Todd SPN

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  1. Omsbudsman experiences?

    Todd SPN replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was one before becoming a nurse. In my state you cannot be a nurse and an ombudsman at the same time. If I were to quit my job as a nurse I would have to wait 3 years before becoming eligible again....

  2. delegation exam question

    Todd SPN replied to lgcrawford's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You should be able to get what you need by looking at the Idaho administrative code. I'm sure you can access this via the

  3. pin ?

    Todd SPN replied to ken-pin's topic in Men in Nursing

    Been out of school two-years now. Had forgotten about that ceremony until you posed the question. Didn't buy a pin, didn't go to ceremony. Didn't matter then, doesn't matter now. I still have student...

  4. LTC nurse depression cure

    Todd SPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's great cat. I really need to PM you for some advice. This LTC is sucking the life out of me. What a thankless

  5. Changes affecting Nursing faculty WA state

    Todd SPN replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Washington Nursing

    A friend of mine is teaching this course for ESL students at Skagit CC. She is an LPN. Pay is $40 an hour. I say go for

  6. Why Do We Tolerate This?

    Todd SPN replied to kmchugh's topic in Men in Nursing

    I haven't read the post this is referring too, so this may not pertain, but it does remind me of something. I work with a female nurse who wears dress's and skirts. She doesn't shave her legs very...

  7. Tricky homework questions - HELP!

    Todd SPN replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    !) is one--The wording "all" and "lots" is the clue 2) is three--you are letting the dr know you understand you are to report back with the lab results. ER dr will deal with the pain

  8. Men's sexualality in Nursing

    Todd SPN replied to greensleeves's topic in Men in Nursing

    I really don't know how to answer this so you would understand. When it comes to the job I never think in that manner. I don't have to work at or tell myself I'm on the job, it just comes naturally. I...

  9. 'online, or distance' RN-programs accepted by WA-state?

    Todd SPN replied to happy&healthy's topic in Washington Nursing

    I know of two LPNs going through

  10. 70/30 insulin - a thing of the past?

    Todd SPN replied to AlixCoastRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it always to be given at night if it has a 24 hour effect? I notice the drs always make it a hs med. I'd much rather give it before supper when I cover and save myself the bother of having to...

  11. State inspectors showed up on Sunday!

    Todd SPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck. We are expecting them this week. Had a company in last night shampooing our carpeting. And they have been having numerous CPR classes this month. After 14 months they figured out I wasn't...

  12. Feeling frustrated and inadequate

    Todd SPN replied to ~Kitty~'s topic in General Nursing

    Lets see. Two nurses, three aides, 65 residents and one new admit. Oh yeah, no break for ten hours. Maybe LTC will be more your pace. :angryfire Come on over to where the grass is

  13. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    Todd SPN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I ran into a guy I've known for 30+ years when we were both in the food business. He worked for a brokerage making less money than me working in the stores. Needless to say I am making more money now...

  14. Changes affecting Nursing faculty WA state

    Todd SPN replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Washington Nursing

    Well, if this is truly the case, the college nursing programs are going to be in big

  15. LVN/RN dilemma

    Todd SPN replied to dzook's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know how it works in your state, but where I live you can be enrolled in an RN program and take the LPN nclex after the first year of nursing classes. You can then work as an LPN while...

  16. The Beautiful, Beautiful Pacific Northwest

    Todd SPN replied to Foxfour's topic in Washington Nursing

    For various reasons, I have strong feelings about your dilema. Don't let fear stop you from what you want to do. It does matter in the end. I think your first two sentences say it

  17. "Cookie Cutter" uniforms

    Todd SPN replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, if it's a dr office dealing with all different ages of society I think you should be allowed to wear what you want. I remember as a kid everyone was in white and it was an eeiry feeling....

  18. Med confusion for newbie nurse, need facts.

    Todd SPN replied to JellyBean1's topic in General Nursing

    I would check the orders again. It is more likely to be 1.0mg SL. Never heard of a 10mg dose or SC

  19. I lack charting skills

    Todd SPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So says my DON. Anyone know of a simply written book or site so I can

  20. Husband wants to be a nurse????

    Todd SPN replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest that maybe you don't understand what business administration entails. Many of the skills he learned by going to school or working in that field will serve him well in nursing....

  21. I Am Going Nuts!!!

    Todd SPN replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    It's obvious you friend was not in the right state of mind to take the test. What you learned in school is totally relevant and without it what could you possibly base your answers on? If she ran out...

  22. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Todd SPN replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    The thing about stupid people is they don't realize they are stupid. I've long ago given up caring about what people think, although like you, I am amazed at times of what comes out of their

  23. Detached Retina

    Todd SPN replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you are feeling having experienced several floaters in my eye 2 mos ago. I also experienced flashes of bright light in my eye while driving at night. I also have high pressure. Had...

  24. How do you feel about your CNA's?

    Todd SPN replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    In 10 mos we have gone from having some of the best most talented CNAs to having the worse. Management didn't listen to their concerns and treated them with indifference, so the good ones left. Only...

  25. fatigue and SSRIs

    Todd SPN replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    SSRIs have that effect on me. Was on one for a month while attending school. Slept in late one morning and was late for clinicals. Got written up. Actually fell asleep while driving and ran up on a...