raebabelvn LVN

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    Panic attack setting in

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    The agency lists the city of residence, age and sex of patient, plus what kind of care he needs. All those matched up, plus my shifts (Wed-Sat night, 10 hour shifts) were the same as the
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    Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have nothing about my work either... No company name, no title, no description... Ive never had anyone ask me for it either. It's better that
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    Aides being "nurses"

    raebabelvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok... so poor grammy is in the hospital on the tele floor. Thought it was gonna be the icu, thank you Jesus! Anyway, the aides on the floor are doing things that I as an LVN can't do. Pushing buttons...
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    Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's funny... The way you say that no one will be able to tag you for spending a sick day on FB sounds like you're equating it to spending a day at the mall or a theme park
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    Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been reading the thread to my fiancé as we're traveling for Christmas and he felt the need to respond. "I can see where these people are coming from. I mean posting on FB is the same as running...
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    Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ditto... to see ANYTHING on mine, you have to be a friend. I check my privacy settings weekly to make sure that nothing has
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    Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Facebook is great to catch up... and thats why I use it. Yes, it was dumb, very very dumb, of me to accept the co-workers request. My bad. My mistake. You live and learn. But to those people saying...
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    Best way to quit?

    raebabelvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the best way to quit these days? A phone call? A letter of
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    Best way to quit?

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm working on that.... I'm not sure I'm gonna take another nursing job just yet. Since I'm an LVN, the only thing I can do is home health, private duty or ltc. I don't mind the home health and...
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    Best way to quit?

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know any email addresses with my agency.... I think a certified letter sounds perfect! :) It took every ounce of restraint not to quit on the spot today. I need to do it the right
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    Aides being "nurses"

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    I asked! ACA = Acute Care Assistant ... so yes, this person was an aide. There was a different aide when I went in last night, and they stuck to their duties. Never went outside them once. I've been...
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    Aides being "nurses"

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    No no no... I didn't mean to portray that I thought that talking to the doctors was wrong, just different and odd as I've never seen it before. As far as the unknown title, I'm 100% positive that this...
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    Aides being "nurses"

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Ask them what exactly? Why they're doing things they shouldn't be? The role of an aide is not to maintain the IV pump and flow. That is a job for the RN. Like I said before, I'm an LVN and I'm not...
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    Aides being "nurses"

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Its ok care... could be better. One of her aides (the one who actually acted in the role of an aide) was amazing! I was blown away! The nursing care could be better, but the floor is pretty full. I...
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    Aides being "nurses"

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Positive their aides. There is the RN and then 1 aide assigned to my grammy. Trust me, they're
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    Christmas with Patient

    raebabelvn replied to caregiver10's topic in General Nursing

    I am SO excited for Christmas with my patient! I work a peds private duty case, and the little boy always ALWAYS brings a smile to my face. The parents are amazing, and Christian to boot! Which is a...
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    Private LVN Programs

    raebabelvn replied to Kskinner's topic in General Nursing

    I attended Concorde. PM me if you want more details
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    Bookmarked!

    raebabelvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I finally bookmarked Allnurses.com... took me long enough! I figured it was time to just click a button instead of always typing out the web address. I feel like an allnurses addict... and I like
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    health professional while married

    raebabelvn replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    not married yet, but my fiance doesn't mind my profession. he loves it actually. he likes knowing i'm doing something positive, he has a typical customer service job and is looking to get into a job...
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    whats it like to work in prison

    raebabelvn replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try the Correctional Nursing
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    2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    raebabelvn replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Private Duty -- Peds -- CA $17/hr with $1 diff for NOC 1 year experience. Waiting on a raise, but not holding my breath. Been there for 10
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    Where to volunteer in Sacramento area?

    raebabelvn replied to nmh586's topic in California Nursing

    I live in El Dorado County :) You may want to try Marshall Hospital, Mercy in Folsom, Sutter (there are quite a few) or even UC Davis. I'm not sure you'll be able to use your nursing skills, but you...
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    What's ok and what's not?

    raebabelvn replied to advocated's topic in Private Duty

    I whole heartedly agree with this! Have an actual conversation with the doctor. I personally wouldn't dc it without an order. One of the cases I've worked before, the family and other nurses would...
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    LVN bridge to RN

    raebabelvn replied to Kskinner's topic in General Nursing

    Generally with a private trade school, the classes don't transfer. I went to Concorde for my LVN but have to take all my pre-reqs for an RN. I'f you want to go the LVN-RN route, I'd try for a CC over...
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    LVN asking new grad RNs in No. CA - R U finding work?

    raebabelvn replied to hoodwinked lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I faced the same thoughts I am a working LVN. Although the plan is to become an RN, I'm keeping my options open. Since my LVN experience is in home health, it won't give me any advantage when I'm an...