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allantiques4me

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  1. When is a situation considered an Emergency?

    allantiques4me replied to I want to be a nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Im sorry about your horrible,scary situation.I think I wouldve called 911.They at least would have assessed him,and got medical assistance quicker.What ashame.also on behalf of the ER,they might see...

  2. Difficulty with a CNA

    allantiques4me replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a wonderful person.If I worked with CNAs like you,Id still be in LTC,But my experience was different with NAs>I was the one running without lunch or breaks,cleaning up my pts cause...

  3. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    allantiques4me replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    I definetely would keep my part time spot and open an antique shop,or bed and breakfast in my victorian home.Or better yet buy another very old victorian mansion.And load it with

  4. In LPN school full-time when u have children??????

    allantiques4me replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey! I went to nursing school when I had four young kids.Its doable.I also had a very supportive husband.That makes a big

  5. Scrubs-Snug or Baggy?

    allantiques4me replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whatever you feel comfortable wearing.Without looking

  6. New Grad

    allantiques4me replied to Lynn07's topic in General Nursing

    start by trying to get the positions you think youll like.Cant you travel to another community to possibly find what you might like to do?Good

  7. What is your weakness?

    allantiques4me replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know what really creeps me out??Kidney dialysis!!Just the thought of someones blood coming out of thier bodies into a machine just freaks me out!!I mean what if a tube breaks/or the tubing isnt...

  8. Post Mortem Movement

    allantiques4me replied to Shadelyn's topic in General Nursing

    How creepy!! It almost sounds like you need to go to the NUrSE GHOST STORIES THREAD to post this

  9. Changing Careers - Balancing Family

    allantiques4me replied to Boy_Saves_Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey!! welcome Newbie!!In my opinion its not critical to be a CNA before becoming an LPN,but it really helps as far as a lot of the experiences you receive.I personally was a N/A a treatment aide got a...

  10. Is it appropriate to check on pts?

    allantiques4me replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    That sounds very kind.But Im not sure about the HIPPa thing

  11. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    allantiques4me replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed you worked for a DR. for along time why dont you go back to a DR. office.Also homecare, cause the stress is a little less than LTC, what you definitely need now.Good luck.Keep us posted...

  12. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    allantiques4me replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Kristibrn,Im so sorry for your situation.Ill say a prayer for you.But always keep in mind these days pass and theres always something better beyond.Thank God you were able to be blessed with the...

  13. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    allantiques4me replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    This is so great!!ive been contemplating going back for my RN,but have held back d/t my age 44.been an LPN for 12 years .N/A for 6 years with raising a family in between.Its so awsome to see persons...

  14. Should all nurses have their BSN or higher?

    allantiques4me replied to SandraDeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    You think there is a nursing shortage now...Back in the day they said they were phasing LPNs out.That was like 30 years ago. I wouldnt believe everything ya hear.Thats not even

  15. I'm so confused.....CNA or PCT??!!

    allantiques4me replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    DPko CNAs really start IVs??Im a nurse and had to take an extra course to be IV certified.Now Ive got a few questions and am confused.Please

  16. Is LTC really this bad?

    allantiques4me replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you happen to see Readers digest(December issue??2006page 96 Deadly Neglect.No wonder good nurses leave.I personally used to work LTC until I felt totally overwhelmed,couldnt give my patients the...

  17. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    allantiques4me replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    DeeDeee143I was a NA back in the day,I was a 16 Y/o kid.I was very shy.My first days as a N/A were terrifying.I eventually became very confident and good at what I did.I was promoted to a treatment...

  18. "Easy" LPN jobs

    allantiques4me replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Group homes for DD or residential centers for kids with behavioral issues.I happen to work in a residential center for abused /neglected kids.I absolutely love it!!!Its a very nice even pace most of...

  19. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    allantiques4me replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG!!! that is the creepiest thing Ive heard of!How horribly

  20. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    allantiques4me replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG!!Ive seen alot in my lifetime as a nurse,but thats

  21. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

    allantiques4me replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Experience is really important.I agree.I think we need to quit judging people as a whole.I personally am trying to quit judging people ,as it is wrong.Ya know,why is an RN better than an LPn??Its not...

  22. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    allantiques4me replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    Im not sure I could handle that.I cry every time I watch the ST. Judes iNfomertial.However,I used to work with chronically,and terminally ill when I was a kid,it made me very sad even then.Now that Im...

  23. Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    allantiques4me replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally dont regret getting my LPN.I was always in the medical field since I was 16 y/o.Got married and had kids young.Im able to make a good amount of money,not rich,but thats another thread,I...

  24. What I miss/don't miss about my previous nursing position

    allantiques4me replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly miss the patients and learning experience from my old job I also miss being a size 2 from running like crazy and not having time to take lunch at my old job.But I dont miss running like...

  25. Hearrrr I Come!!!!!!!!!

    allantiques4me replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good Luck and God Bless!!Im sure youll do