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  1. Ready to go MD... but actually chose nursing!

    Mollypita replied to lovepink88's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe nursing is the way for you to go then. I can't imagine anyone being successful at medical school without really, really wanting it!! Still, I would advise taking a year off to explore your...

  2. Poor spelling in charting

    Mollypita replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    The way I always remembered it was that when you're reclining you're lying down. When you put something down, you're laying it (on the table or whatever). The first is more passive, the second an act...

  3. Disgusted!

    Mollypita replied to rawrn's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand wanting to utilize your skills, but realize that the experience you're getting now is also important. ALL nursing experience is important, and it all contributes to your knowledge....

  4. Just hate those navy blue scrubs

    Mollypita replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is going to all navy or navy/white also! I think it's dull, but I guess worse things have happened. Most of us just aren't pleased with having to buy a bunch of new scrubs. Plus, after...

  5. Where have all the LPN's gone?

    Mollypita replied to rayk1021's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine LPN's being phased out, especially somewhere like Florida!! I was an LPN for 13 years and never had problems finding employment. I think it's a great way to get your feet wet in...

  6. Calling all introverts! I need your input

    Mollypita replied to Puppy_Love's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny to see this written when I've wondered about it many times myself. I too am an introvert, and after 13 hour shifts on a busy med-surg floor, I definitely need time to myself, alone! Like...

  7. new lpn job.whats best? VA long term care or public long term care facility?

    Mollypita replied to newtitle's topic in General Nursing

    Pick the VA!!! Like someone pointed out above, the benefits are fantastic. Furthermore, you get a GOOD, LENGTHY orientation (I'm speaking from experience). And if you don't like your first unit or...

  8. ethical dilemma with a DNR last night

    Mollypita replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I could be wrong here, but it seems that the admitting physician really dropped the ball... he/she should have taken care of the necessary paperwork upon admission. What a shame. I would feel the...

  9. Level of intelligence

    Mollypita replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    I would just add, regarding his/her comment about posts on this site- I remember a thread with a poster whose spelling and grammar made her sentences barely comprehensible. Then come to find out...

  10. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    Mollypita replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree that your pediatric requirement will be very difficult to meet, even if the economy does pick up (and jobs along with it). But the amount of money is definitely doable. As a single...

  11. How do I explain that I'm "JUST" a LPN ??

    Mollypita replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You've already received some good advice but I had to chime in as well. I was in the exact same situation years ago, also at a young age. I didn't get my RN until 2008, and it was my LPN that...

  12. Public Health in Ghana, per Obama

    Mollypita replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Touche everyone. I don't know if anyone is still following this thread, so I'll just ask a question of the naysayers: If you could rule out corruption, would you then support such help? Would you...

  13. Auscultating for Bowel Sounds After Surgery

    Mollypita replied to jo716's topic in General Nursing

    This is another one of those things that are far different in theory than in practice. Who has 20 uninterrupted minutes to auscultate bowel sounds in a post-op? What you're seeing in clinical or on...

  14. Public Health in Ghana, per Obama

    Mollypita replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    We've been sending that much and more for years now. The money is probably a drop in the bucket here, but can do tremendous good in such a needy place as sub-saharan Africa. I don't like huge...

  15. Entirely off topic, short, vent!

    Mollypita replied to markuskristian's topic in General Nursing

    If you can wait a few days, buy one off Ebay, they have any kind you could want. Sorry about the rotten

  16. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    Mollypita replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked in a SNF in California in the mid-90's, I was the charge nurse for 44 patients on the 3-11 shift as an LVN. Every night I was rushed and stressed, and felt like my license was on the...

  17. Lincoln Tech's FIRST LPN Class - Should I Attend??

    Mollypita replied to MedNurse2k's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the above. There's always a person or two that drops out of school (or flunks out), and it's not fair that they should ruin it for everybody else. And the cost is WAY too much!...

  18. New grad frustrated, but trapped...in a "profession" i HATE.

    Mollypita replied to Sparx28's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to be judging things very harshly when you haven't been doing this very long at all. It's always hard at first- especially the first 6 or 7 months. You really should give it a little more...

  19. More frustrations dealing with end of life oncology patients...

    Mollypita replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a floor with some palliative beds and absolutely, there's no reason to be stingy with drugs at that point. WHY should that person be at all aware of resp distress, pain, or the inevitable...

  20. Please Help Out-Heart Transplant Needed, Not Covered By Insurance

    Mollypita posted a topic in General Nursing

    Call me a cynic, but I would look for some corroborating evidence before believing this (an actual news article or something). If it's true, I really think Medicaid would cover it, but of course that...

  21. FMGs that became RNs---How are you adjusting?

    Mollypita replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask why you chose to pursue nursing in this country, rather than medicine? Is it an easier route or something? I've never worked with any FMGs but I wouldn't have a problem doing so. I would...

  22. TuTonka wants to know--what keeps you in nursing?

    Mollypita replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    I need a

  23. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    Mollypita replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    We got the wonderful opportunity to attend a couple "educational" inservices... gee thanks. I wasn't expecting much but for them to promote that like it's any sort of celebration seemed ridiculous....

  24. Nurses whom give overly detailed reports...

    Mollypita replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, in defense of some of these loquacious nurses... when I was a newer nurse, I felt that I could leave out things that my pt didn't have or weren't pertinent and was criticized for it!! For...

  25. New Grad, bad day.

    Mollypita replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your manager or charge nurse stepped in to help you. That's what they are there for. And don't even get me started on docs who refuse to order adequate pain