LauraF, RN

LauraF, RN ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Losing your license

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

    I think there are a list of 20-40 whose license get suspended or taken away. It is scary. I have to believe that if I am working within my realm of knowledge I will be

  2. History of the Nursing Pin/Ceremony

    LauraF, RN replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some sites I found with different history about the pinning and capping ceremony: http://www.nurseweek.com/news/features/01-10/nightingale_print.html...

  3. watching my pt. die

    LauraF, RN replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone tried an augmentitive type of communication with this poor patient. If she is able to put her hand over her mouth, then she should be able to point to a board that says yes and no. Or...

  4. Maxed out student loans??

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

    You know I don't think it would all be bad to take a semester off and get things in order. It sounds like you need to get a job and get some money ahead first before you do anything. What about a...

  5. LPN in LTC-night shift

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

    I do PRN nights. I have worked all shifts on a full time basis. I love nights. The CNA's make or break your night. When I first started I had the worst CNA's ever. Finally after many write-ups...

  6. Pinning dress, any suggestions?

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

    I got mine from a Uniform shoppe. It was made by Swan____. It was a popular brand at the time, and had a little swan embroidered on. Very nice and professional. It is something I have saved. I...

  7. Consequences of Bad Choices

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

    I know two women in my distant family relations that had 2 husbands that committed suicide. I think it may be more common than anyone would have thought. Both cases they are related to me by...

  8. JCCC Nursing Program

    LauraF, RN replied to abby27's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck John! I'm still waiting to see if I get to bridge at KCKCC.

  9. If your state requires CEU's....

    LauraF, RN replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    When you renew by mail you have to send the copies of your CEU certificates in KS. If you do it by internet, you just have to send it in if you are one of the audits.

  10. Final Warning

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

    NRSJO- You are put in a rough spot. Why would this doctor come to you and ask you how their patient is if it is not your patient? Are you expected to know how everyone on the unit is doing? I...

  11. JCCC Nursing Program

    LauraF, RN replied to abby27's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried calling them? I applied to bridge into the KCKCC program in the fall. I have my fingers crossed. I hope you get in!

  12. Any Real Need for Micro?

    LauraF, RN replied to Harold's topic in General Students

    my first micro test is on tuesday. It is cool though our book has areas where it shows you how you will be dealing with micro in health care practice. As an LPN I know that I deal with which...

  13. LPN before RN??

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

    I am an LPN, and currently waiting to hear of acceptance into an RN program. The actual deal with LPN's and placement into the program, is that they accept only as many LPN's to enter the program, to...

  14. I Hate Nursing School

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

    In my LPN program we were told they want us to succeed, but that only 50% would make it. And they were about right. I feel though that those difficult to sit through classes made it easier to pass...

  15. Ultram cost me my new dream job

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

    This is not true. Or atleast it is not true at our facility. I had taken some time off work to have my wisdom teeth removed. Turned the note into the DON. I got called in while I was off, the DON...

  16. Parent support

    LauraF, RN replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a mom of a former 24 weeker. There was no sort of support group at the hospital I was at either. What I found that helped me the most of a group of parents online. I now actually moderate the...

  17. Pardon Me While I Vent about this "Patient As A Customer" deal

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

    Man Tweety, sorry you had to deal with him on top of an already big case load. Hope your days get better. I don't blame you for speaking as you did. Sometimes they need to be told how it is, like...

  18. Learning Injections on EACH OTHER

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

    I had the world's best clinical instructor. We had done the practice in lab on dummies and pillows and oranges. When I was assigned an injection in clinicals my clinical instructor she let me give...

  19. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

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

    I am a charge nurse LPN in a LTC, I make $18/hr. That is without IV cert. I'm on the outskirts of Kansas City

  20. LPN really screamed at patient.

    LauraF, RN replied to oramar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok, I may get yelled at over this. Mind you I just finished my transition class from LPN to RN program. But, let me start by saying, I would have not been there had it be me. My children are the...

  21. Jobs with animals.....

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

    IloveSnoopy- we must be long lost sisters. I love nursing but am an animal lover through and through. We have 3 dogs, 2 cats, a turtle, and a buttload of fish. I love the medical field. I wish...

  22. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

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

    Hey Bennie and GeekGolytley, Have you guys gotten jobs. Are you liking it? I am picking up hours at the local nursing home. Not really happy but for a couple days a month. I'm currently...

  23. Websites...

    LauraF, RN replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have anything on a good chemistry link? I have two more weeks, and am trying to muttle through. Thanks for any

  24. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

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

    There are LOTS of jobs to choose from in KC area. Hope you find one that suits you. Good

  25. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

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

    I think Providence has gone down hill since the other hospital in KC KS closed. Now anytime anyone gets sick they go to Providence. As a patient I think the quality of care has decreased too....