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    Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

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

    :yeahthat:
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    Im Moving

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to danigirl58's topic in Texas Nursing

    it's me. Now go clean your room and don't sit too close to the tv or you'll go
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    Question about FFP

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Nurse1966's topic in Medical-Surgical

    don't you just hate
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    How are you treated by RNs

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

    I am treated as a part of the team (period). I work in acute care-
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    Working in a clinic???

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

    Congrats on passing boards. My experience in a clinic wasn't that great- but I worked for 4 brothers (docs) who were old and stuck in their ways :) I did, however, love working with the nurse...
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    Im Moving

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to danigirl58's topic in Texas Nursing

    Native Texan here. Welcome to our great state! After a few summers here you will get used to running from one air conditioned building to another. Soon you'll learn that a prime parking place is...
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    What are you taking this Fall?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in LPN to RN

    college algebra and pharmacology aug 26th not in the transitional program yet, so not sure of graduation date hope everyone has a great Fall
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    Pay increase after bridging?

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    For those who have bridged (specifically if you stayed at the same facility), I'm just curious about the difference from LVN to RN. I am also wondering did they somehow count your LVN years towards...
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    Pay increase after bridging?

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

    Thanks for all who responded. I would just like to clarify that I am not only concerned with making more money as an RN. I crave more knowledge and want more opportunities in the job
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    How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

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

    If you eat raw potatos you will get worms You will go blind if you sit too close to the t.v. Raw egg under a bed will draw the fever out and cook the egg. You cannot go swimming for a solid hour after...
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    No time to bathe pt's, feel bad, help

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

    bless you for caring so much about your
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    Hello, I'm your nurse today: get off the darned phone!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    it depends on the situation. of course, if it a sweet little ol' person talking I will quietly ask if they need anything and then graciously back out of the room. Other times, I will just stand...
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    Help I Didn't Pass! :(

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

    Is NET like HESI? I agree with the other poster- get some tutoring. It should be available at your college. I'll be tackling (gulp) College Algebra in the Fall and will probably become very familair...
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    embracing my fears

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

    thanks for the
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    embracing my fears

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I have decided to try for a mobility 2 day/wk LVN-RN program. It is specifically designed for working paramedics and LVN's. I have been resistant to this idea because they require college algebra...
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    Pay increase after bridging?

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

    that sux!
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    Silly Question :-P

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

    hmmm, it does get easier with time. For a really smelly situation, I instinctively turn off my sniffers and breath very shallow through my mouth. Some may say this is worse but it has gotten me...
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    Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

    We are very superstitious and cringe when someone dare says the "Q" word that rhymes with Riot. The rare days that are slow leave me feeling restless but I try and enjoy it (like Tweety says) because...
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    Random Question about chewing gum

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    oh yea! My mom: "You're like a cow chewing its cud". Not sure what that is but apparently it's not socially acceptable. I'm terrible w/ gum. I forget myself and lose my manners and start popping!...
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    allergy injections?

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

    Not a good idea at first as stated above. Wonder if you could do it once you reached your maintenence dose? However, it is possible to have a reaction at
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    Summer 2006- What are you taking?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    sherrybaby, just noticed you're from Cleveland. I'm in Katy. I used to work for TDH Immunizations and we frequently delivered vaccine and had shot clinics in Cleveland. Which college are you...
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    Summer 2006- What are you taking?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    thought I was taking a break but have signed up for a 5 week Comp II class
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    Need Information on LVN to RN

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to chyna16's topic in LPN to RN

    depends on how many classes you can take per semester. I have been only able to take 2 classes/sem cause I work full-time and have a mortgage to pay. I have been going to school since 2003! But I...
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    difficulty being a student again

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

    I'm wondering if I will have trouble. LVN school was 16 years ago for me. We shall
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    No time to bathe pt's, feel bad, help

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

    Reminds me of this past weekend. Two of the three days, we worked short. I could barely keep up with passing meds, fingersticks, IV starts, confused and incontinent patients PLUS all the docs and...