t.l.

t.l. ASN, RN

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  1. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    t.l. replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No Mam, I am sorry the MD won't write you a back to work statement because you decided to stay in Atllanta 3 EXTRA MONTHS ! You were seen here today, that's all we cover ! Did say this

  2. New LTC job... so nervous!!!!

    t.l. replied to raebabelvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    DON'T STRESS ! If the staff & the patients see you stress, it makes everything worse ! Smile, rely on your preceptor, and the older staff members ( not age, experience) establish a positive...

  3. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    don't feel sorry for me, honey, I'm doing what I want to do

  4. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Eliminate this continous race issue ! You started this, time to end it

  5. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    t.l. replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here's a question for everyone ? What if your patient crashes during your night shift, and you have the spouse to deal with while your patient is sinking fast ? The Dentist my grandkids see takes them...

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    t.l. replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient who thought his erection would shock me , and when I told him I certainly did understand his request for help ( with a snicker) he jerked the sheet back up, and said he needed...

  7. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    our president is also 1/2 white, so that doesn't make a difference at all, now does it

  8. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, very few RN's are willing to work in LTC's , passing, meds, doing treatments, all the documentation required by the state, and the chronically understaffed state of most LTC's . I was...

  9. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tell it like it is , LHH1996 ! You get my vote

  10. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    to: dotherightthing, As a nurse, you should be the one leading the troops to equality for all, and it sounds to me as if you are looking for an excuse to turn this issue into a black versus white...

  11. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why can't we all see each other as friends and neighbors, and not see the black nurse or Indian doctor, the Nigerian x-ray tech, the Jamacian receptionist, or the white cleaning lady ? This is...

  12. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    to : dotherightthing wow ! In my workplace almost all the RN's are African- American, there are very few white nurses. I am glad to work for a company that sees All THE TEAM as making valuable...

  13. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    t.l. replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for 30 years. Did I ever think about going back to school for the RN ? yes, but life got in the way. Have I taken classes to improve my skills? yes, I have an IV certificate, and an...

  14. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    t.l. replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a certificate in Phlebotomy, a certificate in Rehab, and a certificate in IV start & maintaining. Do I want to be an RN ? not really, I like being an LPN, I love the patient contact and I...

  15. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    t.l. replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'D GIVE IT A SHOT JUST TO TEST MYSELF, AND MY OWN STUBBORN

  16. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

    t.l. replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked with, and had a CNA as a Staffing Director, NEVER NEVER NEVER in "charge " of the licensed personell,but handled staffing issues, caLL off's vacation coverages, etc. ONLY a licensed...

  17. What *really* separates a LPN from a RN?

    t.l. replied to JourneyRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am proud to be an LPN because LPN stands for Licensed PRACTICAL Nurse, Which means I can do almost anything an RN can do, some an RN can't/ doesn't know how ( insert a foley ) Yes, I know that...

  18. LPN Wages

    t.l. replied to Tua15395's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Of course the cost of living in New York is MUCH higher than the cost of living in a rural area, like most of mississippi. My daughter, who is an RN , and works in Ms. is the director of the Heart...

  19. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    t.l. replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes, file a complaint. yes, go to your manager. also remember that God looks at the color of our hearts, not the color of our skin. If we could all learn this simple concept, life would be so much...

  20. Any Travel Nursing jobs for LPN's

    t.l. replied to bell0111's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had been offered and had accepted a travel nurse LPN position in North Carolina at a prison, a 13 week assignment with housing included paid $ 32/ hr, and OT for anything over 8. It was a full time...

  21. Medication Error and Overtime

    t.l. replied to lookingbeyond's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    as the Licensed person, you are responsible to see that your CNA's do the tasks assigned to them. Perhaps you should speak to them, or if that doesn't help, speak to the DON. I worked as a CNA before...

  22. LPN Wages

    t.l. replied to Tua15395's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job as an LPN paid $ 5.50/hr, back in the day when mimimun wage was $1.60/hr. I presently work in a Walk in Clinic @ $20/hr, and I KNOW I could make more if I went to a LTC. It's not worth...