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    "waiting list" questions

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to EmN82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was on a waiting list for LVN school many moons ago and got in. Bad news was that I only had about a week and a half to move (it was out of town). Pretty sure someone always drops, I bet you will...
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    CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My supervisor recently called me "The Speaker of the House". I am tired of being the one who takes the complaints to the managers. I told one of my co-workers yesterday (who was complaining AGAIN...
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    So, are you working?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN to RN

    weekender here. Fri-Sun (12 hr shifts) finishing pre-req's. Will apply to 2 programs in Jan that start in the summer. I hope to keep working as much as possible cause if I drop one of my days, I...
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    Rules for Med-Surge

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Please be specific. "I need to see my nurse" sometimes means "I want another carton of milk or I dropped my straw" There are usually techs nearby who can help while I am on the phone with a MD or...
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    have any of you have student nurses follow you?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually had 2 students follow me on Friday (SVN) and then 2 again on Tuesday (SN). It was great, but I like students. As a LVN of 17 years, I feel I have a lot to offer any student. I also think...
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    Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

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    Getting Immunized

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Vanillanut's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    not trying to hijack the thread, but felt compelled to comment. You are advocating NO immunizations?
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    what did you do in your former life?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    a
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    Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    Worked nights for about 6 mos to get my foot in the door. Night shift really messes up my body clock tho. I found myself on a vicious caffeine/benadryl cycle. I like the idea of charts being where...
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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Pt #1-75 yo gent. WBC 0.3 Plat 19. T 101- Reaction to platelet trans? Mult drips, stomatitis, ostomy w/ diarrhea, bone mets w/ pain issues #2- dementia, non English, agitated/combative in...
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    LPN to RN through testing?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. I just wrote in my journal about this very subject. If I take a Nutrition mini-mester in Dec, I will be able to apply to 2 transitional programs in Jan (they start in May). I will...
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    Supposed to start classes next term

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to randaz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    "Wit" was an awesome pro- nurse
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    I cannot find a job as a LPN in California..Very sad :(

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    how's the new
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    Did you Vote today?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Country PICU's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    on my way to the polls. mine will be a mix- depending on the
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    Taking 1 Class At A Time

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to RNwntaB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where there is a will, there is a way. I have been taking 2 classes a semester since 2003- some online, some in person. I have a 3.8 GPA. I took summer's off to spend time with my family and feel...
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    Best News Story on Lice Ever

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to LucyGoosey's topic in School

    this brought back vivid memories. Years ago, I used to be with Immunizations and Communicable Disease in Texas. Lice fell under our Dept. The phone calls, faxes, and emails were endless regarding...
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    I need an attitude adjustment- HELP!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the problem going beyond my managers and leading to upper managment. My current director has been at the hospital for about 3 yrs and recently took over our unit in addition to his...
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    I need an attitude adjustment- HELP!

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Need some advice. I guess a little background info is needed. I am an LVN in a weekend program on a busy Med-Surg floor. I have been on my floor for 6 yrs. Everyone jokes that I "came with the...
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    I need an attitude adjustment- HELP!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :yeahthat:
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    I need an attitude adjustment- HELP!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thanks for the nice comments. My usual is 5 yrs at a job. I am paying for my own education, but the hospital does offer $600/semester tuition reimbursment (no strings) Doesn't pay for all, but it...
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    Anyone going to Wharton County Junior College?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to jlhalloween's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone in their transitional program? I plan to apply in Jan. I was wondering about days of the week and times for class/clinicals. Where are the clinicals held?
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    Stupid medication question

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    When I first encountered these little contraptions (Spiriva/Advair), I wondered how to use them too. I didn't want to waste any medicine. It was a home med so I actually let the patient teach
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    RN's who cover an LPN

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to yumaRN1990's topic in General Nursing

    couldn't have said it better. you hit the nail on the head. that's why I am going back to school,
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    Pay raise for School Nurses

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to mamajama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't mean to hijack the thread, but our hospital gave the "nurses" a retention bonus. Come to find out that my clinical manager and some of the other RNs had to fight to get the LVNs something as we...
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    Is nursing school really that hard?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to aggieamy5's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm applying to their LVN-RN transitional program in the Spring...if I get in, I'll let you