Darlene K.

Darlene K.

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  1. GI office nurse as a newgrad - waste of skills?

    Darlene K. replied to newgrad04's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was in the same situation. I worked as an MA for 11 years and once I graduated LPN school the physician I was working for wanted me to stay (and I wanted to stay) because it was comfortable. But...

  2. What Freaks You Out?

    Darlene K. replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can handle it when an small child does those disgusting things, but when a bigger child or and adult does it, I'd

  3. 4th of July, no time and half

    Darlene K. replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I am salaried....so, no holiday pay for

  4. pediatric fever/septic workup

    Darlene K. replied to asapstat's topic in Emergency

    Infants 0 to 2 months with a rectal temp 100 or greater gets a full septic w/u. CBC, B/C, CMP, cath U/A, and L/P if all labs are

  5. pediatric fever/septic workup

    Darlene K. replied to asapstat's topic in Emergency

    Infants 0 to 2 months with a rectal temp 100 or greater gets a full septic w/u. CBC, B/C, CMP, cath U/A, and L/P if all labs are

  6. What Freaks You Out?

    Darlene K. replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like eyeballs! But even worse is the sound of a FX being

  7. What Freaks You Out?

    Darlene K. replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like eyeballs! But even worse is the sound of a FX being

  8. TV in the ED

    Darlene K. replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    I work in pediatrics and we have tv's. I think they work great with the kids. When patients have to wait in one spot for sometimes several hours, the tv helps pass the time with less complaints....

  9. TV in the ED

    Darlene K. replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    I work in pediatrics and we have tv's. I think they work great with the kids. When patients have to wait in one spot for sometimes several hours, the tv helps pass the time with less complaints....

  10. Where can LPN's work?

    Darlene K. replied to NewbieNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I work in pediatrics. I have worked in the Pedi ED and I now work in Pediatric Urgent Care. Just check with you local hospitals to see if they hire LPN's for Pediatrics. You don't know unless you...

  11. RN BLS PALS CCRN - translation please!

    Darlene K. replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    As a "new" nurse, usually you are allowed up to 1 year to obtain these certifications after you are hired. I agree, don't spend your money while your in school, your employer will take care of it....

  12. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    Darlene K. replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    OMG! I thought I had heard

  13. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    Darlene K. replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Some kids are very funny when they come in with various items stuck up their nose or in their ear. I think it's because they are so a matter of fact with their explanation. One little boy...

  14. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    Darlene K. replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    :chuckle

  15. Interview @ CMS Prison in MD on Mon.

    Darlene K. replied to newLPN's topic in Correctional

    In Florida, I was told the salary was ~ $15 - $16 per hour. Not near enough. Good luck to

  16. All Bad Nurses - Please Stand Up

    Darlene K. replied to bcelzo's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle You are so

  17. Changing needles prior IM injection

    Darlene K. replied to sharon holcombe's topic in General Nursing

    I always change my

  18. Your daily moment of Zen

    Darlene K. replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    Very cute........ :chuckle

  19. The Guy Dictionary

    Darlene K. replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    Those are funny!

  20. I need to find a LPN program in Tampa! HELP

    Darlene K. replied to MeggieMoo's topic in Florida Nursing

    Erwin Tech Center on Hillsborough & 22nd Ave has the LPN program. There is probably a waiting list there as well. It doesn't hurt to try. Good

  21. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    Darlene K. replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    I think $11.50/hr is too low for an LPN after 3 years of work. I have been fortunate enough to find a place that does pay well for what I do. I currently earn $19.60 / hr plus bonuses. However,...

  22. New LPN troubled with CNA's

    Darlene K. replied to TBLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Not all CNA's are "no

  23. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    Darlene K. replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    Pay differs depending on what area you work in, how long you have been licensed and your experience. In Tampa, new LPN's start ~ $13.00 / hour at the hospital. Is the salary amount that you...

  24. Are CNA's considered "Nurses"?

    Darlene K. replied to nursesherry's topic in General Nursing

    "Go by the way side"? If we ALL were as educated as you, then who would do your dirty work? Do you want to change diapers and give bedbaths? I have a problem with your quote "The times are...

  25. The Quickie--Er ????

    Darlene K. replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Very funny! :rotfl: :rotfl: