) and they are getting rid of LPN's in...

8. At the end of my rope...

   catlover5 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

   I recently relocated to Florida with my fiance' for his job, and the area we're in (Tampa Area) is getting rid of LPN's in the hospitals. If you already work as an LPN in a hospital, you have to be in...

9. LPNs and LPN students, be PROUD!

   catlover5 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I agree with everyone.... I relocated to to another state recently and have had a HARD time finding anything except ALF's and LTC's. Tried some and that just isn't the area for me. Started with an...

10. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    catlover5 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    what about an anonymous report to the state or the corporate office about possible unsafe things going on.....ever wonder who makes the calls that alert state to just "drop in" other than there annual...

11. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    catlover5 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NurseFrustrated, I've been an LPN just over 2 yrs (2nd career for me) and I totally agree.....and it helps soooooooo much to be able to vent, even it it's typing til your fingers are sore on a message...

12. when you cant let it go (long vent after a crappy day)

    catlover5 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    Sugarcoma, we must be twins because I feel this way after nearly EVERY shift, but the kicker is.....I've been an LPN for 2 1/2yrs, worked a short time in a few LTC facilities and in a hospital, and...

13. Failed a 2nd time and am ready to move on with the rest of my life...

    catlover5 replied to Metabaronx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know of an RN in an ICU, great nurse, but had to take the NCLEX like 6 TIMES!!! Some people just aren't good test takers so keep going!! You'll get it and before you know it, you'll have it all...

14. CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    catlover5 replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    hey ivanh3, I'm hoping you can give me some advice. Here is my situation in a nutshell: ~I graduated in Dec 08-licensed 2/08 and work as an LPN in a small hospital (med/surg). ~In March, I enrolled...

15. New LPN job--right move?

    catlover5 replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new LPN myself who left a job and went through a few bad jobs that paid well to end up BACK where I started, trust me when I say THE GRASS IS NEVER GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE (it only seems that...