Jamie Dale

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Being the minority/awkward moments

    Jamie Dale posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I was wondering how you guys deal with female nurses in awkward situations...especially when they consider you "one of the girls". It's like they forget we are around when they talk about...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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....

  8. 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...

  9. "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....

  10. 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...

  11. 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??...

  12. "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,...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. Nursing shortage

    Jamie Dale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It seems so strange to me that everywhere I turn, I hear about nurse shortages.Yet, what's even more interesting, is the fact that Nursing schools have difficult admission requirements...waiting lists...

  16. 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...

  17. 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....

  18. Change title of "Nurse"?

    Jamie Dale replied to AKell388's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't think changing the name or"title" will help. Because at the end of the day, our job doesn't change. As men in nursing, steriotyping will always be a negative part of the job. We have to change...

  19. Womens interest in male nurses

    Jamie Dale replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Be proud of yourself as a nurse. The people who give you wierd looks, more than likely wouldn't last 1 hour in this line of work.It takes strong, compasionate, open-minded people to deal with all we...

  20. A little HELP....please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jamie Dale replied to nessa77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honesty is the best policy...either way, the ativan still has to be wasted and signed off. If your employer gives you a hard time, ask for a drug test to prove your innocense. We all make mistakes...

  21. CNA to LPN...

    Jamie Dale replied to Alunia07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Being a CNA will not make time shorter on becoming an LPN. However,any background experience you have in the medical field will help you out. Also, if the school you are enrolling into goes by points...

  22. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Jamie Dale replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you's are always special. The ones you least expect are the greatest. Such as when a patient dies and time goes by,and out of the blue you get a card. A card that says..." I'm glad you were the...

  23. Brainless People!

    Jamie Dale replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe he will put the cig down long enough to get an AMA paper signed.Maybe if your lucky...he'll leave the place after signing.I know it can be frustrating to deal with contrary patients. But our...

  24. How many people thought A & P was easy?

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

    I am currently in A&P1 this fall, and it is pure heck. Lab dosn't seem as bad as lecture.The instructor really knows her stuff.And she will flat tell you that if you can't pass her class, she...

  25. Being the minority/awkward moments

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

    Thanks for the input Tweety. I didn't think nursing would enhance male bonding...but it would be nice not being the only one at my job. LOL. I'm not really into the bar scene. Marriage and kids...