starsgirl78

starsgirl78

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  1. Heartland Hospice or Seasons hospice

    starsgirl78 replied to LvANrse80's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Seasons is not a non-profit

  2. O2 administration in imminent pts

    starsgirl78 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Working CC, I recently followed a nurse that did something that struck me as odd. The pt was pretty imminent and was mouth breathing with long periods of apnea. She had been on O2 @ 5L via N/C. When...

  3. Help I took a percoset and Im a new Hire!

    starsgirl78 replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I have. But if I were in the position of trying to find a job I wouldn't do it. I have anxiety issues and take klonopin prn when my regular meds aren't cutting it. When my scrip ran out...

  4. Things that nobody tells you - what was your first

    starsgirl78 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a fairly new hospice nurse (CC) and it has definitely been interesting. I am realizing that there are so many things that they never tell you in nursing school about death and dying and also...

  5. Continuous Care for unMANAGED symptoms?

    starsgirl78 replied to TLDey's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a CC nurse (staff, not agency) and the only time I have ever been sent to a case for teaching is when it's a transfer from hospital to home or from a facility to home. The teaching I do is in...

  6. I feel silly wearing Grey's Anatomy Scrubs - but they are SO comfortable!

    starsgirl78 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wearing a set right now, as a matter of fact! I love the way they fit. I'm petite 5-1, but curvy and they fit me perfectly. I don't have to have the pants altered and the tops fit over my...

  7. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    starsgirl78 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm finally employed. Looks like I'm changing specialties! I was offered a hospice job last week. I had tried forever to get into hospice since I was a new grad but couldn't get anyone to give me...

  8. Anyone else hate the online job application process??

    starsgirl78 replied to LPNnowRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hate them too. The worst is when you spend 45 minutes filling one out and your browser crashes and loses everything! I've had a couple interviews where I submit my resume, fill out the online app,...

  9. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    starsgirl78 replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand what it's like to be in a job you hate. My first job as a new grad turned out to be miserable. I made the mistake of bailing for the first thing that came along after putting in...

  10. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    starsgirl78 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Count me in. Unemployed since 11/2010. Started in '09 as a new grad LVN at an urgent care clinic. The completely irregular shifts that turned out to be mostly nights and weekends finally took their...

  11. What do you do when you are the friend/family member and not the nurse?

    starsgirl78 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was visiting a friend in the hospital yesterday. She had surgery the night before to repair a compound tibia fracture. Whenever I walk into a situation like that, I never go in letting the entire...

  12. Nervous! Giving notice today, and immediate manager is not in, but assistant is! Help

    starsgirl78 replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad for doing what's right for you! You are giving plenty of notice. No need to feel bad. Good luck to you today and congrats on the new

  13. Burnt out LTC New Grad with Care Now Interview

    starsgirl78 replied to PurseGirl1113's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at Care Now for over a year. Care Now pays really well for LVN's. The starting rate when I started was $16.50 an hour and you get night and weekend differential plus quarterly bonuses....

  14. Rules of the Dr.office

    starsgirl78 replied to prowlingMA's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    LOL! I always just pretend I don't see their phone and start asking questions. They usually get the

  15. Concorde Arlington, Texas work/school

    starsgirl78 replied to ptrdsmn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know. I feel like such an underachiever. After my divorce, I found myself moving back in with my parents as a single parent with no career and no education. I chose to take the slacker's way out...

  16. Are there any new or recent LVN grads in Dallas, TX area?

    starsgirl78 replied to Bianca'sDream's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was looking in Tarrant county for days or evenings only. I would have had many more options if I wanted nights. LTC wasn't my first choice, but it wasn't my last either. I'm happy with what I...

  17. Are there any new or recent LVN grads in Dallas, TX area?

    starsgirl78 replied to Bianca'sDream's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started applying prior to graduation. There are a few places that will hire a GVN, but most want you to have your license. I know a couple of classmates that have found jobs at LTACs but there...

  18. Are there any new or recent LVN grads in Dallas, TX area?

    starsgirl78 replied to Bianca'sDream's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hmmm. My experience has been different. I graduated March 31, took boards on April 22, my license was issued the 28th, and I was formally hired yesterday at a LTC facility. I originally started out...

  19. i think i failed my nclex pn.

    starsgirl78 replied to rjvarra37's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it Wednesday and it stopped at 85. I knew I failed. I didn't know anything on the test. It was all completely foreign to me. I came out of there in tears. The Pearson "trick" gave me a...

  20. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    starsgirl78 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed! It

  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    starsgirl78 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    starsgirl78 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday at 0800. It shut off at 85, which scared the crap out of me. I have tried the "trick" a couple times and got the message to contact my board. Hopefully this theory...

  23. Which school is better in Dallas, Texas for LVN? Concorde,Platt, or Dallas Nursing In

    starsgirl78 replied to kw29student's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations Wendy! I'll see you on Saturday. I'm graduating from the day program. Just picked up my cap and gown today! Regarding the Concorde bridge program, I have been hearing about that...

  24. Excelsior friendly hospitals in Dallas?

    starsgirl78 replied to jrsyjo's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not sure about Dallas, but I do know that Cook Children's no longer reimburses for Excelsior tuition. This makes me think that they are not necessarily

  25. Concorde Arlington, Texas work/school

    starsgirl78 replied to ptrdsmn's topic in Texas Nursing

    They've just recently re-worked the program. Apparently now they have gone to 5 levels and 15 months. I think they are taking smaller groups as well, which would account for the waiting list. For...