Elisheva

Elisheva

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  1. Is it a waste of money to become an LPN,only to work as one for a few years?

    Elisheva replied to cisa04's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think any education is ever a waste. Given the circumstances you describe, I think I would start the LPN program and drop it if I had to. Easy for me to say; it's not my money. But most of...

  2. Can't stay in Med-Surg, Need Help!

    Elisheva replied to shewalke's topic in General Nursing

    I can only tell you my experience. I, too, left school and started on a busy med-surg floor because it was suggested that med-surg was the best overall experience to have. I stayed two years and...

  3. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Elisheva replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Good point, Cametoitlate! But the question is: were we sick when we started or did nursing make us

  4. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how many nurses there would be if all the nurses who were overweight or smokers left the profession. Would the nurses who remained be the better nurses? I wonder if nursing schools should...

  5. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Elisheva replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    All good things must come to an

  6. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    What a coincidence! Me, too. Don't smoke, drink or do drugs, and I work out at the gym three times a week and watch my diet. My point being: I doubt that many patients wring their hands and rent...

  7. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Parts of this thread are almost comical. I worked on a busy med-surg floor. I'm pretty sure that the majority of those patients weren't spending their time worrying about how healthy their nurse was...

  8. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Are we talking about health or the appearance of health? Is the appearance of health the important thing we impart to our patients? It's a slippery slope. Sure, it would be great to be the model of...

  9. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Elisheva replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    In all seriousness, I feel sorry for this woman. If things are exactly as described, she's got some mental issues as well as physical. If it were me, I would keep a notebook at the desk and I would...

  10. Nurses don't eat their young!

    Elisheva replied to Valerette's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just a point to ponder: If you're reading a lot of posts here that state the same thing, there is probably some merit to it. In addition, were a nurse to give a nursing student a hard time during...

  11. Nurses don't eat their young!

    Elisheva replied to Valerette's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never had a bad experience with a nurse while I was in nursing school either. I'll let it go at

  12. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure I'll get lots of static for this, but you gotta wonder about the mindset (healthy?) of a nurse in the first place. What other kind of professional with a degree: 1. Works 12 hour...

  13. Shortage of RNs not LPNS!...

    Elisheva replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in General Nursing

    The pay scale here for an RN in the hospital starts at 17.00. I made almost as much as a secretary. My daughter, who has no college but was an MP in the military and works in security, makes much...

  14. Shortage of RNs not LPNS!...

    Elisheva replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in General Nursing

    Things must have changed in the 10 years I've been gone from nursing. There were almost as many LPNs on our med-surg floors as RNs. I am an ADN but plan to get my BSN. In the present environment,...

  15. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    In life, there are: 1. Accountants who don't balance their own checkbooks 2. Preachers who commit adultery 3. Beauticians who have bad hairdos 4. Millionaires who drive 1968 orange pick-up trucks...

  16. I have a Dillema

    Elisheva replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    She's asking you for what she needs and wants. I know it's difficult, but it sounds as though she has thought it through and is very sincere. She sounds like a nurse, and one heck of a

  17. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    A careful re-reading will show that I didn't say that ALL skinny nurses were incompetent. I gave a scenario in which you could choose ONE skinny incompetent nurse vs ONE overweight competent nurse....

  18. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is really thought provoking. I worked with a nurse who could be a model. She was thin, attractive, didn't smoke and could be the poster girl for the perfect nurse. Her life behind the...

  19. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Elisheva replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Ask me if I want a thin, lousy nurse or an overweight competent

  20. Can this contract possibly be legal?

    Elisheva replied to paigeRN1962's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER sign anything with blanks. If I liked the job, I'd take the contract straight to my lawyer and let him advise me. If your employer is worth his salt, he shouldn't mind that you want to have it...

  21. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    Elisheva replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    Uhoh...RealWitchNurse is a Kentucky girl. We could be

  22. LPN'S Supervising RNs'? How would you feel?

    Elisheva replied to cowgirl4u's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care if the person who supervises me is an LPN or an RN or a trained monkey if they are capable and good at their job and IF it is legal. The simple question is: is it legal for a LPN to...

  23. Any Western Kentucky nurses?

    Elisheva replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, JinJer. Nice to hear from all the new posters. I know life is hectic for all of us, but I hope we can continue to post and support each other. I pay my fees for the nursing refresher course...

  24. New grad just got fired

    Elisheva replied to rn2day's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, I would be confused about what I did wrong. I would ask for a meeting with preceptor/nurse manager (exit interview) and request a written explanation detailing areas that were lacking....

  25. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Elisheva replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Whap her nose with a newspaper....I am laughing my a**