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    I went for the soft spot

    newtress posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello fellow nurses. Because I don't have anyone else to read what I submitted today other than the nursing dept of the college, I thought maybe I could post this here and you all could pretend you...
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    I went for the soft spot

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, I agree with you. As prospective students, most of us try so hard to be nursing school correct in our writing of essays. Like you, I went with who I am and where I came from. I personally would...
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    How can I utilize my Certified CPR/BLS Instructor status?

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thanks so much tothepointelvn. I just might PM you on this
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    "I would help you out with a job if I could.."

    newtress replied to littlekaneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to thank you GitanoRN for mentioning us Southern Nurses! I'm a Louisiana nurse and if I want somebody to know I'm just fine doing what I do I tell them "I'm happier than a june bug on a...
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    Is anybody a Red Cross CPR Instructor?

    newtress replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am a certified BLS for Health Care Providers as well. Since I have been an LPN, I do carry malpractice insurance through NSO. I am not certain if this insurance would be considered broad spectrum if...
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    My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    newtress replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to clear my reply out after reading all the previous replies. Came in late on the topic, but see that clearly there's been an established hx of this employee coming in "distilled." If she has...
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    My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    newtress replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    When you say "gin" are you referring to that particular alcohol or just the smell of old alcohol in general. I was a dental assistant for many yrs before I became a nurse, and some of the staff...
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    shooting up in the palms? why?

    newtress replied to all4ofus's topic in General Nursing

    Now that the per rectal route has been mentioned here, I remembered reading and seeing some tv coverage on the subject of young folks now engaging in beer and 80 proof liqour being used much like an...
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    How can I utilize my Certified CPR/BLS Instructor status?

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thank you much. This is great initial information. Before I became a certified instructor, I had to recertify my BLS through an RN who did this as a side business. So there are a few folks who...
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    How can I utilize my Certified CPR/BLS Instructor status?

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Could you maybe clarify what you mean by shop? Currently I don't know of very many folks who have their own shop as an independently owned and operated business. I'm an LPN in Louisiana. I do know...
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    Is psych getting me down, or is just my unit?

    newtress replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh my Cherubhipster. This was my experience also. 6 months into my shifts on everything from children's enhanced unit to senior psych care, I did not once see or hear of any success stories. I would...
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    CNAs related question, as an RN, what would you do if you were me?

    newtress replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    I think we've all had an experience or two like this. You are a nurse yes? Me and my nurse buddies have talked about our shifts in the past and there seems to be a resident CNA that like to boss a...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    newtress replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I believe
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    newtress replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What's with the love on the
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    newtress replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you NOA Motorcycle for posting those wonderful nostalgia photos. This may just be my feel on it but, to me the cap just somehow seems to command some respect. It isn't feasible that we wear them...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    newtress replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Curious why it is that RN's predominately seem to have to wear a Navy to Royal blue scrub color? What does that symbolize or represent? So many coworkers have grumbled about having to wear that color....
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    I hate being a nurse

    newtress replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I parallel the thoughts and experience of nurse fee fee. I am also in nursing positions that have reduced the astronomical stress that comes with working in an LTC. I currently teach at a small...
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    What do you think? (warning: vent ahead)

    newtress replied to Nursey103's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I completely agree with the OP and Leslie. Reminds me of a patient I had as a new grad on an ortho neuro floor (still behooves me that they hired me as a new LPN) at this hospital. He was a vet and I...
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    Nurses Working Conditions

    newtress replied to vintagemother's topic in General Nursing

    Correct me if I'm way off base here. Regarding: nothing can get done if there is no substantiated hardcore proof, and is always the case when there is any law enforcement or legal actions taken now a...
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    Is this normal for new grads?

    newtress replied to pinoysn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes! I was a new grad hired on to an ortho neuro floor at a hospital of all places as an LPN! I was thrust into a high level of care very soon. The PCA pumps were a scary task to me, and so I was in...
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    state is coming to ltc facility, what do i do!?

    newtress replied to mrsevans9310's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've experienced a few state surveys and something I kept in mind if or when they ever approached me at the med cart. My med cart was clean, orderly and clutter free because I had heard from my other...
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    More to being a LPN than LTC?....

    newtress replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with you Nurse Fee Fee. I've posted a few times before referring to some diverse positions I've had since graduating. And like you, I too am teaching classes at a small college going on 6 mo...
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    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    newtress replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since graduating a mere 3 yrs ago, I have had some incredible opportunities at various positions (hosp ortho neuro floor, psych, public health and wellness nurse and MDS coordinator) all as an LPN in...
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    Any tips with smells? Please!!!

    newtress replied to AML2007's topic in General Students

    A few yrs ago, I was on a med surg floor (you get the full bouquet on that floor) and I had quite a few ileostomy/colostomy pts. I started using some different essential oils, a dab under the nose or...
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    How the Tx license works

    newtress posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello yall. I am a Louisiana LPN preparing to go to a bridge/transition RN program at a Tx college. I thought I understood compact reciprosity licensure until this weekend I plum forgot how that...