egglady

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  1. For Current working LPN's

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

    I think part of the issue with the gal who took the "fast track" to become an LPN by going to one yr of RN school, is that where we live, we have about a 3 hour commute each way for LPN school. I did...

  2. For Current working LPN's

    egglady posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is by no means a way to bash the LPN's who have taken and passed boards after there 1st year of the ADN/RN program. Question is this- Do you as a seasoned LPN think that it is a good idea for...

  3. Long term care

    egglady replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If LTC isnt for you, then you need to get out of it before you are burnt out. Look for jobs elsewhere. To me, a LTC nurse, making someone comfortable when I know they are dying is extremly...

  4. changing my user name

    egglady replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you just create a new one. I know that is LOADS of help, but thats what I did a few years ago.... I just dont remember how!! I would maybe try to get ahold of a moderator or somethin?!??!!!...

  5. Seeking Correctional (LVN) Nursing Information

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

    there is a correctional nurses forum on these boards. Try posting there, I am sure you would have lots of wonderful, informative responses!! Good luck in your

  6. Why coffee with every meal?

    egglady replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, its easier to serve coffee than a beer with

  7. What's the saddest thing you've seen in your career??

    egglady replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    A cute 8 year old girl, now in a persistant vegatative state from a head wound- ATV accident. They prop her up in a W/C every day and take her to school, where i am sure the other kids make fun of...

  8. For Current working LPN's

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

    I too am proud of what I do and who I am. Like I said before, I am not bashing anyone. I just really worry about this. One of the nurses I work with said that doing it this way was the "fast track"...

  9. please help!!!!!!

    egglady replied to tabylexy's topic in General Nursing

    Lately it seems as though we have become "homework hotline" on this

  10. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    egglady replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, I take it that the wonderful (not) Omnicare isnt just in WI? Is it a nation chain? They are

  11. First Day in Nursing Home as a Practical Nurse

    egglady replied to funkynurse09's topic in General Nursing

    I guess what I can say for advice is- 1st, whole or crushed for pills, then find out the little "quirks" of each- such as, does Sally like the white pill before the pink one, Does Joe like his pills...

  12. narcotic orders help needed Legal Qs!?

    egglady replied to ciber-1's topic in General Nursing

    I have no answers, but this just stresses the importance of counting narcs with another nurse at the beginning of a shift and also at the end of the

  13. What is a good job to start out with while in Nursing School???

    egglady replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    You have to go to Nursing school, and pass your state boards to become a LPN. You cant just "get a job" as one. CNA requires training also. I would definatley try the CNA route. It gets your foot...

  14. I have a B.A. and thinking about pursuing a CNA

    egglady replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh my gosh- WOW. thats all, jsut_

  15. It's YOUR fault allnurses.com!

    egglady replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE come work with me!! Bring the CNA's that think like you!! You are amazing!! Please- be PROUD!!!!!! I am proud of

  16. working after second cabg

    egglady replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you good luck with your upcoming surgery. Be sure to take care of yourself

  17. What would you do in this situation?

    egglady replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh my gosh- you are right, I am sorry... For some strange reason I thought it was march of 07 for the original posting.... tough day today.. to the OP and others- I am

  18. What would you do in this situation?

    egglady replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This post is almost 2 years

  19. Adult Modeling ANd Nursing

    egglady replied to EmoAngel1202's topic in General Nursing

    I would just try to get a student loan. Could you really have sex with some stranger, get paid for it, and know that anyone in the whole world could watch- including your dad or brother or...

  20. LPN to MT???

    egglady posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi! I have been a LPN for what seems like a hundred years! Really only bout 15. Anyways, I am looking for a career change and have gotten ahold of some schools to send me info on massage therepy. I...

  21. If You Think You Haven't Heard It All...

    egglady replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    slow night or a full

  22. How to get stool smell off of your hands?

    egglady replied to mickjordmoll's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend not putting your fingers by your nose!!!!

  23. In Dire Need Of Help

    egglady replied to murse654's topic in General Nursing

    Also, you can read post after post on here with people having the same question!! Lately this seems to have become sort of a homework central and a "how do I know if nursing is for me" site!!! If...

  24. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    egglady replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have not had good luck with Dickies scrubs- bought 2 pairs of the same pants, in different colors, one fit perfect, one did not. I usually buy from tafford.com but they dont have thanksgiving...

  25. san diego california

    egglady replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    And if the dog eats your homework- dont turn in the teacher for sleeping with the