DivaNurse2007

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  1. Employment in California for LVN's

    DivaNurse2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to see if any LVN's are having trouble with Employment in California. I currently live in Northern California and it seems that jobs in Dept of Corrections are there ...but..I dont see...

  2. Why did you choose to go into nursing?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well..Ive been bandaging people since I was 5 years old...lol.I l wanted to be a doctor, pediatrician, but looked at the schooling time wise and $ I didnt want to do it. Especially the long hours your...

  3. I have given Nursing my best is it not for me?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to chocolateskye's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm..THIS IS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE IM GOING THROUGH!IT makes me sick that this type of issue is still going on in the U.S. I am also african american I ended up taking a position with a company who is...

  4. How do you Single moms balance work and family?

    DivaNurse2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im a 8 month old baby . I work in SNF 3-11pm shift.I use to do overtime alot before I got pregnant, but now overtime is cut out per our DON.Im acutally okay with it since I have a baby now and I have...

  5. How do you Single moms balance work and family?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to DivaNurse2007's topic in General Nursing

    bump

  6. How to Write to Your Legislator

    DivaNurse2007 replied to Teresag_CNS's topic in General Nursing

    I wrote to my Senetor 2 weeks ago. hopefully my voice will be

  7. Im beginning to dislike geriatrics

    DivaNurse2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im a Charge nurse for 31 patients and a lot of them are demanding.Its driving me so crazy . I give my patients 100% my best all the time even though I have a heavy work load.I work my A$$ off for...

  8. Im beginning to dislike geriatrics

    DivaNurse2007 replied to DivaNurse2007's topic in General Nursing

    i think she is allowed to take her own medication, but i might check that tomorrow when i go back to work. i told my don but she just encouraged me to set my alarm clock on my cell phone and give it...

  9. should I change jobs? (long)

    DivaNurse2007 replied to sconoli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started my job at a nursing home about 3 months ago( sub Acute station- working Day shift) and I am starting to feel frustrated as well. I love my job residents and co workers, but I feel as though...

  10. LVN Programs In Bay area?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to sunshine24's topic in California Nursing

    City College of S.F does have a lottery .I went twice before I got picked and just graduated from there.Good Program and good teachers.You just have to keep trying.They put your name in there 2-3...

  11. What was your firdt LPN/LVN job?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to missdeevah's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My rate here in California is $29/hr as a Charge

  12. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel the same way. I have been orientating for 2 1/2 weeks now at a LTC with a new nurse. She does things your not suppose to do like not flushing the GT tubing, leaving meds in patients room,...

  13. Starting my 1st job as LPN in LTC in 2days

    DivaNurse2007 replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just started my first job two weeks ago. I had 2 day orientation(watching videos-hippa, etc.) and had 8 days on the floor.So about two weeks of orientation which seems long enough. Im kinda of...

  14. nervous about new job

    DivaNurse2007 replied to metfan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel Nervous as well. I got my first full time job at a LTC AM Shift with a load of 27-32 patients(which I think is alot), but im excited to be finally working. I was a CNA for 10 months and Im too...

  15. first job as LVN

    DivaNurse2007 replied to lavender rose's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck on the position. I worked as a CNA on a subacute rehab facility and from I experienced its pretty busy .The nurses were busy as well, especially the day shift. Im a new LVN and I accepted a...

  16. Getting started in school nursing.

    DivaNurse2007 replied to nurseiam1's topic in School

    I just graduated and have a part time school nurse position. I started today and I love it.Its about $22/hr, but like the "school Nurse" said , you can work part-time at another hospital while doing...

  17. Yay I passed the CA boards

    DivaNurse2007 replied to rizza's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: Great Job Nurse. Mine took that long to get back

  18. HELP!! SAUNDERS CD 3rd edition red book or LIPPINCOTT 2500 SCHOOL EDITION?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to lvnforlife's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just passed my Boards a week ago and I agree with the commuter. I used Saunders in combination with the Kaplan book as well.I also PM Suzanne for her study plan which works with Saunders. I passed...

  19. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    DivaNurse2007 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :angryfire This also makes me frustrating.Just when you went through hell trying to graduate and taking the board exams( then finding your results), you have to hear this comment all the time.I am...

  20. untruthful charting....

    DivaNurse2007 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at a rehab /LTC facility and im pretty new there .I was recently approached by a nurse who advised me that to stop charting that my residents are independent when they really are!!! It seems...

  21. fired, and questioning reason

    DivaNurse2007 replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with baptized by fire. What can you do in that case just let her/him go 51/50 on everyone??!.I question too on the policy on protecting staff members. I hope you find a better