Todd SPN

Todd SPN

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  1. Can you hate sciences, yet still be in the med. field?

    Todd SPN replied to Chevelle's topic in General Nursing

    Class of 2007 & transplant nursing/research hopeful Well, if you're serious about the above, you better learn to like

  2. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    Todd SPN replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard that arguement about if you don't have insurance they won't spend time going after you. I don't buy it. If you own property or have money in the bank it can be taken should they go after...

  3. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    Todd SPN replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that arguement about if you don't have insurance they won't spend time going after you. I don't buy it. If you own property or have money in the bank it can be taken should they go after...

  4. Need Your Opinion Please

    Todd SPN replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    What about bennies as in retirement with the school district. Is this something that would offset the hourly wage

  5. Littman Cardiology III tube size 22 or 27?

    Todd SPN replied to Toby's mum's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 22. It's great if a person is laying down and you are on their left side listening to the heart. But, if you need to move it around for lung sounds or even when doing BPs you will find it is...

  6. Unbelievable LTC eyewitness stories

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

    Ya know, I must have landed the best job possible in LTC. When things aren't right, I have no problem with saying so. In fact, I probably do more complaining than I should (at least the way I come...

  7. Having trouble finding descent LPN job...

    Todd SPN replied to Larry77's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow, that's pretty good money for assisted living. I'm working SN north of Seattle and not making anywhere near that. When I was looking for work, I interviewed with an AL that was offering 12.50. The...

  8. First Job out of school

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

    Expect to feel overwhelmed. Get lots of sleep, pray before work and get to know the names of your NACs. They can make your life easier if they feel

  9. Unbelievable LTC eyewitness stories

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

    This is probably not what you are looking for, but I want to share this. Because of circumstances, I took a job at a dementia facility until I could find work in my real profession. One night I...

  10. Does it pay to challenge a test question?

    Todd SPN replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Nursing

    My instructor's encouraged us to speak up if we felt it was wrong. But, we needed to have data to prove our point. On the other hand, I have a friend that went to a different school and the...

  11. Can I give frank unsolicited advice?

    Todd SPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am caring for a 60 y/o female that is one of those needy-whinny types that has been on my unit for 6 mos. She likes to put the blame on her problems on everyone else--nurses, doctors, her illness...

  12. Didn't pass one clinical rotation, don't know why

    Todd SPN replied to moonlite48's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you. Since you don't know for sure what happened, anything I say would just be a guess. But I do know that age CAN play into it. I experienced it along with my older...

  13. LPN as supervisor?

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

  14. LPN Payscale in NW Washington?

    Todd SPN replied to Roozeyk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 30 miles south of B'ham and started at 14.75 in LTC. My classmates in B'ham all started at 14.25-50. St. Joe's in B'ham hires some LPNs, but I don't know what the wages are. RNs were 23.50....

  15. Patients Rights vs. overly demanding patients

    Todd SPN replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    Now this is a patients rights issue. There are federal laws that state specifically that the care received should be the same for all regardless of method of

  16. Patients Rights vs. overly demanding patients

    Todd SPN replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked both sides of the fence I understand both points of view. But fergus 51 is right. You have priorities as a nurse and a major part of your job is knowing what they are and acting on them....

  17. Changing needles prior IM injection

    Todd SPN replied to sharon holcombe's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I give an IM, I always recall one of the first one I gave. I had to mix rocephine with lido so the needle went into vials x3 before I was ready to inject. The needle just bounced off the guys...

  18. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    Todd SPN replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak for myself and as a straight nurse. I have found it to be a non-issue with my coworkers. Like any nurse, if they do their job well they are respected. I have seen some male residents...

  19. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    Todd SPN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    For many, I would say diet and activity. Thirty-five years ago we didn't have a McD on every corner nor so many sit down jobs doing work on computers. Back then I doubt Sears sold treadmills much less...

  20. What is with these martyrs?

    Todd SPN replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well Smiling, having a different point of view and expressing it is not very welcome on this board. In the past, I was put in my place and now am careful now to try and not offend anyone. My recent...

  21. What is with these martyrs?

    Todd SPN replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, this certainly sounds like something I should investigate. Before I do, I want to make sure I understand what you are saying. If I understand you correctly, say, a nurse does not remove a mole...

  22. What is with these martyrs?

    Todd SPN replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I feel a response to your condescending remarks are warranted, but I can't figure out how to put it

  23. What is with these martyrs?

    Todd SPN replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Referring to the nurses scope of practice. What you find in state

  24. What is with these martyrs?

    Todd SPN replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why? Because it put more men on the battlefield with guns in hand. Less compensation? So it is the women's fault that we have low wages. I wonder how the women felt back then, actually a place for...

  25. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

    Todd SPN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Saw this posted on another board: Hey Everyone, This takes me to a bit of exciting news. My daughter, Kristin, age 21, had gastric bypass surgery 2 years ago and has lost over 125 lbs. I called The...