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    Medication Aides in Ohio

    feisty_lpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/medicationAides.htm I'm very upset about this and I'm wondering about LPNs in states that have medication aides. How is the job market? Did your pay drop? Are there...
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    I don't want to regret staying in Nursing....LPN-RN

    feisty_lpn replied to NurseOTPT's topic in Nursing Career

    If I knew then what I know now, I would NOT have became a nurse for all the reasons you stated and more. Follow your heart. Not what your family says. Its your life and your career, whatever you...
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    Seeing Psychiatrist hurt job chances in this market

    feisty_lpn replied to Summers_Off's topic in General Nursing

    It is no one's business but you, your husband, and your psychiatrist. No one will know unless you tell them. And yes, it's illegal for them to ask you that question or any other health question....
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    Only at a job for a few weeks?

    feisty_lpn replied to luvmydogs84's topic in General Nursing

    You should stick it out until something else comes along. The job market is rough for all nurses, not just new grads. You need the experience. As for your resume, you should put it on there....
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    change is here.

    feisty_lpn replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

    I also am in rural Ohio. Keep your job! Jobs here for LPNs are few and far between... even with
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    Was I wrong?

    feisty_lpn posted a topic in Home Health

    I recently had an in-home orientation with a new assignment that raised red flags for me. 1] Family required/wanted more care than what I was being sent there for. A 3rd child that needed...
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    Can't work 3rd shift due to Seroquel @ night

    feisty_lpn replied to PennyB71's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I, respectfully, disagree. The OP found a regimen that works for her and allows her to function. To flip-flop her medication schedule could be detrimental to her and to the patients in her care...
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    Things that should be banned in acute care.

    feisty_lpn replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope you've just had a bad night on the floor and needed to vent some pet peeves. If you're serious,
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    Your job, LOVE it or HATE it? What field of nursing are you in?

    feisty_lpn replied to tammy777's topic in General Nursing

    1. Do you love, like or hate your job? ---I like my job 2. What field of nursing are you in? ---Home health 3. Are you FT, PT, PD? ---FT 4. Do you look forward to going to work or dread it? ---Most...
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    Really undecided...I need help...Please!

    feisty_lpn replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You answered your own question. :) Every nurse, no matter which road they take in this profession, will lose skills that are not needed/used. You're happy in your current job. You have time for...
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    Blacklisted?

    feisty_lpn posted a topic in Home Health

    I read in another thread about nurses being blacklisted. I'm a little confused because I thought blacklisting was outlawed decades ago. How do you know if you're being blacklisted? Past employers...
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    I want to take my patients with me to my new HH job.

    feisty_lpn replied to dyvegurl's topic in Home Health

    I work for two agencies currently. I made it a personal rule to not reveal this to my patients/families. I signed a "No Compete" contract with each agency and this is the best way I found to keep it...
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    Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    feisty_lpn replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    home health 3rd shift $23/hr
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    Mild Hearing Loss

    feisty_lpn replied to VSBlonde's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I too have hearing loss. I've been battling a cholesteoma in my right ear for years. I've had two surgeries to have it removed and am now completely deaf in that ear. The last surgery was in July...
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    Nursing Shortage?

    feisty_lpn replied to mboulis's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Five years ago, there were pages of facilities and hospitals advertising for LPNs and RNs on the classified boards. Now, not so much. Maybe one page. I agree with the above posters... its not that...
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    Medical Assistant looking to become LPN

    feisty_lpn replied to boompsie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Don't bother with your LPN. Ohio is so saturated with them that there is not a shortage. Go straight for your RN. You'll have better job
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    Nurses setting up other nurses!

    feisty_lpn replied to gerotina's topic in Ohio Nursing

    A disheartening aspect of nursing that I learned through experience is that we (as a profession) are caring and compassionate to our patients and their families... but not with each other. Its
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    Medication Aides

    feisty_lpn posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    The OBON has implemented a pilot program for certified medication aides to run through mid-2007 in 80 LTC facilities. As an LPN, I now feel that my title and job security is threatened. If this...
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    LPN Independent Provider

    feisty_lpn posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm seriously considering becoming an Independent Provider for Medicaid. However, I need an RN Supervisor and I have no clue how to find one of those. I understand I have to pay him/her out of...
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    What do you think of agency LPNs?

    feisty_lpn replied to TopazLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an agency LPN through Maxim. The hardest part is the lack of stable work in my area. I haven't had a paycheck for 4 weeks. I accept 36-48hrs/week and every single shift in May was cancelled......
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    Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

    feisty_lpn replied to maxcrx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That patient load is UNREAL!! I can do a med pass quickly, but there is no way that even I can do 50 patients in 2 hours. If I were you, I would start looking for another position ASAP. You now...
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    Is it too late for me?

    feisty_lpn replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated, I was 29 with 2 young daughters. Definately not too
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    What is BLS Certification?

    feisty_lpn replied to Shantae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Ohio, they are called "BCLS" and "ACLS" and they're only offered through the American Heart Association. CPR is a different cert here. I'm going for the ACLS in October, which is the next class...
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    Graduate of BS Nursing, PLS HELP

    feisty_lpn replied to hazelle's topic in Nursing Career

    Every state is different. You need to call your state's Board of
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    Thinking about a career change

    feisty_lpn replied to forgop's topic in Nursing Career

    Regardless of the nurse's title, every nurse is a supervisor. Whether its supervision of aides, LPNs, ADNs or all of the above at once. There's no avoiding it unless you go into something like...