Duflinkka

Duflinkka

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  1. I'm tired of being assualted at work!!!

    Duflinkka replied to Candy303's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been a sitter, but I've been assaulted more times than I can count in LTC. Those little old folks with Alzheimer's can really pack a

  2. Who's gonna admit it that they went into Nursing b/c of the salary?

    Duflinkka replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I got my LPN because I enjoy nursing. Every time I tried to leave it I came back. I will admit straight up I'm getting my RN for the

  3. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    Duflinkka replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I want to stop reading, yet I can't look away!

  4. Some parents amaze me

    Duflinkka replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    I just completed a peds clinical rotation, and it was all I could do to keep from saying, "Hey, you - outta the gene pool!" to most of the parents I met.

  5. Did bad credit prevent you from getting a loan for school?

    Duflinkka replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Government student loans don't check credit, only private lenders like banks do - thank goodness. Talk to your financial aid advisor at

  6. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    Duflinkka replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add that she did not pick at it, or poke it, or anything. She just picked up his arm. Who knows what she'll get from having some of that pus in her eye? I would never take it upon...

  7. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    Duflinkka replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just about a week ago my co-worker went in to check a boil on a resident's arm. She went in to look, picked up his arm, and it exploded all over her. She had disgusting, foul-smelling pus in her...

  8. In reality, what is the average starting pay?

    Duflinkka replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    In Sioux City, the hospitals start at about 18.00 - much lower than Des Moines. My LTC facility is offering me 20.00 after I pass my boards. That is, if I can get through the

  9. CNA trouble.. again!?

    Duflinkka replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in General Nursing

    An on call team would be fantastic. That is totally impossible, though. Staffing is such an issue here, as I'm sure it is everywhere. In our facility they make the schedule out with blanks for...

  10. Alegent healthcare

    Duflinkka replied to Duflinkka's topic in General Nursing

    OR would be great, but since I'll be a new grad I might need to spend a year on Med surg to develop my

  11. CNA trouble.. again!?

    Duflinkka replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I had a similar experience the other night. One of my CNA's was staying late from 6-2. She was supposed to be relieved at 4 pm, but the 4pm CNA never showed up. She was a no call, no...

  12. Do you ever offer to shave female patients?

    Duflinkka replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very true - it's normal care in LTC. I don't think I would ask anyone in a hospital

  13. Do you ever offer to shave female patients?

    Duflinkka replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA in LTC I did it for residents after every bath. I have always just thought of it as part of care. Every morning I pluck my own - hopefully if I ever land in LTC someone will do it...

  14. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    Duflinkka replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I started looking for my keys once after I started the car... so they were in the ignition. Also, if I stop at Wal Mart I will wander for hours, randomly purchasing things I never use. For example:...

  15. Are you relocating after you graduate??

    Duflinkka replied to TopazLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been dreaming of driving a UHaul to my graduation. Even if it's just to Omaha or back to Des Moines. I would love to go to Arizona or someplace south, though. I don't think I'd miss winter...

  16. I'm leaving LTC

    Duflinkka replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Best of luck! I'm out too, as soon as I get my RN. Please keep us posted on your

  17. Best shoes while on the floor???

    Duflinkka replied to ICURN08's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I love my airwalk clogs. They're more comfortable than crocs in my opinion, and they're only about 15 bucks at payless!!! I worked 3 12's in LTC last week wearing them, and my feet were...

  18. Need Pep Talk, Please...

    Duflinkka posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just recently graduated from an LPN program and am working on my RN this year. I have been working for an agency as a CNA this past year, and they were happy to start assigning me as an LPN as soon...

  19. Need Pep Talk, Please...

    Duflinkka replied to Duflinkka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. I have a day off tomorrow and I'll be pushing

  20. Personal questions about student loans...

    Duflinkka posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, everyone! I am a new grad LPN from NW Iowa. This year I will be working on my ADN RN at Western Iowa Tech. When I am finished, I will have almost 40,000 in student loans. Most of this comes...

  21. What's In Your Pocket?

    Duflinkka replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RN notes - I have it on my PDA. I also have 5 minute Clinical Consultant, my drug guide, and lots of others. But RN notes is really

  22. Iowa - RN Pay

    Duflinkka replied to MidEvil's topic in General Nursing

    I just started as an LPN in Sioux City - LTC, new grad. My pay is 15.00 an hour. We generally run quite a bit lower than Des Moines. RNs up here start at about 18.00 in

  23. what good resource book do you carry with you

    Duflinkka replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you do plan on getting a PDA, might I suggest you go to Skyscape.com for the software? It all links together so everything can be easily cross referenced. My school requires that we get a PDA and...