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  1. I'm choosing to persevere!!

    egglady replied to WKredz5's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmm. a "Murse"? Most men hate that term.... They prefer

  2. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    egglady replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I heard an old wives tale of putting garlic drops in the ears of a child with ear ache!

  3. When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    egglady replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    sending a big hug, and lots of positive thoughts your

  4. A soon-to-be new grad who actually WANTS to work in geriatrics!

    egglady replied to busymommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC is not what it used to be! You will love it, and contrary to popular belief- you wont lose all your

  5. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    egglady replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why didnt I hang up when I got "the calling"???!!!

  6. You know it's gonna be a bad day at the home when

    egglady replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you know its gonna be a bad day at work when the outgoing shift says "it's been quiet"....All hell will break loose- in the middle of the busiest med

  7. Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    egglady replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    nursing has made me realize that there truly is a such thing as a "full moon". And it is ok to say good bye and sometimes one shouldnt live til they are 102. Nursing has taught me the difference...

  8. small dilemma

    egglady replied to BABYJADE06's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fine. keep in mind that pregnancy is not a

  9. Msp/St. Paul new grad

    egglady replied to lola930's topic in First Year After Licensure

    come to western

  10. Today I'm thankful for...

    egglady replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Today I am thankful to live in a country that has freedom of speech. I know sometimes I irritate people not only on this forum, but in my day to day life. I also know they understand that I dont...

  11. freaking out about taking the nclex

    egglady replied to tlovedolphin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Eat a good breakfast in the morning before the

  12. ICU for a new graduate LPN?

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

    I have 15 years experience and would not consider working in ICU. It surprises me that a hospital would hire a LPN for Icu, and a new grad at that! My personal opinion is that if one of my loved...

  13. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    egglady replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    original post is 2002. just

  14. Miss Thing visitor

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

    Miss Thing : "Well nobody bothered to tell me that! (eyes rolling, sarcastic rude comments) Me : "Okay, so I will order her a regular meal tray from the dietary department. Are you Mrs. _______ next...

  15. Why did you pick your username?

    egglady replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have a hobby farm with chickens, and I sell the eggs- therefore I AM the

  16. What does Generate BM list and give MOM mean?

    egglady replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good golly. If the resident hasn't made a "icky bm" in 3 days, please do everyone a favor and give the 30cc of milk of

  17. 15 yr. LPN- should I "bother"?

    egglady posted a topic in LPN to RN

    So, I am so completely content in my full time day shift position as an LPN, but I also have the feeling I could do more. I have been an LPN for 15 years. I love what I do. I also know I can do...

  18. 15 yr. LPN- should I "bother"?

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for the posts! It can be really hard as an adult to just throw caution to the wind and go for your dreams..... the dang mortgage and kids college and the granddaughters needs.... It has...

  19. i placed 30 cc to a 16 fr 5 cc foley cath

    egglady replied to EcyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad its an old thread- otherwise I would have guessed

  20. No LPN jobs?

    egglady replied to marie92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like a very lucky thing!! Were you nervous about taking state boards- I know i sure was!!! If you are able to move- I would say "go north" the state I am in (WI) and in the area of the state...

  21. No LPN jobs?

    egglady replied to marie92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! I am just curious how you completed a LPN program while in high school? Maybe that is just in your state? Or something new? I graduated LPN school 15 years ago. Full time was a 12 month...

  22. Would you call a code/MET on a pt. who is a complete DNR?

    egglady replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you 2mochas- I am a long term care nurse. nothing sucks worse than doing cpr on a 98 year old frail resident, praying that the ambulance gets there quick- all because no one can let "gramma "...

  23. 15 yr. LPN- should I "bother"?

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you so much for the reply!! I am really leaning towards going back to school... Your post was so encouraging and helped me see things that I just wasnt

  24. Juggling life in LPN school

    egglady replied to asmith79's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try going to school, 10 years after high school graduation, with a husband, 2 small kids and a 1 hour and 45 minute drive EACH way to school. THAT is stressful. I did it and am proud, 15 years later...

  25. New LPN...starting job tomorrow..how to make most of orientation?

    egglady replied to NewLPN11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck!! enjoy the day, and keep in mind that each day you will become more