egglady

egglady LPN

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  1. How do I explain that I'm "JUST" a LPN ??

    egglady replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an LPN since 1994, I have NEVER been "just" an LPN. I train in RNs, I work under them. We are BOTH nurses. I also mentor nursing students, who will be RNs. The instructors are MSN, and...

  2. Abandonment?

    egglady replied to HollyBeans's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, you should have stayed and worked. You were the "low man on the totem pole". Where I work, the DON and MDS coordinator are management positons, so therefore, they dont have to come in when we...

  3. GN accepted job at a LTC facility w/ horrible reputation & aids..

    egglady replied to kris1116's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you knew all this, my question is- WHY would you apply at a place like this??? What would make you even WANT to as a LICENSED

  4. protocol to challenge board to become RN

    egglady replied to 1966nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not likely. I have been a LPN for 15 years, I could NOT fathom "challenging" the RN boards. I have not had the education to become a RN. Give me a break. RN's have a title that they have EARNED, so...

  5. RN tattoo

    egglady replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    Call me an old nurse, but personally- I would not get a tatoo with RN or anything else like that until you have been one and done the job for at least 10 years. I have no tatoos, but I feel as...

  6. Clinic job??

    egglady replied to shine123's topic in General Nursing

    when I went inot nursing 15 years ago, it certainly wasnt for the "glamour". Hell, nursing is as far away from glamorous as you will get. Personally- I would work at Macy's if I wanted glamour!...

  7. challenging the CNA exam?

    egglady replied to Jmas7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Once you graduate from LPN school, why would you want to take the CNA exam? After graduating take the state boards. Or maybe I am not understanding the

  8. How far do you drive to work?

    egglady replied to ajhutch's topic in General Nursing

    My drive takes approx. 12 minutes. On back roads- as I live in the woods in wayyyyy north wisconsin.

  9. Teen Cardiac Patients

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in Cardiac

    Hi! Thanks again for all the replies. Like in the TOS, the BEST thing you can do is see a pediatric cardiologist! And then do whatever they say is best! Which sometimes is hard to get a teen to...

  10. Teen Cardiac Patients

    egglady posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi! Just curious if anyone deals with teenagers that are cardiac patients? Out of the blue my son was diagnosed with cardiac issues, and I am curious as to whether there are specialized...

  11. 3 dui's in mi

    egglady replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    After 3 DUI she should be sitting her a** in jail..... And be really worrying about her nursing license... Just my

  12. Top 10 reasons to hire a NEW GRAD

    egglady replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    They are so excited about finally working as a nurse, that they gladly work a day for you so you can have a vacation

  13. Signatures...

    egglady replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I use the name on my license. In nicknames, are you talking like "Mickey" instead of Michelle, or "fancy face sweetie pie"? Really- why would you use anything other than your true real given

  14. LPN vs RMA

    egglady replied to BCCnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tell them that a LPN is a nurse, and that a RMA is

  15. My God, these family members!!

    egglady replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my facility it is safety issue for a family member to " get mom up,just

  16. You will lose your skills in LTC

    egglady posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think NOT!!!! I have been so insanely busy with things at work, and it just makes me so mad when nurses say that I will lose my skills in LTC. today- PICC line, Central line,IV on 3 residents,...

  17. Does being a CNA equal 1 year experiance for lpn?

    egglady replied to missbee10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To answer the OP's original statement- yes a CNA and LPN are two different things- one is a nurse, the other

  18. peri care for men

    egglady replied to sandis 40's topic in General Nursing

    I would say the best way to do it is Basic nurses aid101- be professional and do it. good

  19. How do I help my son?

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Elvish, you have given me HOPE!!!! Thank you so very much! I read your post and felt instant hope and almost like relief that things will be ok in the long run!His dad is a good guy, and my son will...

  20. How do I help my son?

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for your reply. I am finding out that it is a day to day, sometimes hour by hour struggle. He is still mad at me, but he has sort of started to come to realize that being 3 hours away from...

  21. 3 Question for the LPN

    egglady replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in very very north Wisconisn I started in LTC made 10.03 per hour I am still there, and have way over doubled my salary. I have been there for almost 13 years and I love

  22. A Personal Struggle

    egglady replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You said you didnt get around to "stuff like insulins"???????? That concerns me. That is something that is important. You need to talk to someone, or something. Not getting "stuff like insulins"...

  23. FREAKING out... my first fall and an investigation is on.

    egglady replied to SweettartRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would say that about 60% of families are ready to "threaten" a lawsuit. The TV commercials from law offices about "has your loved one been injured in a nursing home" etc, have really emerged. The...

  24. You will lose your skills in LTC

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree delee99, I come from extreme northern wisconsin. LTC is the place to go to KEEP your

  25. You will lose your skills in LTC

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A hospital nurse said it to me. She is a fairly new grad, 1st job. Whatever!! Oh and in the vent, I forgot about the damn wound vac- I HATE them damn things!!!! But the good news is i have one day...