iwanna

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  1. Questioning about starting all over again at 50+

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for the replies. I think that I will try it. First, I will call and confirm they will pay for it. I may be getting ahead of myself, here. My counselor thought that he would be able to get...

  2. What Pre-Reqs Do You Need For LPN To RN Program?!

    iwanna replied to Batman24's topic in LPN to RN

    In PA, I have to repeat all of the pre-reqs that I had taken back in the 90's. I do not have the opportunity to challenge the A&P, Micro, and any of my science classes. I had my Anatomy in the...

  3. Recently applied for county jail LPN job

    iwanna posted a topic in Correctional

    I recently applied for a county jail LPN position posted on monster.com. It was about 10 days ago that I sent my resume via internet, and I called the phone number listed(same job) in our local...

  4. THE WORST Experience/night of my life!

    iwanna replied to emmie08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    emmie08, I am an LPN that has been away from workforce since 2004. I am thinking about returning and reading your post brought back memories. I think many places have nurses that love to gossip....

  5. Hoodia for Weight Loss?

    iwanna replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you do get Hoodia, you have to make certain that it is the real deal. They should have the certification seal from Africa. Like I have stated before, it is expensive. I have tried cheaper ones,...

  6. Doctor becoming Nurse?

    iwanna replied to tenrec's topic in Nursing Career

    With that income expectation, wouldn't it be more realistic to think about a Physician's

  7. Please help

    iwanna replied to LPNinneed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area in PA, jobs are plentiful for LPN's in long-term care. I had taken my boards in March of 97. I applied to a hospital in April, but did not get that job. But, the following month I...

  8. LVN's first job. Nervous wreck!

    iwanna replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why is it that LTC do not give much orientation? I can remember years ago, shortly after passing my boards, I obtained a job at nursing home. I had a two-day orientation and was scared to death. I...

  9. Please help

    iwanna replied to LPNinneed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    She would contact the board of nursing in Pennsylvania. I had a license in Pennsylvania, but a few years later I found a job in Ohio(live close to border). It was no problem getting a license. I had...

  10. Hoodia for Weight Loss?

    iwanna replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had success with it. But, you need to make sure that you get the real stuff. I bought the cheaper versions from ebay. I tried some from GNC. But, the best was Desert Burn Hoodia. But, it is...

  11. Does anyone think nursing diagnoses are just plain silly?

    iwanna replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    I hated nursing care plans when I was in school. I understand how the student needs to know what nursing measures to take, but all the specifice nursing diagnosis seemed a bit ridiculous to me. And,...

  12. Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

    iwanna replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    I scored low on everything. However, I took the test for my daughter answering questions as how I see her. I was surprised at the results. It said that she was anti-social which I don't see. I have...

  13. Inactive LPN considering HH

    iwanna posted a topic in Home Health

    I am inactive LPN. I have been on long-term disability and SSDI for three years. When my license was up for renewal in 2006, I just placed it on inactive status. My license at the time was in Ohio....

  14. LPN interested in hospice nursing

    iwanna posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am just exploring getting back in to nursing. I have posted my story on other boards. Hospice, is an area of interest to me. However, the only background in nursing I have is mainly behavioral...

  15. I had very poor LVN/LPN training. Anyone else?

    iwanna replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    Honestly my LPN training left a lot to be desired. We did not have enough of clinical time. However, I was in RN training, mostly. And, I sure was grilled(and thank God!) there! I stepped back into...

  16. LPN interested in hospice nursing

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for replies. mc3 I have pm'd

  17. LPN wanting to return to field after 3 years

    iwanna posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am 50 yrs. old and have been on LTD and SSDI since June 2004. I have minimal background experience, as I have not started nursing until I was 40. My chronic illness(Sarcoidosis) has interfered...

  18. Pt. c/o substandard care to state-can I continue to provide care?

    iwanna replied to jetson's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I guess that I was misinformed. Fortunately, I was lucky while I was working. But, I will definitely purchase it when I return to the field. (have been out for a few years due to health...

  19. Pt. c/o substandard care to state-can I continue to provide care?

    iwanna replied to jetson's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just a note on the malpractice insurance. When I was in school over 10 yrs. ago, I had an instructor that advised against getting it. He said your facility will have you covered. And, if you had...

  20. Which job would be better for a new LPN?

    iwanna replied to catlvr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am 50, currently on disablity, thinking of returning to nursing. I did not get into nursing until later in life. I graduated when I was 40. I worked mainly in behavioral health. Althouugh, I did...

  21. Lots of reactions to the flu vax this year

    iwanna replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a mild reaction for the first time. I was extremely tired, sore throat, headache, chills, bodyaches, etc. I was in bed for a day. One day is sure worth it compared to 7 days. I am a flu...

  22. Discouraged

    iwanna replied to Medsport's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't be too discouraged. My last job, I was hired on the spot at my interview. However, weeks went by and I hadn't heard anything. The assistant DON told me that he would hire me, but Human...

  23. tylenol dosage question for 10. month old

    iwanna posted a topic in Pediatric

    My husband bought the wrong type of Tylenol for my grandson. He got "Children's Tylenol" and not "Infant's Tylenol". He is 10 months old and his weight is 24 pounds. His weight falls under the 2yr....

  24. tylenol dosage question for 10. month old

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for replies. Yes, I should know better than to ask that. I was just curious if they adjusted dosage due to baby's weight. I had a pediatrics course, ages ago and could not remember....

  25. LPN Psych Nurse

    iwanna replied to mamac0805's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN psych nurse. We passed the meds, gave prn injections, took vitals, did med ed groups, and occasionally did other groups. e.g. goal group, feelings, wrap up. It really depended on what...