KaroSnowQueen RN

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    Maybe I'm just old and cynical, but....

    KaroSnowQueen posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But I read one more post where people say they aren't into nursing for the money, I am going to scream. Seriously? Is anyone THAT naive? NOBODY does work for free, out of the love of their hearts,...
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    How many different nursing positions have you had?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    Been an LPN for 30 years. 1984-5, LTC 1985-88, Stayed home with my kids 1988-1990 LTC 1990-91, Agency working for 2 hospitals 1991-2001, LTC 2001-2007, hospital 2007-2014, reviewed claims major...
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    LPN Undercutting...

    KaroSnowQueen replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for literally 30 years and my pay has been stalled in the $20-22 range for over 10 years. Even tho I have hospital experience in almost all areas except L&D, surgery and cardiac...
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    Don't want a full time job, but wait..,

    KaroSnowQueen replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Im glad you didnt take it - $15K is not worth the implied heartache I see in that
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    lost.....

    KaroSnowQueen replied to chelli73's topic in Travel

    Not sure whats going on with you, dont know if Illinois is a compact state. Or if your current state is. Oops, just saw Indy, nope not compact, darn it. I think I'd hit up a payday loan place and...
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    LPN before RN?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to TMCasaletto's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As an LPN of 30 years, get your ADN first. Period. If I had it to do over, I
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    KaroSnowQueen replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Like someone else said...an anonymous phone call.....Hello, police? I'm at Blahblah ER and that child rapist dude is HERE saying he's some John Doe. For God's sake get here before they let him...
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    only 30, in so much pain....dentures?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to thenursemandy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I, too, had horrible teeth. My parents had horrible teeth, taught me their fear of the dentist and gave me sodapop since infancy! I had my first tooth pulled at 14. Over the years, I would go to...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was given this diagnosis several years ago. A few years later, I was also diagnosed, nearly simultneously, with diabetes, autoimmune thyroid disease, and arthrittis. A couple of years after that,...
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    Is lying the new norm?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Home Health

    This happened to me, I filled out an online aplication, got a call almost immediately. 'Oh, that position, and all others like it, are already filled, HOWEVER, would you be interested in...?' No, I...
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    Why I Refuse Flu Shot

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Steve123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Every year, when i worked in a nursing home, we went down the halls passing out flu shots like Halloween candy. And every single year, at least one, usually two or three, occasionally more of the...
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    Oh, this isn't for me......

    KaroSnowQueen replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    Some of us are not cut out for home health, me being one of them. It is just not my cup of tea. Perhaps it isn't yours either. Keep looking, you'll find your
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    patient privacy

    KaroSnowQueen replied to naftali216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Me? I don't care if students observe. I figure if they want to see a round little woman get whatever done, more power to them. However, I remember clearly my mother being horrified that "gobs" of...
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    Has Nursing hardened you?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    As many other posters have said, I don't think its being in nursing in general that has made a change in me, so much as life itself has changed me. Nursing is a much harder job than you are prepared...
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    continuing AA after recovery program?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    While I have never been in your shoes (but for the grace of God...), I have a very close relative who was. For her, she went to AA at least twice a week, sometimes more. I agree with those who say...
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    Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    KaroSnowQueen replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    I agree that there are instructors out there who have some kind of mental/emotional instability. When I was in LPN school over 28 years ago, we had one instructor that was very up front about her...
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    Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    KaroSnowQueen replied to sarah16493's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. __x__LPN_____RN______Other 2.) How long have you been a nurse? A. Less than one year B. 1-3 Years C. 4-6...
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    Need black out shades. What kind?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to adamsli88's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Aluminum foil and scotch tape! The foil will mold to a good fit out over the window frame past the glass. Keeps out all light and
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    Family pushing antidepressants...why won't I agree??

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    NOT as a nurse, but as the mother of a grown daughter who could well have written your post, for pity's sake, take your doc's advice!!! If you try it for a couple of months, you, along with your...
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    What motivates you to go to work every day?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Got to have that insurance to pay for my stupid expensive
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    Are you a nurse? Do you draw blood? Can you take our Quick Survey?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to swytas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is your educational background? LPN Years of experience? almost 28 years Years drawing blood? 1990 - 2007 (17 years) What kind of education did you get for doing blood draws? one day intensive...
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    What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    I always say, This is Karo, I won't be in today, please tell my supervisor. It is NONE of their business what is or is not wrong with you. Sometimes I call in because I'm sick all right, sick of...
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    Just had a Consent Agreement go into effect, I feel like I'm hanging in limbo

    KaroSnowQueen replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And the Wisdom to Know the Difference. My mother lived bythat for 13 years, and it has helped me...
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    Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    My last 3 jobs prior to my present job all started out as 8 hrs, followed fairly quickly by 12 hr shifts. I would work 2 12's, have a day off, work 1 12, then have 3days off, repeat. I HATED...
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    Long hair for interviews

    KaroSnowQueen replied to maria25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have blond hair below my waist. If its winter, I leave it down. If its summer I put it up in a ponytail or chic bun. Either way, no one has ever mentioned my hair in the interview, and I've...