BayouLPN

BayouLPN

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  1. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    BayouLPN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    So INTO TO THAT...Lots of prayers for you. And remember...your old workplace isn't going anywhere, you are. You can always visit with your old co-workers. And find the job that is right for you....

  2. I may not get hired because of DRUG test,

    BayouLPN replied to deboopy's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you didn't have to retest. BUT...I would have reported that nurse to the CEO....talk about a violation of HIPAA...She should have NEVER even mentioned your test in front of one person much less a...

  3. Do anyone in healthcare in the US wear these?

    BayouLPN replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen them in the NursesDirect catalog. I like them. But, usually just wear a regular leather band watch. In LTC, I had to very careful what might scratch or tear thin skin...a skin tear = lots...

  4. standardized uniforms

    BayouLPN replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in 3 facilities. The first, LTC, we wore Cherry Blossom PINK. The resident still call their aides "NURSE" because they are the ones who toilet them, and put them to bed. I was called by...

  5. I may not get hired because of DRUG test,

    BayouLPN replied to deboopy's topic in General Nursing

    That is really interesting. Even though I was asked and did disclose, I felt like I should have come up positive for the hydrocodone. Maybe because I had dated bottles prescribed by one of this...

  6. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    BayouLPN replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    I have always been a night person. Something in my chemical makeup, I reckon. The sun goes down, I come alive. My mom use to call me a vampire because I would read with a flashlight under my covers...

  7. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    BayouLPN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE....talk to someone close to you about your feelings. I seem to recognize signs of depression....with suicidal ideation. I recognize these because I have felt this way. PTST mixed with...

  8. I may not get hired because of DRUG test,

    BayouLPN replied to deboopy's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the dr. for flu-like symptoms. He put me on a Z-pac and Hycatuss...cough syrup with codeine. A couple of days later, I woke up with severe pain in my groin. Somehow...(I really don't know)...

  9. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    BayouLPN replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Me again....This is very correct....and if she doesn't have a diagnosis of dementia now...I can guarantee that she will by the time is gets to court. The family's lawyer will see to that. I liked what...

  10. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    BayouLPN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    As a mother, my son is my number one priority. Which is why I quit nursing school when he was 3. I really wanted to be a nurse but, I wanted to be with my son during this time of his life. I found...

  11. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    BayouLPN replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    OUCH...and I am sorry that this happened to you esp since you are new. I'm not sure about charges...Since she is 77y/o, she may have appeared to be AAOx3. But, with further evaluation, it would...

  12. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    BayouLPN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with not using your cell phone while on clinicals. TOTALLY. While I was in school...LPN school to be exact: we were told NO CELL PHONES PERIOD>>>If caught with one you failed...

  13. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    BayouLPN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I love about my job is that it isn't a job. It is who I am. It is something in me that I know is good and true. It is the hug I got today from a family member who said, "Thank you so much for...

  14. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    BayouLPN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    While working LTC...I had a resident who was very confused at times and very with it others. He was deeply contractured in both arms and 1 leg. The other leg was aka with alot of scarring. One day he...

  15. Pay for LPN in USA

    BayouLPN replied to Young28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LA: New nurses: Approx. $13/hr at hospital setting to $16/hr LTC. There are shift diffs and pay for experience involved. Average LTC is $16.50, usually $1.50 to $2.00 diff. This is SW LA, I believe...

  16. How long did you get a job after applying for a position in LTC and/or hospital?

    BayouLPN replied to seneyka's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was hired immediently for LTC...she even told me...COME IN TOMORROW after I told her I wanted to wait for a response from state boards. I was working on my temp license before I got the real one....

  17. Do LPN/LVN's work with NICU or Maternity Wards?

    BayouLPN replied to Redlion's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at a family birth center in LA. I can do the mom/baby couplet for post-partum, scrub for c-sections, post-surgical patients (d&c, hyst, ect) We have a women's specialty unit here, as well....

  18. LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility?

    BayouLPN replied to Bridey's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I am in Louisiana. We have a LTAC facility attached to one of our Hospitals. LC Memorial. While they hire LPNs, you have to have several years experience. Memorial hires LPN's right out of school and...

  19. 1 GPN to 52 residents? Is that legal?

    BayouLPN replied to sconoli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hope you have your license. I am not familiar with GPN. Than sounds like "permit" to me. If that is the case....It is my understanding that any GPN on a permit can only work while there is a RN on...

  20. Crying in front of family d/t pt death

    BayouLPN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No problem, that is what we are here for...support of each other. Those crying jags are pretty bothersome since they do just pop up. My doctor also put me on something that has made a world of...

  21. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    BayouLPN replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am not "peeking" I am out and out blatantly looking!!! I think male nurses are great. Women have finally won the gender battle in the medical field and make great doctors. Men are getting into the...

  22. Crying in front of family d/t pt death

    BayouLPN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I totally understand where you are coming from. My grandfather died 2 1/2 months before I started nursing school, my uncle was killed by a drunk driver 2 months after I started school. In my 4th...

  23. license transfers from state to state

    BayouLPN replied to LadyDiLPN1973's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can someone explain "compact" state to me? I would lilke to hold my LPN license in the state I live (LA) and in the state I am from (AL). Just in case I need to go home to take care of a family...

  24. HELP! LVN< want to get back into nursing! HELP!

    BayouLPN replied to needhelp00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is a real bummer. I guess getting into the market there is much harder than here. Maybe NEEDHELP00 could look at using this time to get the RN. Between a rock and a hard place is what it sounds...

  25. HELP! LVN< want to get back into nursing! HELP!

    BayouLPN replied to needhelp00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have no idea what the laws are in california but you need to check them out first. See if you need to take refresher courses. Go to your local employment office. They can help put out feelers for...