CaroleN199

I am still not working and thought I had a job. I went to the VA Medical Center last week where I live and had an interview. I really thought I had a chance. Then I got an e-mail this afternoon stating that even though I had the experience and b...

Thank you for the reply. I went today and had an interview and I was not offered the job. The HR person told me that it would be too much for me with just 9 mos experience. She said it was a 28/29 bed unit and she needed someone with more exp...

I tested positive for MRSA in the nares when I was in the hospital for 3 days with pneumonia. The nurse said they wont do anything about it but they came into my room in gowns and I wonder if this is good to be working as a nurse now that I can pass ...

Yes, I am home and winding up on my Avelox which I have taken for 14 days. It covers the gram positive and gram negative bacteria growths. I am returning to work next week. I thought though that once a person was colonized they continue to show up po...

I am confused somewhat too. I am colonized because I am a nurse and working around MRSA day in and day out. Now, I am testing positive and in a hospital setting was treated like a very dangerous person to be around, isolated and signs all over th...

I just googled and found out what I needed to know..... nares are swipped every few week till negative.. so, this shall pass. I am truly lucky my immune system is strong. I will always, always wash my hands and glove!! In LTC it doesnt feel ...

Thank you all for listening to my plight. I was called into the office at lunch time and told I had to be let go. I worked in Asst. Living. The residents are very much oriented x 3. I know we have rules that must be followed and I had no problem with...

I have been a licensed PN for 6 months now and have heard really great things about Excelsior college in Albany, NY (on line) It would be perfect for me as I am a voracious reader and can work evenings and weekends on this from home. My hubby is gone...

Glad to hear that ! I was hoping it was a go ahead and do ! Thank you for the quick turn around reply! Carole, LPN in PA

I am so grateful and lucky that this forum is here to provide me with an outlet for my needed emotional support. This is so needed for us nurses for giving an unbiased opinion and some directional help. I will keep you all informed - I have been on...

Yes, resident was receiving humalog - fast acting - 5 units pre breakfast, 6 lunch, 5 dinner and 2 hs. 8:30/9:30 PM The DON on call at this ALF is an LPN. No RN here and I should have called the dr for clarification. My wrong decision. How easy it is...

Thank you for the advice. Yes, I do know for sure NEVER EVER give any medication without a doctors VTO or script if not on the MAR per physician's orders. This certainly is a lesson learned. With the economy, in my area, there is a freeze on in hos...

Thank you so much Ms. Deva for all your special encouragement! :) Could you pease explain what per diem assignments are ? And... do they pay as much as a full time job? Or is the only perc missing the benefits such as medical coverage? Oh, I also ca...

I just took my NCLEX PN this afternoon. Boy was I surprised how difficult the questions were. I was told as of April 2008 they had become more difficult. I will know in 24 hrs how I did. When I did my med/surg clinical in a hospital setting I truly e...

Oh Duhh Boy you can tell I am a GPN. :) I have a PDA loaded with all that stuff on it. And it can give me tests and what the normal ranges are for lab values. I have not used it for a few months since I have completed school. I need to get back in t...

Thank you again Ms. Deva... A pocket guide to diseases and procedures. I will look for those for sure. That is what nursing is all about .. teaching and abetting fears. Would Barnes and Noble be a good place to get these?

Thank you Ms. Deva for your input. I agree with you about the online education. I would prefer the classroom myself. Nursing is a special profession for sure. :) Merci for your thoughts!

At the job fairs we have had - Rue University has been plugging their studies. They send the books and you can complete at home in your own time. Also, you do two week-ends (I think) for clinical before sitting for the RN NCLEX. What is all of you...

Jules,How exactly do the CLEP credits work and how is one eligible for them?Thank you ........Carole

Thank you Rexie, I thought that was the case about not really holding any clout after this Rue Education was all said and done. I have decided to go the DCCC route. I am gonna do my 1,000 hours needed and take the courses through the College. I will ...

Hello there, I am new here to this forum. I happened upon all of you by a search I did in google. I am currently in the CAT Brandywine Program in Chester County. I graduate in April 2008. I am so honored to be taught by the wonderful nurses the...

Thank you so much for all the wonderful and special advice! I will try and get a job then as a floor tech. That is excellent advice. I can do week-ends and work on doing the vitals and then transition in to the floor. I especially want ...