deleern

deleern

LTC, MDS Cordnator, Mental Health

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  1. how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    deleern replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    i loved being a cna, but it is back breaking work... i went back to school for nursing. i was an lpn for two years before i finished the rn program. i work in ltc yes the rn's job is less...

  2. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    deleern replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    we have one Gentleman in a w/c that has a nearbeer every night he enjoys having it by the nurses station... the first time he stood up every one rushed to him... they were going to sit him down I...

  3. How long did you Lurk before joining allnurses.com?

    deleern replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I Joined right away, but i still lurk... You learn more by listening than by

  4. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

    deleern replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I Called for a "routine Transport... No lights" the Emt came in I was on the phone with family. and sent the LpN to help transfer the pt to the gurny. The LPN and the CNA all came up and told me...

  5. CPNE...here I come....

    deleern replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck with the

  6. Nurse Loan Forgiveness

    deleern replied to aviahhasmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    i am recieving loan forgivness from the state of mn for 3years with an option for a 4th. i recieve $3750 each year. here is the website: www.health.state.mn.us and then do a search for loan...

  7. cold feet

    deleern replied to lamplighter's topic in General Nursing

    put a hat on him his hands will warm up right

  8. 2nd career nurses, are they happier?

    deleern replied to scastillo1's topic in General Nursing

    I am much happier, But you must know your self, I by passed working in a hospital setting. and am working LTC. I like that pace much better. sometimes it is not all about the money, and it is more...

  9. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    deleern replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a waitress a cashier a receptionest I owned my own business but got burnt out in 9 years working 6 days a week and 10 hour days (at least) Made great money 6 figures... but money is not every...

  10. Quitting...are they all the same??

    deleern replied to nhelkhound's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try a different shift. I worked t he NOC shift and loved it as an LPN, now I work 7:30 to 4 and 1 weekend a month I love my job. I work Hard do a ton a charting as I do all the patient assessments. I...

  11. How soon after school are taking NCLEX?

    deleern replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    The issue is when there is an opening. I sent in my money ahead of graduation and i got my ATT 5 days after I had to wait a month. and i took the very 1st opening

  12. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    deleern replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ayrman, So well said, as i said in an earlier post. I would work, as would my husband. he is not a nurse or a medical person but a mechanic, handyman, he can feed an army. we live in a very rural...

  13. Age you Graduated

    deleern replied to sweetiez's topic in General Nursing

    Get your AA, while you wait, Take some Business Management classes, take the Pre reqs that are required for your RN, all of those things will build your nursing career so your options will be...

  14. Last question WRONG after the first 75, still Pass?

    deleern replied to jonb2121's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed at 100

  15. I wonder if I'd like LTC better as an RN?

    deleern replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new RN in a LTCF. I have worked here 4 years begining as a CNA when i went back to school. I started at the 4 year Rate after I graduated the RN Program. I have worked the Cart maybe twice....

  16. Would It Be Better To Be A Lpn First, Then Go For Rn?

    deleern replied to wannabaRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Look at what is available in your area, Where I live the only route is Lpn to RN at the community College, unless I wanted to drive 3 hours a day to the university. I am going to continue on for my...

  17. LPN to RN - Can't afford it!

    deleern replied to nursesherry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I Looked at it as I couldn't aford not to. I make $7.00 more an hour today because of that. 7 x 80 x 26 = $14,560. that is like having a second

  18. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    deleern replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    we live in a very rural area. I would work as my children are out of the nest. I would insist that my daughter not work and keep herself quarentined. (she is a nurse as well) she needs to be safe...

  19. Age you will/were graduated?

    deleern replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    48. yes 48, I started at

  20. Backtrack LPN then RN

    deleern replied to dakotaalrick's topic in General Nursing

    how ever bumpy and curvy the road may be if it will get you to the destination you want then go for it. i was 45 when i started. the only route i had was lpn to rn, unless i wanted to drive 3 hours a...

  21. Considering a career in nursing, but scared of the neg comments

    deleern replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside nursing is not the only avenue. LTC is great, I like Hospice and home care as

  22. Using BP cuff to access certain veins?

    deleern replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    What CRNAwant2be said...I use it on just one pt when we draw her PT/INR to reduce

  23. Ever notice this about allnurses?

    deleern replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just a note, at the bottom of the Page there is a Box that states Similar threads.... alot of them are old.... and yes I have posted to those not realizing that the thread was old.... most of the time...

  24. Hello

    deleern replied to yellow_butterfly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i know i have been in your shoes... but i was 45 when i went back.... show up for class, ask questions. use mind mapping....(do a google on it) i always retained more when i write it... so write out...

  25. Please take my "Where do all the All-Nurses members Live" Poll

    deleern replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I added mine... sounds like a great