1OldDinosaurRN

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  1. I need a job in KY

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to LeilaLilly's topic in General Nursing

    Lexington Professional Associates are looking for an LPN. Try career builders.com as it lets you specify general locale you are seeking employment in as LPN. Good Luck. Also, try the agency nurses...

  2. Disturbance During Lunch/Break

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I skip breaks and lunch alot, also. But that is by choice, sometimes. Other times it is too busy and there is no one to relieve me, and I am paid for "no lunch". If I was ever disciplined for not...

  3. PLEASE HELP ME! I thought there was a nursing shortage?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing

    well, there is a shortage....but it depends on where you are!! have you gone to the hospitals websites to see what they have available? have you decided if relocation is a possibility? have you...

  4. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    hi ledwards63! hope your 120 hours is going well. are you planning to stay at emrmc? i also went to eku for my undergrad degree. let me know if i can help you out in any way, hang in...

  5. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    By the way, as far as expense goes, when I took into consideration:tuition/fees/books/wear&tear on car/having to juggle work schedule&class schedule/having to actually attend a class (rather...

  6. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    I earned my MSN in 2000 from UOP. I highly recommend going this route for education or management. They've changed alot since I was in the program, for the better I think. One other nurse from my...

  7. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    hi, i am an oldie but goodie, been rn for 26 years, in central ky, small rural hospital, have msn, work middle management in er/medsurg. love nursing.

  8. will my dx prevent me from entering NS?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to SUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Well controlled seizures and asthma should not be a reason for denial to nursing school. If they do deny you admission for that, I would seek legal advice, but I don't think they will. It is...

  9. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i just really think it all boils down to: "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." the first thing i told my students was that there are no stupid questions. i really believe that the...

  10. Trouble c accents at work?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    i've been asked many times where i am from, and when i tell them they all say "i thought you were swedish or something with that accent". (i am from both ohio and ky) no, i am just hearing impaired i...

  11. Thinking of moving from Ohio to Pulaski Co...

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    hi, ditto on the advice about emrmc in danville. you can also check out their affiliate hospital 10 minutes from them in stanford, ky. it is a small rural hospital. med/surg, ob, or, er are the areas...

  12. MD orders, is this normal .......

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    i have also seen this, and agree it is a mistake waiting to happen. why not just not write the order until they have checked with the other doc? in my experience, these orders were written most...

  13. Nursing Supervisor

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to Lawdo2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    hi, i think it's a wonderful idea---and ladies auxillary or volunteers should be the ones available to do it. we are usually just too bogged down with meds, txs, charting, calling doctors, etc. etc....

  14. Snappy things to say to coworkers

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to unknown99's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: thanks! i needed

  15. MSN earning power -- Clinical or Administrative??

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to Mr_D's topic in General Nursing

    In this area, clinical gets the nod. I work the floor now, but I got a grand total of about a dollar an hour raise for my administrative/education MSN. Did mine online, clinicals at a local clinic....

  16. unlicensed assistive personel- ideas to improve performance, attendance, and outlook

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to bshrn's topic in General Nursing

    rnkitty04 wasn't really needed on that shift. yeah, right:uhoh3: excuse me? what were the 10 other people doing? i hope you at least got some help doing this, or at least if they were swamped,...

  17. unlicensed assistive personel- ideas to improve performance, attendance, and outlook

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to bshrn's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire now that's a good solution, just get rid of all of them.:angryfire as a mother of a male cna, and a master's prepared rn with 23 years experience in everything from babies to...

  18. Cna

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to Love4Me's topic in General Nursing

    what about nursery? i know there'd be some lifting, but hopefully (for the new mom:chuckle ) nothing over 9 to 10 lbs. talk with your employer. do you have adequate help with turns, lifts, etc? do...

  19. How many of you are perfect?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    shamrock--i tried that out too and killed my person over, and over, and over. guess i'll just have to wait until next week to finish up the bypass after i practice a few more times.

  20. How many of you are perfect?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    yes, i am perfect. my 18 month old granddaughter says so!! so there!! it must be true!! haaahaaa (rotfl) :rotfl: boy, don't i wish. never for one moment think you are getting anywhere near...

  21. Anyone gone from ADN to BSN online?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to luckymichelle's topic in General Nursing

    i too went to uop -- msn in 2001. the tuition is steeper, but once you figure in mileage, wear and tear on vehicle, time spent away from family, not having to be at "scheduled" class--i think it was...

  22. I passed ncleX

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to gij1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations on a job well done. like they said......now, the fun begins!!!!:balloons:

  23. What does your post name reflect about you?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :) well, of course, mine is my first name and bsn was the degree i had when i joined. now i have my msn and want to change it. how do i do that? i emailed a request but haven't heard yet. hope i...

  24. provocative undergarments

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to kathys's topic in General Nursing

    :imbar What in the world is perineal

  25. 8 hour or 12 hour shifts?

    1OldDinosaurRN replied to VanessaJ's topic in General Nursing

    i've just recently come back to floor nursing after a long stint as adon/don (at same hospital). i like 12 hour shifts, and prefer them in a row. most of the other rn's like their shifts in a row...