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  1. Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS

    kythe replied to NurseExorcist's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can see your point, but I've never looked at any clothes to see if they are American made. I do my own pocketbook a favor by just shopping at thrift stores. I rarely pay more than $4 for a single...

  2. Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    kythe replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I moved to a homeless shelter when leaving my husband, and started from scratch when it came to providing for my kids. We lived with my parents for a while and I eventually supported myself working...

  3. overworked dumped on

    kythe replied to spacey1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't worked in a facility that requires nurses to do their own labs, I've always seen contracted phlebotomists come in. I have worked in facilities that expect you to be able to (within an 8 hour...

  4. I want to know about medical assisting field

    kythe replied to dayavincent's topic in General Nursing

    Most Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices or clinics. They are basically techs trained to use certain skills such as taking vital signs, injections, EKG's, phlebotomy, and general office work....

  5. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

    kythe replied to systoly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have never left a med at a patient's bedside and rarely pre-pour, but my biggest weakness is taking too long to do a med pass. This in itself is a med error because you are supposed to give meds...

  6. Does LTC experience effect your chances of getting into a hospital?

    kythe replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really surprised by this. I plan to go back to school next year for RN, and I would expect that my previous nursing experience would give me an edge over other new grad RN's. To think experience...

  7. Truth or Myth: dairy increases mucus?

    kythe replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I won't call milk a "government conspiracy", but I do agree with Tweety that milk isn't a biological need. Many cultures around the world evolved as hunter/gatherer societies. They consumed primarily...

  8. Ok, I just about hate Ltc now!

    kythe replied to Sassy5d's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I can relate. I have always loved taking care of people, but the workplace environment can really get to you. Some types of facilities are better than others. I prefer group homes for the...

  9. Is this legal

    kythe replied to pamb's topic in General Nursing

    In behavioral group homes I am familiar with, all medication is individually bubble wrapped and all meds must be signed out with the time, date, and initials of the employee responsible. Non-medical...

  10. Lvn Graduate, can I work while waiting for nclex results.

    kythe replied to cyrus13's topic in General Nursing

    It's never too early to start looking for a job as an LPN, even if they won't let you work until you get your license. I had a job lined up at a nursing home while I was still in my last month of...

  11. Can a CNA apply as a medical assistant?

    kythe replied to LittleJ's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a Medical Assistant for three years before going to nursing school, but I don't believe I ever worked with CNAs. That's not to say it never happens, but I don't think that is a common...

  12. Alternative to spanking

    kythe replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I think 17 pages of debate is enough evidence that this is indeed a very grey area full of fine lines. People have vastly different views of what "spanking" even is, how it should be administered,...

  13. Alternative to spanking

    kythe replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    years ago i read a book by phillip keller called "a shepherd looks at psalm 23". granted, it isn't about this particular passage, but i remember him describing a shepherd's rod as an instrument to...

  14. Alternative to spanking

    kythe replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you believe you deserved this? People don't even treat their animals that way... People are capable of learning in ways other than through physical force and pain. Personally, I've learned...

  15. Alternative to spanking

    kythe replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I made a decision before I even moved out of my parents' house that I would not raise my children the way I was raised. However, finding gentle and respectful discipline methods isn't an easy task,...

  16. Adult Modeling ANd Nursing

    kythe replied to EmoAngel1202's topic in General Nursing

    The irony of this is that I bet no one thought any less of the dad for "outing" her, yet how did he know except that he watches these videos? This brings up the double standard - many people accept...

  17. School Nurse

    kythe replied to thinkingaboutnursing's topic in General Nursing

    I've always wondered why schools don't seem to hire LPNs as school nurses and had been meaning to ask this. Schools are known for being low-paying, and I don't believe school nurses do anything I am...

  18. What you wish you knew before you started?

    kythe replied to LolaVenice's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I enjoyed A&P and pharmacology, but took chemistry twice before barely passing with a C. To each their own... I wish I knew how stressful nursing school would be. I had a two year degree before...

  19. Things people say coming out of anaesthetic

    kythe replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. You all had "better" experiences than I did. I was told that when I had my wisdom teeth out, I wiggled my left hand out of a restraint and punched one of the assistants hard enough to bruise...

  20. Is there anything you still can't do?

    kythe replied to whippoorwill's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I still have trouble with oral care. I just can't stand teeth and mouths. I have performed a full range of trach care for different patients and that doesn't bother me at all, but I don't like...

  21. Group Home and Giving Meds

    kythe replied to Cherry2000's topic in General Nursing

    The non-licensed personnel in the behavioral group homes I know of say they sign out every medication with their name and the time. This helps prevent errors as well as making any errors that occur...

  22. best experience for first job?

    kythe replied to waheguru's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the forum. :) It's hard for anyone else to answer where you would get the "best" experience. This can vary for everyone depending on your strengths and weaknesses, your interests, and job...

  23. LVN transition is it worth it?

    kythe replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    Just for asking, why would an LPN transition course include clinicals? I was under the impression that an LPN transition course is for LPN's who have been out of school for a while and are coming...

  24. Jobs in group homes

    kythe posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Does anyone know how to go about finding a job in a group home? For over a year I have worked through an agency in various group homes with a particular company. However, I can't get a permanent...

  25. "Well, that's ONE way to do it!"

    kythe replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, but I gave each of my kids a flu shot last year while I was working at a flu shot clinic. They did fine.