iwanna

iwanna

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  1. Thanks. It turns out the job was very per diem, meaning I may have work for awhile, then not get called for two or three months. It is just to make some extra money. Also, I found out that it was...
  2. Tomorrow, I have an interview for a mobile med worker for a behavioral health center. Although, a nursing license is not required, I am still applying. My reasoning is that if I get my foot in the...
  3. 12 hrs. is a long shift. What hrs. do you work? And, how old is your dd patient? I am just asking out of curiosity. I am thinking about applying for home health shift work. Do you work through a...
  4. Taking a pay cut to work PRN

    I thought that PRN usually got paid MORE and not LESS than pt or ft. I know that one of my jobs, I was a little disappointed when my status went from PRN to PT. My pay rate was cut, however, the...
  5. PSYCH NURSES-please help

    IMO - Even out of control behavior is psych condition. Many of the out of control adolescents have borderline personality disorder. Some drs. view it as having a physical origin in the brain. And,...
  6. Rejection is tough

    At the risk of sounding really stupid, what is
  7. How Can You Tell if a Pt. Is Addicted???

    I was trying to copy and paste a page, but it was not allowed because there were too many images. Anyways, you can google this What's in a Word? Addiction Versus Dependence in DSM-V. This was a...
  8. I am thinking about volunteering for hospice. I am an LPN. With the exception of flu clinics, I really haven't worked much. I have been on disability since 2004. Briefly, I worked in NH last...
  9. Thanks for the info. I would love to shadow a nurse. Although, it seems that they really do not allow that much anymore because of the HIPPA. I have called a nursing agency and they told me due to...
  10. How Can You Tell if a Pt. Is Addicted???

    There is a major difference between addiction and dependence. I am "dependent" on tramadol. I have been on it for over twelve years. I still take it as prescribed and do not abuse it. However,...
  11. Methadone Maintenance

    This is a topic that really hits home for me. My daughter is in methadone maintenance treatment for opiate addiction. I am not thrilled about it at all. However, it was legal methadone or buying...
  12. I think it matters on the Sate Board of Nursing, every state is different. In PA, in 1996, I needed to at least graduate from a practical nursing program. I went to school for one quarter - that was...
  13. Q about med pass...

    Meds are very important and really stressed in clinical groups. I took a refresher course and gave many of the meds in the past. However, I still needed to write what I was giving, the usage,...
  14. What is really disgusting is that we pay the money to be abused. I could never understand why some clinical instructors were so brutal. Yes, I know that you have to be strong when it comes to saving...
  15. Re-entry after disability?

    Congratulations on the new job! I am hoping to get a permanent job, too. I am an LPN. I have been out of work since 2004. I am on disability, both SSDI and from LTD. I took refresher curse in...
  16. Prozac

    Anti-Depressants are not just for depression. They can be for chronic pain, too. But, it does not matter. If you have a chemical imbalance and need any psych meds, there should be no worrying about...
  17. Why do you need to get up at 3:30? Are there chores that could be let go, so you can get more sleep? I don't have fibro, but I do have sarcoidosis. I was diagnosed while completing my LPN. I...
  18. Bayada Nurses or PSA Healthcare

    I know the only two agencies that I would qualify are PSA or MAXIM. The only experience that I have is in Psych. I tried a nursing home, but it was too much for me. I just don't have the stamina...
  19. I need some advice on suctioning trachs

    I have had two trachs, one in 90, and again in 94. No, make that three, had another one briefly in 96. Anyways, to the best of my memory, I believe that I suctioned out. And, when I felt a plug, a...
  20. Nursing school, no friends

    You are still young at 28. If they are fresh out of high school, chances are they are immature. My question is why would you want to hang out with them outside of school? You can make friends...
  21. Licensure in PA but live in OH

    I live in PA. I obtained my PA license in 1997. I worked for 18 mos. in PA. Then found a job in OH. I interviewed for the job, got hired and applied for OH license. They sent me temp. permit, but...
  22. How are the families in PDN

    I was just wondering if everyone was satisfied with their families they work for. And, what do you do about lunch when you are working? Do you bring a lunch? What is a typical day like? The only...
  23. Thanks. I did seek services from a resume/interview specialist years ago. And, I did get a job that I applied for shortly afterwards. I would like to set up some mock interviews. I think that it...
  24. I think that I royally screwed up my interview. I worked in psych before. I have over 5 years of experience in behavioral health. But, I sure don't interview well. I did mention that I have...
  25. I got fired today

    As a result of being fired today, I wonder if I want to continue with a position that has so much liability. I just started working for allergy doctor about three weeks ago. Today, a patient called...