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  1. nurses getting consents signed?

    carol72 replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    I am soo happy to see this topic discussed!!!! In one practice I worked for they wanted the LVN, med assistant or secretary to consent the patient. I thought this was not appropriate - seemed like...

  2. Help...husband discouraging me :(

    carol72 replied to Faye1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your husband - nursing can entail all the above mentioned situations, plus the risk of being sued. For those of us who don't want to work with these situations, other options are...

  3. Ready to start writing up techs

    carol72 replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you should take the high raod - write them up. For the safety of your patients/unit. Kudos to you for not just looking the other

  4. Should I just "go along", or possibly rock the boat?

    carol72 replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    JohnBear I like your approach with respect to PRN meds. I agree, this means

  5. How soon after LVN did you start RN???

    carol72 replied to pink2blue1's topic in LPN to RN

    Will be nine

  6. very discourage, what should i do at this point?

    carol72 replied to jbdang's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you thought of attending an LVN program? I don't know what part of Cali you are in, but there are LVN programs where, I believe, these grades would not hold you back. Best

  7. LVNs work in Plastic surgery suites?

    carol72 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in General Nursing

    my friend worked in a cosmetic surgery suite/practice for several years, then moved to a postop cosmetic surgery hospital/hotel (as seen on dr 90210). not my thing, but she loved it. she is an

  8. LVNs work in Plastic surgery suites?

    carol72 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in General Nursing

    my friend worked in a cosmetic surgery suite/practice for several years, then moved to a postop cosmetic surgery hospital/hotel (as seen on dr 90210). not my thing, but she loved it.

  9. LVNs work in Plastic surgery suites?

    carol72 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in General Nursing

    my friend worked in a cosmetic surgery suite/practice for several years, then moved to a postop cosmetic surgery hospital/hotel (as seen on dr 90210). not my thing, but she loved

  10. College of the Canyons

    carol72 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in California Nursing

    did you hear from valley yet? just

  11. Would reapplying to a nursing school be frowned on?

    carol72 replied to jlhalloween's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would start with a formal letter & follow up with a phone call. Their policy might not always be consistent. If you were well liked within the program the rules might not apply. Just try -...

  12. sudden plans to move to CA

    carol72 replied to minimo's topic in California Nursing

    The silicon area is beautiful. Stanford, from what I hear is wonderful. If your moving is a remote possibility I would be proactive about contacting the board in CA, call Stanford, make lots of...

  13. College of the Canyons

    carol72 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in California Nursing

    I am familiar with both programs, however, more familiar with Valley's. I am an LVN and am attending their nursing lab presently & think highly of their program. By the way, the passing rate for...

  14. LVN to RN Cali style. Which schools are you waiting for?

    carol72 replied to tm093726's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for asking about my plans. I decided to attend Pasadena starting January - tough decision. If I were you, I would call Glendale about acceptance. Their letters went out about 11 days ago. If...

  15. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

    carol72 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    These stories remind me why I have never & would never work in a

  16. UCLA med center parking?

    carol72 replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    Worked there from 2001 to 2006. I was given no choice where to park. I was assigned to lot #8 which was across campus from the building I worked in. Price changed many times during my 5 years but...

  17. Bummed out.Anybody receive their letter from Pasadena City College? I'm an alternate.

    carol72 replied to tm093726's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You mentioned Pasadena vs. Glendale. I got in to both & can't decide which to go with. I, too, heard negative things about the Pasadena program but I might choose this one. Guidance

  18. Bummed out.Anybody receive their letter from Pasadena City College? I'm an alternate.

    carol72 replied to tm093726's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you hear from the other schools you applied to? Did you find out how many alternates PCC has? I, too, am planning to attend the orientation at PCC in December. May I ask why this school was...

  19. LVN to RN Cali style. Which schools are you waiting for?

    carol72 replied to tm093726's topic in LPN to RN

    my story for now. i am an lvn, applied to four schools for bridge starting jan '07. #1 college of the canyons i am in for bridge starting january but no one knows when the class will start 3rd...

  20. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    carol72 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    ruby vee said it best. women have been verbally abused that way for generations. need i say

  21. You'll never make it in California

    carol72 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    If you want to live on the beach in a posh area, yes, it is very expensive. I have lived in New York City, San francisco, Boston and Los Angeles as a single person - this is very

  22. New to site--Question 4 school

    carol72 replied to honeybee75's topic in LPN to RN

    I would report this to someone of authority at the workplace. I would not call the board. For some reason I feel this step is for administration to take, not a co-worker. I feel this is just a...

  23. Nursing without license

    carol72 replied to TouchstoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    This information would lie "heavy on my heart". I would be compelled to let someone of authority know. I worked with an LVN who, for some reason checked on our co-worker's license, she was an "RN",...

  24. What is a two-step TB test

    carol72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LVN with a quick question. Has anyone heard of a two-step TB test? What is this?

  25. Quitting 4 months into nursing?

    carol72 replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank you for your honesty with respect to your strengths, weaknesses & feelings about your position. My suggestion would be, first of all run (how fast can you run) from this position...