lsvalliant

lsvalliant

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  1. new to private duty, vent/trach questions

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Private Duty

    I'm very excited to be starting in private duty next week since everyone here has such positive things to say about it. My patient is going to be a bit on the heavy side though, but at least its just...

  2. What do psych home health nurses do?

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Home Health

    Just out of curiosity. What do psych nurses do in home health? Is it primarily assessments? I would think that patients would be responsible for taking there own meds. Please

  3. RN jobs in Pittsburgh area

    lsvalliant replied to MichelefRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Post your resume online. I have less experience than you and didn't have a problem finding a job. There are case management jobs posted online too. My suggestion is find a job first and then locate...

  4. What do psych home health nurses do?

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    thanks. I'm new to private duty with a medical patient, but my father-in-law who is a psychologist and I were both wondering what psych nurses do in the home health setting. Do they do mostly...

  5. which is better, ADC or littmann stethoscope

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The retailers I've gone to unfortunately wouldn't let me try them out for sanitary reasons. Karma, I am 'for real', if someone has tried both of them out, I thought maybe they would know which one...

  6. What To Do When Dating A Co-Worker

    lsvalliant replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    To be human is to be errant, which is why in this case I have a more realist POV. But I'm sure the OP appreciates your

  7. Cosmetic Nursing Job for New Grad - Advice Please

    lsvalliant replied to SparkleRN's topic in Aesthetics

    Lighten up. You are the luckiest B in the world.

  8. has anyone ever made the switch to MD?

    lsvalliant replied to aznbaby's topic in General Nursing

    That's because they probably don't know what they are doing and feel insecure around the nurses. They wont be talkin trash when one of us saves their butts. With regards to making the switch... Most...

  9. What To Do When Dating A Co-Worker

    lsvalliant replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    Is it unpolite to share one's experiences and give advice when asked for it? If you had enough life experience, i don't think you would recommend this. Why dont you try dating your boss and see how...

  10. Want to start traveling...any info/advice?

    lsvalliant replied to Carrie9RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    i'm kinda new at the agency thing, but as far as researching them, i've been typing in the agencies name here on allnurses and getting the feedback from the nurses here. You can also check the bbb...

  11. What To Do When Dating A Co-Worker

    lsvalliant replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    The guys from ES will ask anyone for their number. It's a good thing you didn't go there. OP, you should distance yourself and pursue it after she's outa there. Just be up front about it with her....

  12. What To Do When Dating A Co-Worker

    lsvalliant replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with dating at work isn't the actual dating, its the breakup. If it gets ugly, she will air all your dirty laundy or just make up some. Do you really want your co-workers to know what...

  13. How many of you hate your job?

    lsvalliant replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I've hated every job that didn't allow me to work independently. It's not that i'm not a team player, its just that I found the politics (*** kissing, social crap, having to deal with the mother...

  14. Working in a weight-loss clinic?

    lsvalliant replied to ColleenDeLorean's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken phentermine. It gave me lots of energy and lost 25lbs after I had a baby. I heard it is "safe" for short term use only though

  15. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

    lsvalliant replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Opening a business in the spring not related to nursing what-so-ever. Will be glad I can finally have the freedom to not have to listen to people's crap.

  16. I feel bad for quitting a new job

    lsvalliant replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    ...Hey, worst she could get from asking is a "no"... Its still a win-win situation for you and something that you shouldn't feel bad

  17. I feel bad for quitting a new job

    lsvalliant replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell them about your full-time offer. If they offer you full-time ask them to match your pay at the other job, then tell them your hourly rate is two dollars more than what you are really...

  18. vaxcare corporation

    lsvalliant replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Mollen is still hiring in my area. u should try them if your still looking. As far as Vaxcare goes, I'm not giving them my ssn or any personal info if nobody has heard of them and they are not listed...

  19. vaxcare corporation

    lsvalliant replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm from PA wondering the same thing. I have the application in my email wondering if they are legit. No responses and nothing on the bbb website makes me wonder. sorry i dont have an answer for...

  20. HH agency help

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Home Health

    I'm looking to find a good HH agency that will allow me to work in two cities (pittsburgh and L.A. during the winter), can anyone make any recommedations? I spoke with nursefinders and Maxim, but I...

  21. Working with mostly women. Heaven or Hell?

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi guys, I know this is the MENS student forum but I am curious about your perspectives. Do you think you get more respect or less because your a male? Do you think working as a nurse will help you...

  22. Seriously thinking about opening up a marijuana dispensary

    lsvalliant replied to zahryia's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    keep in mind that they get robbed alot! be safe and get a good security system or open by a police

  23. speaking of doulas

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does anyone know how much they

  24. IV start gone bad

    lsvalliant posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was in pre-op starting an IV on a healthy 32 year old guy getting a knee replacement. He was in the gurney HOB elevated about 60 degrees. I asked him if he needed me to lay him down and he of...

  25. IV start gone bad

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    Thanx. It really scared me. Ammonia popper is a good idea. Vagal response I get for passing out, but can it cause convulsions??? What do you guys