DebbieRN45

DebbieRN45 has 12 years experience and specializes in med/surg, hospice, L & D.

Latest Activity

1. DO LVNs GET RESPECT?

   DebbieRN45 replied to lookingforward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I think a point needs to be made that not all RN's are taught the same skills as LPN's (LVN's) are. I was an LPN for 10 years and could run circles around most RN's I ever worked with. The focus of...

2. Leaving a unit of many years for a new job

   DebbieRN45 replied to kontakt's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in a small hospital like the one you describe for 10 years as an LPN. When I got my RN, they were not going to pay me anything over starting wages for a new RN (which I was, but they weren't...

3. Thinking about changing to Neuro/Trauma....

   DebbieRN45 replied to DebbieRN45's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   I am working on the mother/baby floor where we also take hysterectomy patients. To me it is boring....all the patients are the same. I am used to a much faster environment and bigger variety of...

4. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

   DebbieRN45 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

   I also work in SW Missouri and starting wages for new grads in my facility are $16.50. They give credit for LPN to RN of 2:1. Sounds like many other states are friendlier to nurses!!

5. LPN or RN? need advice

   DebbieRN45 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

   I was an LPN for 10 years and got my RN two years ago in a bridge program. I worked full time (nights), raised my son as a single parent, and went to school to get my prerequisites. It was a battle,...

6. I start home health Thursday!!!

   DebbieRN45 replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

   I had my HH interview and they hired me on the spot! I am going to do one weekend a month to see if it is something I am going to like before I quit my hospital job. I am excited and needing a...

7. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

   DebbieRN45 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have two stories that stand out over 12 years. The first thank you came in the form of a birthday card from a supervisor that I had a love/hate relationship with. Her son had AIDS and had hidden...

8. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   DebbieRN45 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I moved from Texas to Missouri in 1990. I was newly divorced and had a young son. My landlord was an instructor for an LPN program and encouraged me to try to test into the program. I passed and...

9. Thinking about changing to Neuro/Trauma....

   DebbieRN45 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   I am thinking about switching to the neuro/trauma area of my hospital. I was an LPN for 10 years and got my RN two years ago. Since graduation I have completed the med/surg intern program for new...

10. I start home health Thursday!!!

    DebbieRN45 replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

    What made you decide to change jobs? I work in the hospital in mother/baby. I don't use my skills and am used to a faster pace(med/surg history). I also work nights which I hate! I have an interview...