Jamie Dale

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1. Discrimination...You think??!!?!

   Jamie Dale replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

   Thanks guys for all the comments. I have cooled down to a simmer...lol. I guess this weekend will tell whats to come. He and I are both scheduled to work.So,we'll see what develops. I will be sure to...

2. Discrimination...You think??!!?!

   Jamie Dale replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

   Don't make any decisions just yet - wait and talk with your DON when you're calmer - and how come YOU had to move vs. the other guy? That is another mystery I can't figure out, because he was...

3. Discrimination...You think??!!?!

   Jamie Dale posted a topic in Men in Nursing

   :angryfire I encountered a situation over the weekend that I'm not quite sure how to deal with. I have worked at this facility for going on two years now, and have always worked one particular...

4. Remind me again why I'm going back to school?

   Jamie Dale replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have thought about online classes,but financially can't afford that route. I don't know if student loans or pell grants honor those programs. I work with LPN's who are currently enrolled with Rue....

5. Remind me again why I'm going back to school?

   Jamie Dale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Helurrrr everyone. I'm so stressed.I recently decided to return to college for my RN degree.It's been a rough road so far...classes Monday through Thursday, work 12 hour night shifts Friday-Sat-and...

6. Discouraged LPN

   Jamie Dale replied to LPNMeg06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I currently work for National Health Care as an LPN. A couple months back a memo came out to bridge from LPN to RN. The memo stated the program would be 13 months. Not to bad compared to a traditional...

7. "Umm...I need the RN."

   Jamie Dale replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I guess she is in shock, because her selective hearing kicks in. She doesn't say anything except to spout off her orders and hang up. Other doctors just ask for the "nurse" of a particular patient....

8. Help!!!

   Jamie Dale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I was at work one night and a CNA assigned to my hall came in upset. She confided that her husband had just told her (on the way to work) that he is seeing someone on the side. She told me that he was...

9. "Umm...I need the RN."

   Jamie Dale replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I once had an LPN co-worker be told by a doctor that LPN's were "play nurses" which really p***** me off. So now when that particular doctor calls and asks for an RN, we tell her that: " We are sorry,...

10. Live chat Question

    Jamie Dale posted a topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: I have logged onto chat here several times and am in there completely alone. I like to chat. Am I just logging into chat at the wrong time of day??Or do you guys not like to chat??...

11. Other nurses ever check behind your work??

    Jamie Dale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been noticing a problem at work. I work night shift and feel adequate and secure in my job performance. However, it seems when I am off work, other LPN's I work with take it upon themselves to...

12. Are any of you guys as burned out as I am?

    Jamie Dale replied to Germanicus's topic in Men in Nursing

    Everone has moments of burn out from time to time...When we dwell on that emotion for long periods of time, we have real issues on our hands. Burn out is a natural part of any job. My advice would be...

13. Hi everyone!

    Jamie Dale replied to amorecondannato's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome...To answre your guestion...CNA's are not officially nurses, however they are the backbone in nursing..especially in long term care.To be honest CNA's know the residents on a more personal...

14. Nursing shortage

    Jamie Dale replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with verman's post.Especially the underpaid comment....(so true here in Tennessee). I am guilty of looking each week in the want ads for better paying jobs.And the fear of putting my license...

15. A&P 1 Fall '06 Club!

    Jamie Dale replied to matsgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As an LPN already, I thought I was prepared for the first lecture exam. WOW was I mistaken...I scored a 67.50!!! It kicked my ---! I'm so embarrassed. This test was harder than the NCLEX-PN. NO lie....