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linzz

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  1. Mentally Tired

    linzz replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't have many hours at the end of March and the start of April and I am so glad and I need the $$. How twisted is

  2. Mentally Tired

    linzz replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Me too, I am also a new grad and I am just beat. I am also in a terrible job that I can't even do, so who knows if they will keep me. I think I too need to relax. I also have in law problems and have...

  3. New grad LPN got fired from first job in 2 months..What should I do now? :(

    linzz replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey Bala Shark, I just read your post again and here I am sort of in your situation. I am working at this retirement home and I am in charge of 75, yes that's right, 75 residents, about half of them...

  4. Frustrated & Worn Out

    linzz replied to CRV's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know exactly how you feel. I work in retirement home but it is really just an understaffed LTC. It is a living hell. It is my first job and I am always behind. I have to care for 75 residents and I...

  5. geriatric diabetic question?

    linzz posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have a resident who is insulin dependent and blood glucose goes low, after giving some form of glucose, juice etc and getting it up to a normal level, would you give them their insulin after...

  6. "Free" Healthcare in Canada?!?!

    linzz replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in International Nursing

    Free, yea right! Here in Ontario we pay a LOT of income tax. We also pay a health care premium, $900. for us a family of 4. I am alright with the fact that there is not really any free health care...

  7. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    linzz replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't blame you Bozzie, I think sometimes the powers that be forget how difficult it is for nurses to upgrade. For those that do, you have my respect and admiration but not everyone has the...

  8. DO LVNs GET RESPECT?

    linzz replied to lookingforward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes I think they do. I have only met one rude RN and the rest have been very supportive and certainly respectful. So I think there are rude people in any profession. I feel that as an LVN, I just want...

  9. Do we expect little of people these days?

    linzz replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with CapeCodmermaid (sp) that as LTC nurses, we are not valued, it is almost like the public just doesn't want to believe just how bad it really is. We as nurses need help in lobbying for...

  10. periodicals aimed at ltc nurses?

    linzz replied to jetscreamer101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Once again, another great post. Capecodmermaid, you have a humourous, yet honest and accurate way of saying things. I love it. Hope you keep

  11. Abusive Nursing Instructors-LPN

    linzz replied to nurselala33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Couldn't have said it better myself. This is very common. Nursing school is tough and it is not just the work, dealing with people is a challenge. Tell her to keep going, don't quit over one

  12. did anyone fail their first rpn exam?

    linzz replied to rpn_exam's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe you passed. I say this because a bunch of wrote together and we all thought that we failed and we all passed the first time. I think the exam and the atmosphere in the exam is very overwhelming....

  13. Homewood

    linzz replied to loriangel14's topic in International Nursing

    I was supposed to go there during my last six weeks but I ended up doing all my 12 weeks in med-surg. I have heard good things about it and I wished that I had gone there as I didn't like med-surg but...

  14. LPN End?

    linzz replied to ybnvus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with Fiona59. It seems that here in Ontario, Canada, many but not all hospitals are no longer hiring LPN's, yet the are all very short on

  15. new grad bout to start

    linzz replied to mslpn210's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad too and I feel the same way. I just keep telling myself to breathe and relax, and it will get better

  16. Is LTC really this bad?

    linzz replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately I feel the same way as Hecete and I have not even been nursing a year yet. This bothers me greatly' because a good attitude is so important but how does one stay positive in these...

  17. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    linzz replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with Gromit, cutting out positions is scary, how will we ever know who is truly safe. What will happen when one day you need an MSN to bedside nurse, then what. I am not against higher...

  18. Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    linzz replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another VERY stupid thing, my mother would never wear a seatbelt because she thought they weren't safe, that they would keep her trapped in a car. Scary! So I told her when she rode with me...

  19. Insulted by my boss!! Need advice

    linzz replied to joyrck9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What a lot of bull*#** to put up with. I know how it feels though. I firmly maintain that it is very unprofessional for one to bully another and that in the end, patient care suffers because it makes...

  20. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    linzz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I too had two preceptors, and my second preceptor really went out of her way to teach me, so I bought her a gift and during my time with her I drove her to work when she needed a ride. I think...

  21. Is LTC really this bad?

    linzz replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Capecodmermaid, I laughed so much when I read your post, give them the pillow as a motto. Oh

  22. Should all nurses have their BSN or higher?

    linzz replied to SandraDeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, I so agree with your thoughts. I am in Canada and a BSN is now the minimum requirement for RN licensure. I am bridging over from being and RPN, (LPN) but i think that this requirement is...

  23. Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    linzz replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Great post, pagadeva, you have given me lots to think about. I just love your attitude, too many of us worry what others think and it really is just a waste of

  24. A stupid question...

    linzz replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am just going to tell you my thoughts on your issue. You may not agree. I think you should do your RN. I too am in Canada, ON, to be exact and unless you are in Toronto, few hospitals hire LPN's and...

  25. New grad LPN got fired from first job in 2 months..What should I do now? :(

    linzz replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so sorry this happened to you but I doubt you are the only one. Seems to be so many truly horrible toxic work places. Wishing you good luck in your