MentalRn

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  1. Tired of being treated like we are less than a nurse because we are not RNs!!

    MentalRn replied to misscutiecute2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree that people can be cruel in our field. I do not understand why some think there must be a pecking order of such. I was a CNA and then went on and got my LPN in which I practiced for many years...

  2. Alaska Travel Nursing

    MentalRn replied to ERRNinMI's topic in Travel

    I have worked on contract in Anchorage Alaska. I have worked at the Native hospital, Providence medical center and I did a contract on Ft. Rich military base. I had very good experiences. I would not...

  3. Drug-Seekers

    MentalRn replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I think this argument is one that could be heard in many ERs across the nation. If you treat all people that come through the door the same you will never miss something you should have recognized.

  4. Fl LPN (in RN school) disgruntled over no job oppurtunities in Fairbanks/eielson area

    MentalRn replied to pcolaqtfighter77's topic in General Nursing

    You need to check with the Department of Corrections up there they frequently hire LPNs thoughout the state of Alaska including the fairbanks area and they pay quite well. Go online and search on the...

  5. LPN AND PROUD OF IT

    MentalRn replied to florianslove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you go girl! It never mattered to me if my superior was RN or LPN. The one with the most experience takes the

  6. Nursing Home v. Hospital?

    MentalRn replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started out in LTC and have no regrets. In fact I chose it over a hospital position when first out of school. I loved my time spent in LTC. I now work in med/surg tele. I do not feel that I was...

  7. Just accepted travel assignment to Nome

    MentalRn replied to Hollyrobyn's topic in General Nursing

    Pack warm clothing. Also bring any kinds of foods you may want that are dried or canned. Be prepared for detox patients like you have never seen before. I am currently in Alaska and it is an awesome...

  8. Has anyone went from ltc to hospital RN

    MentalRn replied to expo4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't stress the LTC experience. You will learn plenty. I started my nursing career in LTC and I do not regret it. I worked for several years in LTC before going into med/surg. I did not feel lacking...

  9. Leaving A 2 year contract - HELP

    MentalRn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am needing to leave a two year contract with the hospital I am currently with due to my husbands job relocating us. My problem is that I had accepted a sign on bonus to work at this hospital. I have...

  10. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    MentalRn replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I for one think it is a good idea. Experienced LPNs should be able to petition the board. Some of the smartest well trained nurses are LPNs. Some of the dumbest, with zero clinical skills have...

  11. Do You ever wonder why.....

    MentalRn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Do you ever wonder why some people are drawn into the field of psychiatrics? I myself have only been in psych for about 7 months, previoulsy worked in med/surg, and ED. I thought it would make my...

  12. Do you say you're a nurse...

    MentalRn replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just say "nurse". I have worked as a CNA, LPN and Rn and we all do nursing, taking care of the

  13. Mixing Medications For Emergency Treatments

    MentalRn replied to New2ER's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with the above post. I always have mixed the haldol w/the ativan, and given the benadryl by itself. When I'm not sure about mixing something I always call the

  14. How many of you worked during school?

    MentalRn replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time as an LPN while in RN school. I worked night shifts. Many places manily LTC offer weekend baylor plans where you can work 2 shift doubles back to back on Sat and Sun and get paid 40...

  15. I send pt home with heplocks!!

    MentalRn replied to luce2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try and not be so hard on yourself. We do all make mistakes. You certainly are not a bad nurse because of this. Your charge nurse and preceptor were GREEN at one time too, they just forget to mention...

  16. made a med error

    MentalRn replied to jelorde37's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think your honesty is refreshing. As a charge nurse I trust nurses like yourself because I know you will come to me when you have made a mistake, and we all make them. Lord knows I have made my fair...

  17. How many nurses had hands-on experience before starting nursing school?

    MentalRn replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA for several years, then a med assist CNA, then an LPN, and now RN of several years. It certainly has helped me a great deal, but most importantly I understand what it is like to fill the...

  18. LPN working as CNA

    MentalRn replied to LPN01112005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have filled in as a CNA/PCT several times when they can't find someone to do the job, and I don't mind. It pays the

  19. Failed again!!! :[

    MentalRn replied to Jab08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think that #1 you should not be so hard on yourself. #2 you do not need more study, you need help with a possible anxiety disorder. Many people have a hard time in this area. I would seek the advice...

  20. There is no nursing shortage!

    MentalRn replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! There are several nurses that have left the floor. Sure we get paid well at times, but it is so hard to schedule in time for family and life in general. Where I work you need to think ahead a...

  21. Need some insight (CNA-LVN transition)

    MentalRn replied to tattooednursie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take heart! It will become easier for you. It isn't that the job is easy its just that you will become more familiar with being a nurse. I did the same thing as you. I worked for 8 years as a CNA...

  22. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    MentalRn replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations on passing the boards! It is good to remember that it is the person and not the initials behind there name that make the nurse. Whether you be RN or LPN. I started out as a CNA then...

  23. Entitled Generation

    MentalRn replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that is hard to find reliable help these days. The younger generation wants the weekends and holidays off so us older nurses end up covering those shifts most of the time. I have been at my...

  24. Alaska Nurses

    MentalRn replied to 123student's topic in General Nursing

    It is very expensive up here in Alaska! I am here working on contract and then will return to my home state of Idaho. It is not worth it to come up here for 25 - 30 hour job and then try to live of...

  25. Question

    MentalRn replied to nunieboy's topic in General Nursing

    You most certainly will have lots of job opportunities! Providence Hospital's web site has a lot of information for new nurses, programs etc. Also North Star Behavioral hospital in Anchorage is always...