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    Anybody doing nursing with a friend, family member, etc?

    xoemmylouox replied to AHinch1988's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to LPN school with my mom. We occ. were in different classes, but for the most part were together. We did have different clinicals most of the time. It was great I think. We helped each other...
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    Who numbs for needlesticks?

    xoemmylouox replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    In our office we use a "shot blocker". It is this little yellow flexible plastic thing that has little "poky" things on one side that distract and kinda even the pain when we do injections. It seems...
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    MMR question

    xoemmylouox replied to Raefabian4's topic in Pediatric

    Exactly! Parents aren't always the biggest help. They don't understand how strong their kids are. Kinder check ups are the worst. After hearing/vision check, exam, they have no interest in shots. They...
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    OK to just mail resumes to nsg homes?

    xoemmylouox replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Exactly! You need them to see you, even if it stinks to have to drive there. Good
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    With the bad economy do you think that LPN/LVN employment will rise?

    xoemmylouox replied to mydee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have heard of this flip flop of LPNs and RNs in the hospital setting. Around here the hospitals are pretty much all RN no LPN. It was more balanced, but the last few years they switched. Who knows,...
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    Nearly 1 million Californians seek medical care in Mexico annually

    xoemmylouox replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I watched that movie myself. I know that some of it is one sided, but it is amazing how healthcare works in other
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    BM blues

    xoemmylouox replied to LVN_it1995's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you two came to a very reasonable conclusion. You were being advocates for a pt who was in pain, and who had been in pain for quite some time with no relief. Don't beat yourself up over this....
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    Volunteer in Hospitals

    xoemmylouox replied to dewberrysquish's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know if you will get hired due to your volunteering at a hospital, but as long as you do a good job and are dependable it certainly won't hurt. Especially since you won't have any medical work...
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    New LPN Student.. can't stomach vomit..need advice/tips to help overcome this.

    xoemmylouox replied to KennaF's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have this very same problem. Luckily just about everyone has something they just can't tolerate. Some it is vomit, others bm, some snot. I usually trade with another nurse. They know that if I have...
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    Has Nurse's week been changed to "hospital week"?

    xoemmylouox replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well the clinic where I work there isn't even a mention of nurses week. Of course "ride your bike to work week" is a big celebration this year.. Kinda puts your worth in perspective. I don't want...
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    Swine Flu Outbreak, School Nurse Set Response in Motion

    xoemmylouox replied to herring_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When I went to school there was always a nurse as well. I don't understand how a school can go without one! What happens to a child with a headache, or diabetics, or as mentioned those with asthma...
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    Just landed my first nursing job...

    xoemmylouox replied to scoober33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats! LTC is fast paced so don't get discouraged! You will find the way which works best for you. Good luck! Residents are wonderful. So full of history they are more than happy to
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    Nursing Shortgage... NO NOT REALLY!

    xoemmylouox replied to JoAnnS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's the same story here in IN. When I was in LPN school LPN's were used quite a bit in the hospital setting. Not now. Shoot even getting into a Dr's office is becoming a challenge. They want CMAs....
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    How's the job market there in Indiana?

    xoemmylouox replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Well I think around Indy things are good. In Northern IN near the MI border things are ok, but far from great. Your best bet is to poke around now before you graduate, rather than waiting till you are...
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    Anyone Here From Southbend, Mishawaka Indiana????

    xoemmylouox replied to cna2lpn80's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am near that area (South Bend) and I even attended Brown Mackie College in SB myself. It was an "interesting" time in my life.. If you are still around say hi sometime.. We can share
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    Any chance in heck of getting an ER position?

    xoemmylouox replied to M60802's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well around here you can't even step foot into a hospital as an LPN anymore. All they seem to hire are RN's and CNA's so either you aren't qualified enough or too qualified for the job.. It's
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    Are LVNs having hard time finding jobs?

    xoemmylouox replied to bectex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well where I live in Northern IN/ Southern MI NONE of the hospitals are hiring LPNS anymore. We are talking 5 different hospitals in 2 different states.. It makes me sick. I want to go back to school...
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    30 people laid off of my hospital (Non-nursing staff)

    xoemmylouox replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that many hospitals are doing this right now. Some are even laying off medical/nursing staff. It's scary times right now lets hope things start to improve next
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    getting kicked out after 31 years in hospital

    xoemmylouox replied to deadnursewalking's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have noticed this very problem in our local hospitals. They are all hiring 20+ RN's with no positions for LPN's. Now I admit RN's can do things that I as an LPN cannot, however I find it hard to...
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    Florida Hospital cesnses seem to be very low...

    xoemmylouox replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that this is a common problem all through the U.S. It's another example of our terrible economy. The hospitals around this area have many job openings, however they just aren't filling...
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    Where Did you Work While in School? Pay & Hours.

    xoemmylouox replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    While I went for my LPN I worked at a Target. I didn't make great money, but I had been there for a few years so they really helped to work around my schedule. I don't know how, but I survived by...
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    is a prison a good place to work?

    xoemmylouox replied to pctsn9-20-80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I started to work in one as a side job, however the budget had been cut by the city and there were not nearly enough guards to make it a safe environment. I assume there are some safe places,...
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    IS this truE???

    xoemmylouox replied to Michelle Davis's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In IN where I live you can go to the free state registry of professional licenses and see if your license is active just about as fast as you paying to see.. And we all swear that we failed when we...
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    HIPAA Question. Appropriate?

    xoemmylouox replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe if you would have gone into their chart and looked it would have been a violation, but popping your head in and saying hi requires the patient to tell you how they are doing (non HIPPA...
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    LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    xoemmylouox replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am currently and LPN who plans on starting back in school this coming spring. I don't think that LPN's should be able to challenge the state boards without further education. There needs to be a...