iwanna

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  1. lost mom during the first semester

    iwanna replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    tolerantgirl, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Nursing school is stressful enough, but I cannot even imagine a tragedy like that. taketwoaspirin had a great post. And, to taketwo aspirin,...

  2. Is this even possible?

    iwanna replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yikes, angelfire! Please go have a relaxing weekend when MIL comes to visit. Yep, hotwire and priceline have some great deals. Really treat yourself to some R&R. You so deserve

  3. Charting Wounds

    iwanna replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    I am an inactive nurse, however, I wanted to ask what is your line of report? You did report it to the preceptor. I would think that you would just chart what you observed and noted. Also, say that...

  4. My elderly mother scared me tonight, coughing and gasping

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in General Nursing

    BelleKat, Thanks for the reply. Well, I got a hold of her primary care dr. this morning. They arranged for her to have a swallow evaluation done this Friday. So, that is a start. Of course, I am no...

  5. LPN exam

    iwanna replied to cea1982's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You can't take LPN exam wtihout graduating from PN school. I had failed a course while in RN school. I was very close to the senior level. I had to transfer to an LPN prgram in order to take the...

  6. Below 3.0 GPA and you still got in?

    iwanna replied to MsKaz's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it depends on the school, as they all vary. I believe that most of them look at your pre- req courses. Fifteen years ago when I applied for nursing school, I had a GPA of 3.46 and 3.5...

  7. New Grad or Old Grad?? HELLP!

    iwanna replied to Nurse This!'s topic in California Nursing

    I would not think that a refresher course would be necessary. You just passed your boards not long ago, so your knowledge should be pretty fresh. Just be patient! I don't know about the corrections...

  8. Ugh-worst thing I've ever done to a patient...

    iwanna replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, how awful & great at the same time that he said, "Ow". Awful for you because you know he felt pain, but good for him that he was revived . And, they always re-iterate do not worry about...

  9. To Pittsburgh vicinity nurses - questions about public transportation and/or housing

    iwanna posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am going for LPN refresher program at CCAC in downtown Pittsburgh. I live about 70 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. So, the commute will be quite exhausting. However, I have a niece who lives in...

  10. CNA with Autoimmune disease

    iwanna replied to Riley1234's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You do not have to disclose your illness. However, if you have certain limitations (like physical restricitons that would nterfere with your job duties), then you have to be

  11. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    iwanna replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's a shame the in this day & age racism still exists. I have a bi-racial grandbaby. I was devastated when my single daughter told me that she was pregnant to her AA BF. I was not devastated...

  12. Asked about orientation? Is that mistake?

    iwanna replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    Thanks tashby. Well,I applied back in May. So, I am thinking they either let someone go, or they quit. So, if I do decide to keep this interview, I as thinking that of course they will mention I...

  13. Asked about orientation? Is that mistake?

    iwanna replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    Tashby, Did you call, today? I got a call from a hospital that I applied to back in May. They asked if I was still interested, and I told them yes. However, I am having second thoughts. I think...

  14. Non-detectable street drugs?

    iwanna replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps, error, or the cut off for the test is too high. I don't think that all drug tests are fool proof,

  15. Asked about orientation? Is that mistake?

    iwanna replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    I would think that she'd take it as a complement. Everyone needs orientation to new jobs. My last job was a 14 day orientation and more if you needed it. IMHO, I think that you are okay. Please let...

  16. To Pittsburgh vicinity nurses - questions about public transportation and/or housing

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Okay, never mind about the housing, I have that covered now. And, I will only have about a 20 minute commute to CCAC, so I will probably just

  17. Reason for leaving a job?

    iwanna replied to Quaffetti's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just say that you are ready to exlore other opportunities. There is nothing wrong with wanting to change. Like OP mentioned just don't mention any negatives about your current

  18. RN delegation of tasks

    iwanna replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Also, it varies from state to state. In PA, an LPN is now allowed to take and note

  19. How much sleep?

    iwanna replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I need at least 7 hrs. in order to function properly. In the past, I really let myself get sleep deprived. I worked 3 doubles a week. I would not get to bed until 12:30 or 1:00, then up again at...

  20. Maybe it was a big mistake to be a nurse :(

    iwanna replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with Flying

  21. Have you seen Zyprexa, Risperdal, Remeron...make a difference?

    iwanna replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Also, we would give these to children and adolescent's for behavior management issues as well. That was part of my job that I totally disagreed with. Sometimes, I believe the adolescents would act...

  22. bolusing a trach with ns but not suctioning afterwards

    iwanna replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    From my own personal experience, the bolus of ns for thick secretions, plugs have been very relieving, and followed by gentle suctioning. I have had two trachs in the past. I guess it depends on the...

  23. Why hire an LPN rather than an MA for a doctor's office?

    iwanna replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    $13 an hr. for an MA? I am an LPN and maybe would get $13 hr. in a specialist's office. Your cost of living must be high. Or, is our pay rate just low? An MA in my area will start out at $9 an...

  24. About Liver Cancer

    iwanna replied to meagansmom's topic in General Nursing

    My ex has liver cancer too. We have been divorced since 1987. He was more into drugs than drinking. Not only was he a lousy husband, but a terrible father to our children. He wasn't involved very...

  25. Please MAJOR TROUBLE!!

    iwanna replied to setingle's topic in General Nursing

    So, this inquiring mind wants to know if you took the test,