egglady

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

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

    Bring a pen and paper, write down how each res takes there pills, and write any little weird "quirck" they may have. take notes on things you think arent important!! Request or hope the med nurse...

  2. How many of you have a BSN

    egglady replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had a BSN. I am happy where I am and am putting 3 kids thru college!! At this point in my life- they need the education more than

  3. what chain of command?

    egglady replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am thankful that not all LTC is like that. I am fortunate to work in one that is "pretty good". I take care of 36 residents, but I have a charge RN on my wing to handle the docs, families

  4. Are LPN's being phased out?

    egglady replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do not think this should be turned into a "LPN vs RN" thing. What I think, and I could be wrong- is that in urban areas, yes. Lpn's are being phased out. In rural areas- no they are not. I live...

  5. Thanks!

    egglady replied to FLmomof5's topic in General Nursing

    I went thru something with a son too- send a card and a wonderful basket of goodies for the nurses! They will appreciate that small act of kindness, and you will feel good about thanking them! Also-...

  6. LPN instead of RN?

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

    for me, 15 years ago, in way northwest wisc., the only tech school near me had a 6 year wait list for a ADN degree. I drove 1 hr and 45 min to another state to the LPN program because I could get in...

  7. Anxious

    egglady replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I am sorry, it does appear that I misunderstood your post! I thought you were "a visitor", I now gather you are a visiting nurse! Sorry if I sounded rude

  8. Anxious

    egglady replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I may be understanding your post wrong- but I just dont believe a nurse is going to tell someone visiting all that stuff. Something isnt

  9. and everyone's... OK with this?

    egglady replied to tater.jake's topic in General Nursing

    wow! our top pay CNA's make 17 per hour! If I were a RN I would be insulted. My years of being an LPN are more than this so called pay scale...

  10. Nursing doesnt define you

    egglady replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for about 15 years. I am a newlywed (not quite 1 year). I have a daughter who is 23, a son 18- two step-kids, 23 and 20. I have the most adorable 3 year old granddaughter! I...

  11. Alert & Oriented & I want to go home

    egglady replied to HannahLeah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do it, day after day, because I love it!! My spot is LTC!!! I would not work anywhere else! You need to find you spot in nursing- that is where you will shine! Some nurses are awesome at er or...

  12. A payroll card instead of a check???

    egglady replied to fery632's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter was a bartender at a chain known as Applebees and that is how they were paid. She loved

  13. The cna payscale is an insult, to all we do!!!!

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

    I am in a union facility and our top pay CNA's make over 17$

  14. Terrible nursing homes VENT- Kinda Long

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

    How do these types of facilities pass State? I work in a nice LTC, and have for years, and we get nerved up when state comes. I would get out of there. If you like geriatrics, please know there are...

  15. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    egglady replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a facebook acct, NEVER mention work. Period. and dont do stupid stuff.... They got what they deserved. If I was that patient, I would be soooo

  16. abandonment issue

    egglady replied to erbs's topic in General Nursing

    the original post is from 10 years

  17. can young,healthy,athletic men have heart attacks?

    egglady replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it can. I know from a family aspect, that a very healthy 22 yr old male- non drinker, non smoker, can have sudden cardiac arrest. Hopefully if it happens they are close to a big city hospital....

  18. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    egglady replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I am a new nurse (2 whole months now) and I feel so stuck in the area i am in. So, am I truly doomed? I mean, come on- I paid alot for my college (or at least my parents did) and I am a nurse of 2...

  19. Too young to be a nurse??

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

    It isn't age- it IS maturity level. Huge difference between a "young"23 year old and a "mature" 23 year old..............It is all about maturity

  20. Can a hernia be considered a hemrhoid and vice versa?

    egglady replied to WKredz5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not sure, but what I do know is---- My ex-husband is considered a hemorrhoid. At least in my book....

  21. Hate my boss...what a jerk

    egglady replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    My boss is my boss because of his education. Some days I hate him, other days I don't. What I do know is that i would not want that job! I also know that if I wanted to be "the boss" I would have...

  22. Just a 'butt-wiper'

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

    Why would you call this person a friend? She sounds like a jealous drama-queen bully to me, and a crappy mother to let her child disrespect an adult like

  23. Debate: 8-hour shifts vs. 12-hour shifts

    egglady replied to mfrench's topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked as a nurse for 15 YEARS, and I am sorry to say- my brain and level of caring shut off after 8 hours!! I am thankful for the nurses that can do 12 or 16, I used to, but cant...

  24. "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    egglady replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Men in Nursing

    I dont care if a nurse (male or female) is gay or straight, or curved... It isnt my business... Just please help people, save a life, make someone comfortable- do what you gotta do! I care about...

  25. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    egglady replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is wrong for a CNA to call herself a nurse, because- well, what does CNA stand for? Certified Nursing ASSISTANT. not registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, but nursing ASSISTANT. By the...