DeeDee71

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1. need nursing info for cna and lpn

   DeeDee71 replied to VIVIANWILSON2879's topic in Florida Nursing

   Long term

2. need nursing info for cna and lpn

   DeeDee71 replied to VIVIANWILSON2879's topic in Florida Nursing

   Another option would be to check into LTC, most will do on the job training for CNAs. Though you would still need your GED first. Good luck

3. Re: Florida's 1st prize in the "Salary Hall of Shame"

   DeeDee71 replied to CLLRN's topic in Florida Nursing

   I am planning on moving to Florida this summer. If I were to make $10/hr less then I do here in Missouri, I'll be working for free Honestly after what I have read here, checking into Florida fees...

4. LPN moving to Florida

   DeeDee71 replied to vocserlpn's topic in Florida Nursing

   I am a LPN in Missouri and am also considering the move to Florida...it seems like there are a lot of nurses here considering that move. Thanks for all the information you have provided thus far. I am...

5. School Nurse Questions

   DeeDee71 replied to KristinWW's topic in School

   As far as I know schools are not required to have a nurse. I've never seen a law stating that. I know a lot of place are cutting nurses due to budget cuts. W do have one district south of where I live...

6. do schools ever hire LPNs?

   DeeDee71 replied to n8isgr8's topic in School

   I am a LPN and a school nurse here in MO. I have worked as a nurse for 6-8th grade for the last 4 years. During the last 2 1/2 years the nurse at our high school has been a LPN. So yes, schools do...

7. Mandation

   DeeDee71 replied to Serenity USVI's topic in General Nursing

   I worked H&I for our state's veterans commision, they mandated full time workers there. Being H&I I could not be mandated. Mandation was when someone was mandated to stay after their scheduled...

8. donating blood

   DeeDee71 replied to RNatlast's topic in General Nursing

   I volunteer with our local red cross chapter. I know the blood bank workers here always wear gloves when they draw

9. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

   DeeDee71 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I'll have to be different then the rest and say yes there should be some sort of dress code. I have seen to many CNA's tell pt. that they will be their nurse for the evening. A clear name tag isn't...

10. How much authority do school nurses have?

    DeeDee71 replied to flashpoint's topic in School

    I rarely ask for a physician's note, in most cases the parents do pretty good at keeping their kids home when needed. I never demand treatemnts or testing to be done, that is up to the physician. The...

11. Sports Physical Frustration

    DeeDee71 replied to Mrs.B's topic in School

    I have grades 6-8, there is a standard sports PE form in the main office. The physicals are done by the student's own doctor then brought in to the coach of the sport the student is involved in. If...