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  1. Excelsior College

    Coastie_wife replied to KLR1234's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is best to check with the BON for the state in which you wish to sit for the NCLEX. It seems more and more states are beginning to not accept excelsior. I'm not sure exactly how many it is now,...

  2. Which state would be ideal for me??

    Coastie_wife replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anywhere in NC or Nashville, TN. I am originally from MA and my husband is from NH. He is in the military and NC and TN have been my favorite places to

  3. Anymore feedback on the GRX Medical Expert Cardiology CD-27 stethoscope?

    Coastie_wife replied to CaringMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Got my CD-27 today and LOVE it!! Why pay the $$ for a Littmann when you can get the same quality for a fraction of the cost! I will definitely be purchasing another as a back up. I think it is...

  4. Tattoo Policy

    Coastie_wife replied to ICor9:24's topic in General Nursing

    All the LTC facilities I have worked for have had outlined in their employee handbooks, tattoos need to be covered. All of these places have not allowed facial jewelry either. I have my ears pierced 3...

  5. Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

    Coastie_wife replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I actually never thought about it. I too am originally from MA and we always called them "johnnies". Why, I will never know. But know that you mention it, I have never heard that term in the...

  6. Do i settle or do i wait?

    Coastie_wife replied to leprdnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, it is probably not best to be so picky at this time. I would say if your goal is L & D, then take the closest offer to that. The mother/baby one may not be but you want...

  7. Digoxin Error, How should it be handled? Worried for a Pt.

    Coastie_wife replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    LTC facilities are usually required to have at least 1 RN in the building on each shift. Mainly for the instances one is needed to do a pronouncement of death. Otherwise, basically the LPN is on...

  8. Who is in Nursing for the money?

    Coastie_wife replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    While the money in nursing is good, I will never forget my first day of nursing school. The instructor started out by welcoming us and then proceded to say "if you are here just because of the money...

  9. anyone ever switched out of nursing school/nursing career? why?

    Coastie_wife replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...I give. I did leave nursing for awhile. Plain and simply, I was burnt out. I decided it was time for me to try something else and see if I really did want to continue nursing. So, a perfect...

  10. Ordering from Allheart.com

    Coastie_wife replied to whippoorwill's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just ordered from allheart.com two days ago and my order has shipped. I beleive the slow shipping is due to the fact they are using DHL @ home which sends it to the Post Office to be delivered to...

  11. Anymore feedback on the GRX Medical Expert Cardiology CD-27 stethoscope?

    Coastie_wife replied to CaringMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know this post is a couple weeks old now, but, I just ordered the GRX CD27. I know of 2 people here at allnurses that have them and seem to like them so I thought I'd try it out too. I'll post again...

  12. An Interesting Finding Regarding Kila Lab's Single-Head

    Coastie_wife replied to beyondx4's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well thanks to reading this thread and another post by beyondx4, I bought the GRX CD27. I have had 2 littmann's over the years, the master cardiology and cardiology III. Both of which I loved. Sadly,...

  13. Post Partum Recovery Time

    Coastie_wife replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that seems crazy! I don't work in L & D though I hope to one day! But, when I had my daughter 18 months ago, I was in the LDR at least 2 hours if not more! How can you get everything done in...

  14. I know they're not all like this, but whats up with Nursing Homes?!?

    Coastie_wife replied to Sue Damones's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is exactly how these places remain open. They know when their window to have state come in is. I have worked in several LTC facilities in different states and I seem to pick the awful ones, but,...

  15. How do I transfer my license?

    Coastie_wife replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    The should have the endorsement forms online. Print it out, it will tell you what you need to provide to them. It really is not difficult. My first licensure by endorsement was MA to NH and it is...

  16. The Wait is over!!!

    Coastie_wife replied to fawidonna's topic in General Nursing

    :w00t:

  17. Why is it so hard?

    Coastie_wife replied to Awesome3's topic in General Nursing

    That is definitely it. It was just on our news here in TN a few days ago, that we are turning away hundreds of qualified applicants to nursing school because of the lack of instructors to teach

  18. Thank you for your sympathy NOT

    Coastie_wife replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug:So sorry for your

  19. interview.... not really an interview imo

    Coastie_wife replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That definitely sounds like a standard LTC interview to me. I have never been interviewed for a LTC position and not been hired on the spot. Of course, pending reference and background checks, but a...

  20. Is It OK for Nurses to Do These Things?

    Coastie_wife replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Sad, but true, these things do happen in LTC. I posted somewhere else about things that occur in LTC facilities being one of the reasons I got out of nursing for almost 2 years and questioned if I...

  21. NH LPN to MA LPN??

    Coastie_wife replied to SR79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It's usually not a problem. I was originally licensed in MA and obtained my NH license without a problem. The reciprocity agreements between most states make it pretty easy. I have not had a problem...

  22. New Nurse Horror Stories

    Coastie_wife replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    After working in LTC for about 6 years straight, some of the OP's reasons are why I left for almost 2 years and questioned if I really wanted to continue nursing. The borrowing meds, initialing for...

  23. How do you waste medications?

    Coastie_wife replied to WondeRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen working in LTC facilities in a few different states is: Prescription (non-narcotic) meds that are being wasted for dropping on the floor or whatever are thrown in the regular...

  24. what kind of jobs can I get as an LPN?

    Coastie_wife replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really depends on the area you are in. Where I am currently, the LPN openings at hospitals are few and far between and they all want you to have experience. LPN's in some areas are sort of limited...

  25. I Feel I Need More...

    Coastie_wife replied to DisneyDreamin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in the same position. I have been an LPN since 1999 and always worked LTC because the hospital jobs were few and far between and when one did come up they wanted experience. I took the last two...