CloudySue

CloudySue

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  1. Difficult doctors... dealing with?

    CloudySue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a SNF where all the residents are handled by a handful of MD's. Most are rather amicable, if not downright friendly. Most prefer that non-emergency issues be handled via faxes, like lab...

  2. Giving injections!

    CloudySue replied to MIA-RN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, good, I'm not the only one who hates giving IMs. I hate when I'm on a floor when it's procrit day for this one lady. I'm ok beforehand but I get woozy afterwards, and the weird thing is, I've...

  3. How long did it take to find your job?

    CloudySue replied to dark40's topic in General Nursing

    When I decided to go back to school to be a nurse, I started looking for a job in a SNF. Everyone thinks the only job out there for nursing students is CNA, but I worked happily as an activities...

  4. Pt raped at my hospital

    CloudySue replied to sassy_cassie's topic in General Nursing

    :igtsyt: Uhhhh, what does being in the Bible Belt have to do with it? Seems even religious leaders sometimes have trouble sticking to the straight and narrow. Believe it or not, some of us heathen...

  5. What was your starting LPN pay?

    CloudySue replied to kaitlynCA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC facility in Allentown, PA: $18/hr day, $19/hr evening, $18.50

  6. I completely utterly forgot!

    CloudySue replied to chicookie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a happy note!!! I clicked on your post thinking that it was going to say something terrible you forgot to do!!! Yey

  7. Need help with my RN resume- little experience outside of clinical

    CloudySue replied to Bridget41040's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I waited tables for longer than I care to admit. However, I think it was the best training I could have had for keeping up with the the rapid pace and split-second prioritizing skills and...

  8. I am content to be an LPN...is that wrong?

    CloudySue replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The whole time I was in PN school I planned on returning right away for my RN. Now, the last thing I want to do is sit in more classes. I'm happy doing what I'm doing for now. I'll wait until my kids...

  9. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    CloudySue replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Allentown PA SNF: 17/hr for Graduate PN 18/hr for 7-3 LPN 19/hr for 3-11 LPN 18.75 for 11-7 LPN All starting wages. Up to 2% increases per year.

  10. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

    CloudySue replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my facility, we have to put our initials for every med under the block for the day in question, but if it's not given for one reason or another, we circle our initials and on the back we write the...

  11. ATI EXIT EXAM

    CloudySue replied to gjsotero's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The test is a predictor of how well you may do on the NCLEX. It gives you a percentage chance that you will pass the NCLEX the first time. I got an 80.7% individual total score, and was told on my...

  12. Does anyone have a Bachelors and still pursuing LPN??

    CloudySue replied to Ling07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am also one of those dime-a-dozen folks with a bachelor's in education. After 7 frustrating years of long and short-term subbing jobs, I decided to cut my losses and start over as a nurse. I came to...

  13. Students who are mothers of preschoolers, your study tips/inspiration?

    CloudySue replied to Blessed2beStressed's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have a three year old and a kindergartener. Studying is tough when they are around! I will often take them to fast food places that have playlands in them. I will also sit outside in our yard with...

  14. How far do you drive to your clinical site?

    CloudySue replied to Mandylpn's topic in LPN to RN

    I travel about 25 miles each way, on a toll road that costs $1.60 each way. I have a carpool full of people that are leery drivers, so I do all the driving and they all split the cost for gas and...

  15. Does nursing school seem not so bad to anyone else?

    CloudySue replied to blt3535's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've been SOO lucky with my instructors, even the least favorite ones I've had have been cake compared to the demons from hell I've heard about here. Our "main" professor is so wonderful both in...

  16. Why are nursing instructors so intimidating?

    CloudySue replied to beeenieweeenie, RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've been lucky so far with instructors that have ranged to tolerable to wonderful. I did notice that one of my clincial instructors seemed to be unpredictible on how she'd react to my questions,...

  17. To pass or To be the highest?

    CloudySue replied to psySins's topic in General Students

    I am currently in an LPN program at the local community college. I used to be a teacher before I decided on a career change. My GPA from my first degree was mediocre, to say the least, and by the time...

  18. What can an LPN do besides LTC?

    CloudySue replied to CloudySue's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for everyone's responses, I knew going into this that the most opportunities belonged to the RN, but this book just had me annoyed. Not one creative idea for the LPN. I'm making the switch...

  19. Nursing student taking drugs

    CloudySue replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    On the job? It's absolutely required that you report if that person is currently at work under the influence. Our instructors drilled this into our heads the first week of school. However, we have...

  20. should I cut my hair?

    CloudySue replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My hair is past the shoulders, and I save some valuable sleep time by skipping the shampoo on clinical mornings and just clipping it up. Since clinicals are every other day, it works for me.Also a...

  21. what have i gotten into?

    CloudySue replied to Tirheu's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start my LPN program later this month, but I have been working in a nursing home for nearly a year now as an activities assistant. When I first started, after switching from a career in teaching, I...

  22. Does anyone else here have to dress up like Nurse Rachett for graduation?

    CloudySue replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My aunt was buried in her white uniform and her cap. The family thought of it as a distinguished

  23. GPA dilemma

    CloudySue replied to cina23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always found it unfortunate that young adults need to establish the rest of their lives at a time when academics is probably at the bottom of their priority list. When I was completing my undergrad...

  24. Accelerated BS - BSN Programs

    CloudySue replied to phantom808's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are looking in the tri-state area of PA, NJ, and MD, you may want to check out DeSales University's accelerated BSN. They are located about 15 minutes south of Allentown/Lehigh Valley, PA,...

  25. Tuition reimbursement pgm - HCR Manor Care?

    CloudySue posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I am contemplating an activities coordinator job at HCR-Manor Care b/c the HR person told me that they have a 100% tuition reimbursement scholarship program. As I understand it, you have to work...