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  1. How to get hired in LTC as an LVN

    nursenow replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "can not follow directions, don't hire"? I must say I am glad I do not work for you. What does it matter if they leave a resume? If they leave a resume you are not going to hire them and if they...

  2. PEG Syringes

    nursenow replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    That is interesting. we have sent two people out just on my wing since febuary to have their tubes replaced. i will have to ask about that tonight when i go into work. even in school/clinicals i...

  3. PEG Syringes

    nursenow replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    You dont ever change the g-tube. A surgeon puts it in and only replaces it if there are complications. I had one that just would not flush and I couldn't rod it out. when i called the on-call MD, it...

  4. PEG Syringes

    nursenow replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    In Calif you are supposed to change the syringe every 24 hours and label it with the date. The inspector was jerking that nurse around. g-tube flushing.. is not a sterile technique. I have known...

  5. How to get hired in LTC as an LVN

    nursenow replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My advice and my personal experience is: Dont drop off resumes and dont follow up by phone. If you want to get a job in LTC/SNF walk in and ask for the DON and ask in person for a job. If He/she says...

  6. Wound Vac Tips and MRSA sterile dressing

    nursenow replied to garciadiego's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hmm. I went to the KCI site but couldn't find any info on actually putting on a vac. i am sure there is a link or something i missed. any suggestions on where to go at the site for the

  7. Wound Vac Tips and MRSA sterile dressing

    nursenow replied to garciadiego's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    the first time i changed a wound vac i did not pre-drape the wound. big mistake. i followed the directions in the book that comes with the vac and it did not say to pre-drape but two days later...

  8. how many use the line when giving shots to women?

    nursenow replied to ItsTheDude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow. I am suprised this thread is still alive. Can someone just put it out of my

  9. Does being a Male open more doors in the nursing profession

    nursenow replied to Uwabodo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Lucky

  10. NEED HELP WITH WIFE

    nursenow replied to milan18400's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I used to be married but after several years of the crazy lady I got smart and dumped her. I found out the world is full of other nicer, stable women just looking to fall in love. Life is waaay to...

  11. Does being a Male open more doors in the nursing profession

    nursenow replied to Uwabodo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Eeeww! There are girl cooties all over this thread

  12. does nursing seem boring?

    nursenow replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    " pretty intellectually boring. " Thanks Work in Progress; That is the phrase that really describes it for me. Not always but quite

  13. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    nursenow replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I

  14. how many use the line when giving shots to women?

    nursenow replied to ItsTheDude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I wrote a reply and decided to delete it. Never

  15. My boyfriend gets upset when I have to study. Advice please!!!!

    nursenow replied to MandaTaye's topic in General Students

    I am now, "one of those girls". Ugh. Sometimes it is not easy but you need to suck it up and dump

  16. Expelled :(

    nursenow replied to PiedPiperRN's topic in General Students

    Faith2473, "Closed my eyes out of boredom"? I cant think of a single instance in clincals when I would have thought it appropriate to close my eyes out of boredom. Part of my job as a student was to...

  17. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    nursenow replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think it is an interesting thought. Having spent alot of years in the military, I do know the military has medics, but they also have nurses, two different

  18. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    nursenow replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why should we change the name of male nurses? Isn't that kind of discriminatory? It would still be pointing out the fact that we are different. How about if everone just accepts the fact that some...

  19. My boyfriend gets upset when I have to study. Advice please!!!!

    nursenow replied to MandaTaye's topic in General Students

    Sorry; I dont know your future for sure. What I should have said is "I can take a pretty good guess as to what your future holds." I know, I am a real bas--d. I have learned everyone, including...

  20. My boyfriend gets upset when I have to study. Advice please!!!!

    nursenow replied to MandaTaye's topic in General Students

    "When/if I breakup with him?" I am not sure your original post was "to ask for advice". I think probably just blowing off steam, maybe looking for some sympathy. Thats OK. Sorry, but I already...

  21. My boyfriend gets upset when I have to study. Advice please!!!!

    nursenow replied to MandaTaye's topic in General Students

    Are you in a potential long term relationship with someone that has different priorities than you? Someone that doesnt respect you enough to give you room when you ask for it? Someone that thinks his...

  22. does nursing seem boring?

    nursenow replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    I am a full time LVN working SNF/LTC and part time working on BSN. I have 24 beds and I find it boring now days. Even when I am swamped, I find myself thinking "here I go again". I think it has lost...

  23. new nurse in LTC

    nursenow replied to horsehobby's topic in General Nursing

    There is definately alot of opprotunity to work over time in LTC/SNF At least that has been my experience. If I dont want to work I just say "no thanks" and they call someone else. I have never...

  24. Lack of male role models and excess of estrogen

    nursenow replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow. You could not be more wrong in the info you gave him about LVNs doing his dirty work. Are you a nurse in the

  25. if i decided to be a doctor, i would be.....

    nursenow replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Making alot more