Happy2CU

Happy2CU

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  1. Cleaning your stethoscope :(

    Happy2CU replied to shannonFNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeppers ~ alcohol pads from work will do the

  2. Agency nurses refusing to work on a certain unit

    Happy2CU replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ditto to what the other posters said. The agency nurses have every right to protect their license if they feel they are being placed into an unsafe situation. I'm a full time dialysis nurse who also...

  3. A New 50 year old nurse!?????

    Happy2CU replied to timjo's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY go for it!!! I graduated from LPN school at age 46. I've been an LPN for two and a half years now. I was not the oldest in my class by any means. I started out in LTC and have been at my...

  4. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    Happy2CU replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Quote "....and then we all find out that the family member is not a nurse, but a CNA, or a Lab Tech or something stupid like that" WOW, that statement really steams me. My daughter is a Certified...

  5. Wondering how u decided where 2 work after nursing school.

    Happy2CU replied to ymr9860's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome!!!:welcome: I recently discovered this site as well and I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I do. I'm a fairly "new" nurse (two and a half years). As an LPN I don't have...

  6. Any one else annoyed by this?....

    Happy2CU posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reading thru the forums on another (non nurse related) site and read a post which just kind of irritated me. Not sure why, I don't know the poster and I shouldn't even care. But here goes........

  7. anyone have a nose ring?

    Happy2CU replied to rsjenni's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked previously in facilities where nose rings (or any facial piercing) needed to be either removed or covered with a small bandage. But it seems like they are becoming more mainstream now. At...

  8. How much did you take out in student loans?

    Happy2CU replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Nursing

    About six thousand, still paying it

  9. Scrubs

    Happy2CU replied to widenernurse09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I take mine from the dryer when still just the slightest bit damp. I try to "iron out" the creases with my hands, then put them on a hanger. I try to always purchase a cotton/poly blend. They seem...

  10. What is The Difference Between PRN and..

    Happy2CU replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been under the impression that per diem and prn are the same. I occasionally work per diem at a nursing home to supplement my full time dialysis job. The per diem rate is good ~ $22.50...

  11. Tattoos & Nursing

    Happy2CU replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously each facility has their own policy as to tats/piercings being covered or uncovered. I feel that as long as a tattoo isn't distasteful or gang related it's cool. Some tattoos are truly an...

  12. Dressing up like 'Indians'

    Happy2CU replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I feel it's wrong to "dress up" as a member of any ethnic group. Just kind of crass, distasteful and disrespectful. Several years ago my mother and her friend made "indian" costumes which...

  13. Any one else annoyed by this?....

    Happy2CU replied to Happy2CU's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel sorry for this man's wife. She was ill, in a different county and apparently all he could do is have fantasies about her care giver. As bad as I thought my ex-husband was, even he...

  14. So is hospital nursing better than long term care?

    Happy2CU replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    First, please don't jump to the conclusion that you are in the wrong line of work. I'm like you, a relatively new (two and half years) LPN. I started in LTC but found it exhausting and found the...

  15. Capd

    Happy2CU replied to ARBY's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work in Peritoneal Dialysis. We generally start out patients out on CAPD, obtain the KT/V and do a PET to determine membrane type. After that we train most folks on the cycler and they do CCPD...

  16. Feeling used

    Happy2CU replied to shannieliz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    75 patients ~ WOW ~ too much for one person!!! I work per diem at a LTC facility one day per week. I work 3-11 and am responsible for 30 patients. The 11-7 shift nurse is responsible for 60...

  17. I'm so disappointed. My hospital FIRED ME!!

    Happy2CU replied to hotomalis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was so moved when I read your posts. You seem like such a strong, amazing woman, wife and mother and nurse. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay

  18. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    Happy2CU replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're right BigB. Dialysis pays low here too. I earn $9.00 more hourly at the per diem LTC job than I do the dialysis job. The LTC facility I work at is soooooo hectic, 30 patients, heavy...

  19. Peritoneal Dialysis

    Happy2CU replied to LauraF, RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    PS ~ always make sure your lines are primed. Air in the lines will cause gas pain between the shoulder

  20. Need Advice - People Asking for advice..

    Happy2CU replied to Luvelyone's topic in General Nursing

    I empathize with you. My mother, however, would not ask me for advice because I am "only an LPN". Her words. She will, however, seek medical advise from a friend of hers who is a retired CNA who...

  21. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    Happy2CU replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have two jobs. I work full time as a dialysis nurse, then work per diem in LTC. The LTC per diem job pays waaaaaaaaay better than my dialysis

  22. Peritoneal Dialysis

    Happy2CU replied to LauraF, RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ditto to what the other posters have said. Always mask, wash your hands, use your hand sanitizer immediately prior to your connect/disconnect. Anyone in the room with you and the patient needs to...

  23. Grey's Anatomy star designs scrubs

    Happy2CU replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Aahhhhhhh... Grey's Anatomy scrubs. My life will be complete now.

  24. need advice

    Happy2CU replied to runnernurse487's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new member here. In my "other life" before becoming an LPN, I worked in Human Resources as a Recruiter for many years. I never asked a potential employee if they worked out their notice period...