LauraF, RN

LauraF, RN ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Chamberlain University Nursing Informatics

    LauraF, RN replied to RNLucille's topic in Nursing Informatics

    CUNY says they have a practicum. In my history on nursing that means in person training. How is it all online if you have a practicum or is this something totally different? I am currently at...

  2. Chamberlain Reviews

    LauraF, RN replied to JenFutureRN14's topic in Chamberlain College

    People learn in different ways. Some people are visual learners, so people are hands on and others can get all they need from listening to lecture. I found that it is required to do the assigned...

  3. How To Succeed With Online Nursing Courses

    LauraF, RN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am loving my first semester back with RN-BSN through Chamberlain. I work night shift, 12 hours shifts, from home. I have time to dedicate to school and work. Making my kids proud, so far 6/8...

  4. You Are Not Getting Enough Sleep If...

    LauraF, RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of the advantages of working from home. I may fall asleep on the way to bed, but where ever I fall I will be in comfort of my own home.

  5. Non Nursing question: How do people with lots of credit card debt still have good credit?

    LauraF, RN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I have to agree with this statement. I'm tired of masks. I'm tired of not being able to go on my AK cruise. I'm tired of not being able to see friends and give them great big hugs. I'm tired of...

  6. Drink coffee

    LauraF, RN replied to RavenRipley's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    I can not stand coffee. I've been told for about 40 years since starting school that one day I would love coffee. Nope! Still in school and working full time and 5 kids and 4 grandkids. Still no...

  7. How many unvaccinated coworkers are you aware of?

    LauraF, RN replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Even though I go to an online school we are all required to be vaccinated. My work has not stated one way or the other. It is a non contact position. I recently had to place my Mom in a LTC...

  8. You Are Not Getting Enough Sleep If...

    LauraF, RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    When your wallpaper is

  9. Do you ever feel guilty on your days off (not sick days)?

    LauraF, RN replied to Ele_phant's topic in General Nursing

    I do not feel bad when I am off. I earned my time off. I have picked up extra shifts when needed. I do feel guilty a bit when I take PTO. It is sometimes hard to cover 12 hour night

  10. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    LauraF, RN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I voted no. I really don't care what people think. I'm too old for that kind of drama. They know I have a bad attitude. I have had many jobs. If I say something towards an old employer, what are...

  11. So Happy To Be Out Of Nursing

    LauraF, RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am finishing up my BSN, I plan to at least work for a year, so that I am in the clear for not having to pay back the tuition reimbursement. I want to travel when I retire. Maybe a travel agent...

  12. Were you a bully in high school?

    LauraF, RN replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    I was bullied. I had excellent math skills, which made me nerdy. I also am a big girl. My junior and senior years not so

  13. LTC DON claims she cannot work the floor due to regulation

    LauraF, RN replied to KSinMT's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like depending on census it could be legit. LICENSED STAFF (RN, LPN/LVN) For 1-59 licensed beds: 1 RN/LVN 24 hours/day For 60-99 licensed beds: 1 DON RN Day Full Time (may not be charge...

  14. Does anyone know when we’re supposed to receive our financial aid refunds?

    LauraF, RN replied to Cee Cee's topic in Chamberlain College

    Are you in a local program or are you

  15. Does anyone know when we’re supposed to receive our financial aid refunds?

    LauraF, RN replied to Cee Cee's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hi! I just got mine today. I started in the September 1st, semester. Hopefully by now you have received

  16. Fidget Spinners

    LauraF, RN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My youngest HAD to have one for his birthday. I think he has disassembled it now. He doesn't have ADHD he wanted a new

  17. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    LauraF, RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had forgotten all about AllNurses. It was linked to my old email. Thank goodness I have remedied that. I miss this group. It is nice to be able to talk to people of intelligence. Most people...

  18. Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    LauraF, RN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite nurses on TV are: Jesse "mama' from Code Black and Nurse Jackson from Red Band

  19. Kckcc student needs advice for rn program

    LauraF, RN replied to MissMaully's topic in General Nursing

    Why can you not continue at KCKCC? I graduated from there and I did not live in Wyandotte county. We did have to take out student loans which really suck as we are still paying on them. I was very...

  20. Holiday Pay-- Anyone else heard of this??

    LauraF, RN replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    That is how the shifts worked for all of my round the clock jobs were. Thankfully I only have a day position and no weekends. WOOT WOOT! So I got paid to enjoy the day with hubby and my beautiful...

  21. Thinking of taking a DON offer

    LauraF, RN replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have a great Administrator, but the job is not "fun". It is a very hard and stressful job. It may be better if you get a decent orientation. Good

  22. Roles of DON/Nurse Manager

    LauraF, RN replied to whoamiRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a new DON for a LTC facility. I am expected to be at the QI meeting, dept Head Meeting, Medicare A meeting those are the weekly ones. I am also responsible to have a written presentation for QA...

  23. Falls

    LauraF, RN replied to Rainscape's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a guy at our LTC facility that fall often too. The nurses have to drag the guy around with them where ever they go, and God forbid if they have to go to the restroom. Per the state the alarm...

  24. Back to basics

    LauraF, RN replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are correct. If the electric one shows a reading that is way out there, I would always go straight to doing it the old way. Technology is not always foolproof. The batteries may need replacing,...

  25. Night Shift LTC Ratios

    LauraF, RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility is 60 residents, 3 CNA's, and 2 nurses. goes smoothly until something happens.