Nurset1981

Nurset1981

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  1. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    Nurset1981 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm 8 miles north of Boston and I make 24/hr on the day shift. My co offers a shift diff of 3$/hr after 3 and on weekends. If you go closer to the city you might make 26/27 an hour. I've made 26$/hr...

  2. Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    Nurset1981 replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank God I'm not the only one with the same issues! I've been taking it for 6 years and even though its worked great for me what a PITA! For some stupid reason they only released the patent for the...

  3. I am about to quit nursing completely

    Nurset1981 replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't let the actions of others derail your good intentions. Some nurses are just catty. Or lazy. Or any number of adjectives. I've done lots of LTC but found that there are other areas for LPN's....

  4. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Nurset1981 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    That would not be cool. At all.

  5. Most RN's first borns?

    Nurset1981 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    4th of four girls. Father is a nurse and an alcoholic. Sister #3 is also a nurse. Grandfather was a nurse, no ETOH abuse with

  6. Help Needed...Uniforms!! :D

    Nurset1981 replied to nurscestudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I saved money when i was in school by buying the pants elsewhere. What kind of pants are they making you wear? We had plain white pants. I just bought them at my local Work 'N Gear. Our "lab coat" was...

  7. Help Needed...Uniforms!! :D

    Nurset1981 replied to nurscestudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    www.scrubmed.com you can custom order

  8. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Nurset1981 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    The 3 AM thing has something to do with it being half of 6 and 666 is the devil's mark. I'll do some poking around and find the exact answer. I'm with you on the black spirit Auntie...I freaked my...

  9. Help Needed...Uniforms!! :D

    Nurset1981 replied to nurscestudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try uniform city, jasco, work 'n gear, allheart, uniform corner, scrubs gallery....good luck! I did see a snap button one on uniform corner...hope this

  10. Disrespect of LTC nurses by acute care (even though BMs neglected in hospitals)

    Nurset1981 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, it always comes back to poo doesn't it? As a long time LTC nurse, I hear what you're saying loud and clear! Keep tracking those BM'S! I'd want someone to make sure I'm pooing if I couldn't. Happy...

  11. The Cap.......

    Nurset1981 replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!! I only had to wear it the day I graduated. It looked like a dixie cup on top of my head. I hated it! I kept it though, and put it on every once in a while to make my Fiance laugh. I did do a...

  12. very discouraged and tired

    Nurset1981 replied to Silkiebyrd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was daignosed in April of this year with Type II diabetes. I take Glucophage twice a day and watch what I eat. I was so sick for a while...I was up literally every 1/2 hour peeing all night. I felt...

  13. Relocating to Beantown

    Nurset1981 replied to smille33's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My father has been a cardiac/tele patient numerous times at Lahey and the staff is phenomenal. I also work with a nurse now who worked on their tele unit. She loved it. Good luck with your search!...

  14. LPN Starting Salary

    Nurset1981 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work just outside of Boston. When I started over 7 years ago I was making 19.75. I make almost 26$ an hour now. Depends on location, experience and

  15. Screeners

    Nurset1981 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've run into this problem before as well. It's a royal pain. I had a meeting with the DON and Administrator at the LTC I was working at and asked that all potential patients have thier information...

  16. Pregnancy no no's

    Nurset1981 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Becareful with combative patients!

  17. LPN job outlook in Mass.

    Nurset1981 replied to borntobanurse3's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've been an LPN in MA for over 7 years now. While the majority of positions are in SNF's there are other options. Home/Community health, MD office, Clinics, Wound consultants, specialists...

  18. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Nurset1981 replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing skills speak for themselves. I don't need to try to be impressive, nor do I lack basic nursing skills. I never said that CNA's were stupid, just that they lack the education and experience...

  19. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Nurset1981 replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    I'm at a loss. I work so hard to make sure that the needs of ALL my patients are met every shift I work. You don't get to pick and choose what is the most important. If you have a problem with certain...

  20. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Nurset1981 replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Mass. in an LTC 16 patients to 1 nurse and 3 CNA's. Not bad compared to other places I've worked. In another LTC it was 42 to 1. That

  21. Married / engaged nurses...

    Nurset1981 replied to KLeigh's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently became engaged about 6 months ago. I wear my engagement ring and another silver band on my right hand. I feel funny without them. I tried not wearing it and I'd notice that my ring...

  22. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    Nurset1981 replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe that this thread has gone on as long as it has. It shouldn't even be a question. Nurses are held accountable for all our actions, and the actions of those we supervise. Why in hell...

  23. Charge nurse.

    Nurset1981 replied to pani's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was in charge about 2 months out of school. The only reason I took it was beacause I worked there for a year as CNA prior to taking over 3-11 harge. Looking back it would have been nice to wait a...

  24. Pharmaceutical Sales?

    Nurset1981 replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can I just say Cha-Ching! They make good money around here. I had an offer come my way a few months ago and it was upwards of 65k. I should have taken it but it was a lot of travelling. Its good if...

  25. Horrible CNAs! Need to vent

    Nurset1981 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    The other nurse was actually waiting to see if it was ok to write them up for sleeping!??! I'd have done it right then and there, and made sure they were docked for the trips to the store and for the...