CoCo_low

CoCo_low specializes in M/S,LTAC, ER-not exactly specialized.

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1. Major Career Change - Construction Management to Nursing

   CoCo_low replied to BayouBoy's topic in General Nursing

   It's sounds like nursing is something you really want to do. If you have already been accepted, I def. would. All the Pros you listed are very much true. I worked a construction related field -offshore oilfield diving- for 5 years before going to L...

2. Home Remedies - Share Yours

   CoCo_low replied to cooliegirl's topic in General Nursing

   Yogurt cleared up my daughters thrush. I forgot about Gentian violet.

3. Home Remedies - Share Yours

   CoCo_low replied to cooliegirl's topic in General Nursing

   Vinegar neutralizes jelly fish stings. Tobacco on a bee sting. Pee on a bull nettle sting. Aloe Vera for sunburns. Walnut to get rid of a wart. Baking soda works great to keep my problematic skin clear of acne. Once had a very eccentric Dr order " cr...

4. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

   CoCo_low replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

   What a little smart-y you have there. She was right to correct the MA. I was at a party last year and this chick telling people she was in "medical school". I was impressed, because she looked to be about 21..maybe. When I asked her what Universit...

5. im a student but....

   CoCo_low replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

   What do his labs look like before and after starting Detrol? Maybe the Lasix is effecting his electrolytes?? I really don't know, only a guess.

6. What would you do ?

   CoCo_low replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN/LVN

   "Well....she sat down in the floor...somehow....and the daughter was just...******. Came up to work to translate ....and of course she said that her mom wasnt being "checked on" enough by the cna's...which...I agree.....she's not..but what she doesnt...

7. How hard is it to get licensed in LA if I am a Lpn licensed in Mississippi?

   CoCo_low replied to Zoomnurse08's topic in Louisiana

   I am originally licensed in TX. While living in LA, I applied for a license by endorsement. I got a temporary work permit (license) in about 4 weeks and I believe my permanent license came in 90 days. Call the BON there in LA. They will tell you ever...

8. LPN Job in Louisiana

   CoCo_low replied to jgonzales1430's topic in Louisiana

   I worked for Gulf States Health Care- a long term acute care facility(LTAC) when I was living in Louisiana. Google it for the web site. They have facilities everywhere in La. As a new nurse you will learn alot and practice plenty of skills..starting ...

9. Can I sign LVN in a LPN state?

   CoCo_low replied to CoCo_low's topic in General Nursing

   Well that makes sense! Thanks!

10. What is the dumbest order you ever read?

    CoCo_low replied to SherRN's topic in General Nursing

    My all-time favorite extra-smart and quiet eccentric old school Doc is notorious for crazy orders. "Crepe myrtle stick dipped in cinnamon for nicotine withdrawal" Crepe Myrtle trees were easily reached outside the pt window. No I did not give...:uhoh...

11. Can I sign LVN in a LPN state?

    CoCo_low posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, everyone. I am licensed in my home state as a LVN. I have relocated out of state for the year, where I have received a license by endorsement. It seems like a petty issue that can be resolved just by signing LPN, which I do. But out of curiosity,...