Momma_Penguin

Hey I have an addendum to my post. I am not knocking the RN's...it's just tough to get a hold of one when there is only 1 in the building., and they are assessing or helping out another nurse with a diff or condition changed pt. And the other part ab...

Well it's about time. I have been very tired of getting orders taken by RN"s early in a shift then finally dropping them off before the end of the shift. I am also glad that I no longer have to play hunt a super when speaking with a Dr to take an o...

I have worked night turn for years. I also prefer it to days or eves b/c there's only 1 boss & not a lot of commotion. When I just started full time nights , from working full time daylight..OMG I was a zombie!!! I craved sleep. I also had 2 li...

I have worked nites for many years. I am not afraid to call a doc in the middle of the night if the patient's condition warrant it. But I can not condone this...I mean where were their brains at???? And what would have happened if the med they gave t...

Wow that sux when the DON or ADON won't help. We have 2 good nurses in our place that will come out from their office and help us. They have worked as RN supers, fed people, helped w/ care. I know it's not every day but I know if I went asked them to...

I have worked nite turn as a nurse for the last 8 years. I was a nurses aid..before certification (OOOOOOOOO is she old) and use of gloves for care and I worked nite turn even then. But I do know that it does wreak havoc w/ your health. The terminal...

:) I love my nite turn! I really can't do any other shift due to kids and things. My hubby got a job last year that allowed me to go down to per diem, after being the one who worked full time to keep the insurance for the kids. Now he has a really ...

I think we all need to get together for a western Pa nurses lunch or something! Maybe we can work on that. It's a thought. Or at least the New Castle area nurses!! Laura

Hello! I am Laura an LPN in an extended care facility in western pa.I really like what I do and have been doing this for 9 years now. Man does time fly. I have learned alot along the way from older nurses and from my own experience. Good luck to all ...

Hello to all the Pa nurses!! I live and work in New Castle, Pa. I am happy to see so many from around this area. It would be nice to have a get together some time and meet every one. Wouldn't it be weird if some of us already knew each other?? Hope ...

I have no plans to go any further. I am happy being an LPN and happy w/ my job. If I had wanted to be an RN, I would have gone that route. But I am all for those who wish to increase their earning potential, and expand their horizons. I am doing ...

I had a gf who passed w/ the max questions allowed.

OMG I laughed so hard i think I had my drink coming out of my nose...and my one son said.."kewl" :roll Laura LPN

Good because when I first saw that commercial I was so enraged:( I keep saying to my hubby I hate when nurses are portrayed like that. He said to lighten up, but sometimes others just don't understand. I am glad it's gone. I wondered why I hadn't ...

:chuckle I think I know the answer to that request....:roll It would be... Go find a new job....LOL Shame too, I could use a raise. Laura LPN

I almost always worked the night shift. I can understand the havoc it does to your body, esp the sunlight deprivation. But where I work we have lost a few workers( I still count them evn though they may have left our employ) and actually they died fr...

I learned that in nursing school. I also learned and have done it a few times when warranted..to refuse to give any med I am uncomfortable with/ don't know etc.... ( I will of course look up the drug or get in touch w/ pharmacy asap) You always h...

If I were to hit someone w/ one of my purses..she would have been knocked unconscious ..:rotfl: If it were my Mom....the staff would all have their heads on a platter, but as a nurse , I probably... would have taken the paper off the lady's back...

I live in Pa and at the facility I work at now, the CNA'S are permitted to pass the meds to the personal care residents. A lot of personal care facilities do this. I have never been happy with that d/t the fact that altho some of them may have been...

I have never left my kids in the car when they were small. Now that they are teens... they choose not to follow me in to pay the attendant. I always take the keys w/ me also. Laura LPN

Welcome....and yes you are Worthy:kiss .....NOT too stupid to be the nurse you have always wanted to be!! I thought I wouldn't make it either but.. if you REALLY want to do this, perhaps you could start at being an LPN. If you want to see if you...

We call em nun's caps also!! :chuckle And every now and then I will wear one ( clean off course) just for fun.... :roll hey at 4 am lots of things are funny!!! Laura LPN

Welcome Kim, I am glad to meet you and hope you get to start school when you plan. Good Luck!! Laura LPN

Huggss to you Mario. I can tell you that you always remember the special pts you will encounter. It is very different when you are caring for them and they pass. The thing I always try to do is make the end as comfortable for them , I try not ...

No. I never c ome out and say anything. I want to see how things are explained to me/ family as a "regular" person. I still don't think my kids ped knows I am one. My own Dr does b/c he was there while I was going to school, so when he is done w/...