Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

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    Are LPNs being phased out?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to zandile2011's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Heck Diva, My LPN program was 3 years. 3 semesters of general ed and science and 3 semesters of nursing classes. Granted, I went to a CC and all my classes transfered to the university (even a...
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    Are LPNs being phased out?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to zandile2011's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It really depends where you live. In my area 2 of the 5 hospitals hire LPN's on a regular basis. LPN's are also working in Dr. offices, LTC, rehab, home health, hospice, private duty. Check out...
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    How to deal with death?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to hhukill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Death is just a part of the circle of life. It's something we all have to do. I was upset w/ the death of my first pt, but after that not so much. I know I have given the very best care I can and...
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf Oh!
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    Ranting!...

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    I know there are times when I don't hear people talking to me. If I'm busy charting I block everything else out. I think that is a byproduct of raising 4 kiddos. Not that I'm
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    Evaluating courses offered

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Petershayne's topic in General Students

    All nursing programs SHOULD prepare you to sit for the
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    did i pick the wrong field? feel sick looking at cadavers

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mauramcd's topic in General Students

    I was wondering because all we got to disect in A&P was a cat and as a class a fetal pig. I would, however, like to see an
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    Ranting!...

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness! That doesn't sound like you behaved very
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    New Orientee Ticking Me Off

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a rough day. Hope tomorrow is better!
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Once, and only once, I went home w/ the med keys. This was in the days before cell phones and I lived about 45 minutes from work. When I walked in the door that morning the phone was ringing. Turned...
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    Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to VeraciousRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We should all be students. Everyday is another day to learn something
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    Job Hunting and Nursing School!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to proudauntie415's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm very blessed! My employer is very supportive of me and my crazy school hours. I've been w/ the company for 6 years and attend school part time. Every semester my schedule changes. They've been...
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    Immanuel Kant - Theory/Ethics

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to BROWNEYEDNURSE13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Awesome
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I only come home from work w/ boring stuff in my pockets: alcohol preps thermometer sheaths (used) gum loose change pens paper clips scrpas of paper w/ notes on
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    Immanuel Kant - Theory/Ethics

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to BROWNEYEDNURSE13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you tell us what you are thinking? A lively discussion would be nice, but I'm not going to do your
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    trying to buy a stethescope

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Jill RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had been using an UltraScope for several years and really liked it. I was in a uniform shop a couple of weeks ago and tried an MDF. Amazing quality and lifetime replacement parts. I ended up...
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    Nurse pressing charges

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree w/ Vicky. I can't imagine what would be going through my head if I was told I had CA. Is this a normally nice person or are they always an
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    Is hanging chemo a health hazard?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mikesinger's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused:confused: Wouldn't one assume they would be hanging chemo if they work on an oncology
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    So, we don't learn how to do IVs in nursing school?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    We learn in my LPN program. First, practice on the dummy arm and then on each other. We were also taught to draw
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    Interview/Resume Review service

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you trying to be funny? Nascar asked a serious question. Personally, I think it's a great idea. Many new grads have had very little working experience. I used to have a friend who did resume...
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I can see them not hiring someone for their weight, but to advertise it? You're right, though. It eliminates a bunch of
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    Interview/Resume Review service

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a great idea to me! A nurse faxed a resume to our office last week and I counted 5 typos. Needless to say, it went right to the shredder
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!
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    With the way nursing is today, the common sense thing would be...

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I've read your post several times trying to see it from different angles. I'm trying to figure out why you went into nursing in the first place. From your profile, it looks like you are still a...
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    DITTO!