iwanna

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  1. Applied to Maxim online, but now having second thoughts

    iwanna posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I applied online for a LPN "home health" position through Maxim. They called me the next mornng after I applied and left message. Then called again and left message on my home phone. After giving...

  2. Applied to Maxim online, but now having second thoughts

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Agency Nurses

    I had called and requested to shadow a nurse, but was told they could not do it due to liability issues. And, they said that only "hired" nurses get to shadow. Okay, so I went in and filled out all...

  3. I'm Injections and hitting blood vessels?

    iwanna replied to JourneyCC's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that my injection for flu vaccine was in blood vessel. I bled for quite a while afterwards, ended up with big bruise. My bruise was out of the landmark range for deltoid injections. I...

  4. Methadone

    iwanna replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that while taking methadone, other opiates will not create a "high". When addicts try other opiates while on methadone treatment they will not get high. However, I believe...

  5. I'll not be around for awhile

    iwanna replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. My prayers to God to console you during this

  6. from hospital to long term care

    iwanna replied to Charlie77's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like there are cliques that only accept "experienced nurses". I have tried to get informational interviews and to shadow. I was denied a shadow experience due to liability and...

  7. Either Give Me A Lunch Break Or Pay Me!!

    iwanna replied to cradlecrewer's topic in General Nursing

    I remember at the place I worked, that we filled out a form when we missed our break due to being so busy. It had to be signed by the charge nurse justifying not taking break. Finding relief from...

  8. The patient who wouldn't stop screaming...

    iwanna replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    At first, I wondered what Vit. A & G were, but I assume that G is for Geodon and Vit. A is for

  9. Need Easy RN school Ny or Jersey

    iwanna replied to Dionyonce's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is not easy. What is important is to have the "heart" for nursing. It is difficult. When you are in nursing school, it is "your life". It is very demanding, but the end result is so...

  10. I am talking to YOU!!!

    iwanna replied to *bettie*'s topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!

  11. No You Can't (Long)

    iwanna replied to nursesaideBen's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked at a psych hospital, and there were several nurses that had some form of mental illness. Some with clinical depression controlled with anti-depressants. Others were bi-polar on mood...

  12. LPN Licensure

    iwanna replied to toby4's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You must attend at least one quarter of PN school. I was in this position back in 1996. I made it quite far in my RN program, however, in order to get LPN I had to graduate from practical nursing...

  13. wrong injection for the patient

    iwanna replied to nursey2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just wanted to send you some ((((hugs))))). We all make mistakes, but what really matters is that we learn from them. I am sure that you will be extra

  14. Lovenox injection sites

    iwanna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in a nursing refresher course. My instructor has informed us to give Lovenox injections in the "love handles". Has anyone ever heard of this? I always gave them in the belly, but my...

  15. Lovenox injection sites

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I will be giving a Lovenox injection on my next clinical day. The information from the lovenox site was very

  16. Maybe, I am wrong to attempt getting job in hospital while on methotrexate?

    iwanna posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am LPN with Sarcoidosis and have been on disability for past 4 yrs. However, I am actively seeking to get back into nursing. I have my license and applying for various positions. One was in...

  17. I am about ready to throw in towel for nursing job

    iwanna posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    I have reached a point where I am now depressed. I have been trying to return to nursing since Feb after a four year hiatus. I have chronic illness, but I am stabilized on meds and need plenty of...

  18. Suggestions for good nursing drug book

    iwanna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just starting a nursing refresher course. My drug book is outdated from 2001. I liked the one I had from Springhouse. But, I would just like to get opinions from others on what their favorite...

  19. Used Trashed Nurses Shoes on eBay for 9.99

    iwanna replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    That is so gross!! That is one item that should never be purchased second-hand. With the exception of baby shoes for babies that did not walk, and it was only for show. Everyone's feet are...

  20. nurse with arthritis

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am on methotrexate. I have not been diagnosed with RA, but I do have rheumatoid nodules. I really don't have the bi-lateral pain for the RA diagnosis. However, I do have the positive rheumatoid...

  21. Cca

    iwanna posted a topic in Correctional

    I had applied for an LPN position by CCA a few months ago. I have a message today on my voicemail from them. From what I have read, they don't seem to be a good company to work for. Now, I am...

  22. Anyone been licensed with a pot charge?

    iwanna replied to bethann21's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yes, I have heard that it can in high doses. However, you have prescription for it, so it should not be a

  23. med error

    iwanna replied to learning lpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do not let this get you down. I am sure that you are not the first to make a med error where you work. I don't feel that you should be punished for the med error, however, the biggie was the RN...

  24. this is a question i been asked

    iwanna replied to djkillerbee5's topic in General Nursing

    They would both fall into opiate category, so you should be

  25. what did you learn in the real world that you wish you learned in nursing school?

    iwanna replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I would say the number one is time management. And, many times things are so different in the real world of nursing than what we learned in theory. Also, there are many skills that you don't have an...