wearingmanyhats

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  1. I need some help

    wearingmanyhats replied to phillykixx17's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am an LPN, and from where I stand, I would reccomend starting with working as a CNA, the go for LPN, then your RN(BSN if that is where you finally want to be) Doing it this way, you are always able...

  2. Anybody work agency full time?

    wearingmanyhats replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have worked agency exclusively for the past 19 yrs. I have worked for several at a time ( good idea) but now I work only for 1 (but am thinking about finding one more.... shifts are hit or miss...

  3. Have you ever personally used alternative medicine for a medical condition and if so,

    wearingmanyhats replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am limited as to what meds I can take (severe allergies) and NSaids(bleeding issues) but have tried with pretty good results, Tea Tree (skin infections) Reikei for managing my pain from a MVA 7 yrs...

  4. The next shift nurse

    wearingmanyhats replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    I do mostly LTC agency staffing, and just about every facilty the policy is that you do what you can and if that means the next shift has to do the admit, that's what happedns. You should do what you...

  5. Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    wearingmanyhats replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    I am an Agency LPN working mostly in LTC--- "my" CNA'a are MY right arm! I rely on them to tell me if mrs. smith in on a regular diet, can walk with one assist and "yes, she does know what she is...

  6. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    wearingmanyhats replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    What perfect timing for me to see this post... I am an agency LPN, and do most of my shifts in one particular LTC facility. Yesterday, while I was there working doing the flu shots for their staff, I...

  7. what's the common pay rate per week?

    wearingmanyhats replied to menetopali's topic in Camp

    I was fortunate enough to be hired by our local school district to be the nurse (LPN) for the 3 weeks that the 6th graders attend. Mon-Fri, free meals (beautiful Health room, separate room for...

  8. Bunch of Questions for LTC LPN's.. Help I'm new!

    wearingmanyhats replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an agency LPN, and most LTC facilities are the same (or similar) -- pass meds according to time... the places I go most often now, use a computerized med pass. They also have a list of who needs...

  9. What are some cool nursing shoes?

    wearingmanyhats replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I LOVE my Berkies..... They are a godsend to my plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. I used to wear shoes by the Body Co from Kmart.... threw them in the washer/dryer all the time... they were leather,...

  10. Per Diem Nursing Agency

    wearingmanyhats replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an agency LPN for 18 yrs..... I started because I needed work, and kids were little, so being able to pick and choose shifts/days really worked. I love it and would never consider doing...

  11. Get to Work On Time.

    wearingmanyhats replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you don't work where I do???? Just today (ok... it was snowing.....) the 3-11 gal called to say she was on her way but would be "a few minutes late" .... her idea of a few??? "Maybe 15,...

  12. Banning Crocs?

    wearingmanyhats replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have mixed feelings about the crocs, but the same arguments could hold for alot of the tennis shoes I see worn. I am an agency LPN, and love my Berkies, and the thought that I could be told not to...

  13. Plantar Facitis-Heel Pain, help!

    wearingmanyhats replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    i started wearing birkenstocks.... i love them!!! no more foot pain. i even bought a pair to wear when i am not