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I am currently in the LPN to RN program @ Trident. I started this past summer (which was just transition classes since I already have my LPN) and this fall is when our "real classes" started. Try your best to keep not only up with the reading, but AH...

First off-you seem like an Awesome nurse & don't let others try to make you feel bad about doing such a wonderful job. Sure there are some days when you won't be able to pick up the extra slack, but thank goodness you do or there seems like their...

Hello all, I was wondering if those who have taken the CPNE can share what the most difficult skills they had to perform while being tested? And, if they have ever been through a DHEC survey were someone watches them, is this what the CPNE feels like...

Charleston, SC 2 years experience Psych hospital 15.50 base pay, with $3 eve/night diff and $5 weekend diff old job in Charleston for nursing/rehab home-20.80 base pay.

I have a Ped-Egg and LOVE it! Might be a silly question-but what do the stridex pads do for the cracked /dry heels?

I'm pretty sure at the rehab nursing home where i used to work used to do the same thing, and we never had any problems with it. Whenever the patient was d/c'd from the hospital, on his d/c summary there was a specific list of d/c meds and d/c orders...

I agree with what you are saying, but I know someone is going to throw in "Well, that's why we have Universal Precautions...blah, blah, blah". Which I'm sure everybody is aware of, but even knowing that rule I understand your feelings that you feel t...

First off Congratualtions! I really can't help you with the responsibilities portion, but I do have an easy idea for a fundraiser! (Which I usually dont like because they take too much time and commitment) but whenever registration of spring clas...

I was just wondering about Universal Health Care and if in fact it would greatly affect nurse's salaries? Anyone from Europe or Canada who has dealt with this personally? Thanks in advance for any input!

What age group is it? I work at a RTC, and if the kids there get into a tiff about their meds, I just calmly let them know that refusing medication will warrant a write up that I will be sending to their therapist, and they could possibly not transit...

i unfortunately do not have any miracle stories, but that last story about the man on X Mas day made me cry! What a blessing!:heartbeat

How many times has this yelling/finger pointing happened? Once is more than enough for me! You should be able to feel safe & comfortable in your work environment. You said that mgt is not always there, which to a degree IS nice, but someone needs...

Don't feel bad! What helped me was always volunteering to put one in if someone needs it. I work in LTC and I put in a lot more foleys than I thought I would be doing, I also do an lot on in/outs for UA/C&S. The nurse I work opposite of has a har...

I've been an LPN for 2 years, so I consider myself a new nurse. I remember my first nursing job and the nurse that was orientating me. I thought she was pretty "gruff". She kind of reminded me of the troll under the bridge in that story Billy Goats G...

I am 23 years old, & have been an LPN for two years. I am currently in school now for the LPN-RN program. I have been at my job for almost 2 years. This is my very first job as a LPN. But right now I have had more than enough. Its a skilled rehab...

Thank yall for the advice. Sometimes all you need are some words of encouragement. You know what is so funny though, with all these nursing shortages, you would figure your employer would treat you a little better? There ARE too many good nursing job...

My story is from a little different point of view.....we have a wonderful activities department where I work, always having little parties for the residents with all kinds of good snacks! Well, whenever the party is over, the activities girl comes ar...

well said!

That's the way I feel, I work the same hall every time I work, half of my patients have been there the whole time i have (15 months) so if i see a total change in their behavior, wether or not vitals are off, and the on call md says send them, I send...

There is Trident Tech that is in Charleston (www.tridenttech.edu) which has a looooooonnnnnng waiting list, and you can also get your RN there too, but the list is long for both programs. Then there is Orangeburg tech (www.octech.edu) which is in Ora...

Hello everyone! I am sure this is everyone's favorite subject ( ), but I was wondering if anyone has experienced the ENORMOUS weight gain in nursing school. I have gained close to 35 pounds in a year!! When I started nusing school I was wearing a Jun...

OMG! 2 hour commute! I complain about my 40 minute commute! PlUS night shift PLUS grad school PLUS all that driving-when do you have time to SLEEP! I would have pulled my hair out 2 weeks into all that commitment. Is there any possibility that you ca...

Hello SC nurses! I was wondering if anyone knew if the SC BON accepted an RN degree from Excelsior? I am seriously considering going through Excelsior to get my RN, but I wasnt sure if SC would let me take the NCLEX if I got it from there. Thanks for...

I agree with the post above, you're not a horrible NA! Was he a confused patient (I'm guessing that he is since he is in his 80's and wes yelling at you). When i have patients like these, i find it works best when i say to them"ok it's time to get c...

my favorite LOL calls me Boo Boo or Bee Bee. (My names' Annie)