OldMareLPN

OldMareLPN

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  1. I want out of this mess

    OldMareLPN replied to nanae_snow's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of any issues about you not showing up, cheers for you being concerned. LTC or ALF is a very, very hard position for a first time grad. I know, I did it. It is major mental/physical shock...

  2. Can't find a job

    OldMareLPN replied to JackieSue's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm. What type of jobs are you looking for? Are you being flexible? As I am also your age and also a nurse +1, I didn't look at hospitals. Hmmmm, every wonder why only the "young" walk their...

  3. Return to Nursing to Saudi for the money

    OldMareLPN replied to NurseWorld's topic in International Nursing

    Consider the tax advantages, if there are any from your location. Also the imposition of their social customs (no liqour etc etc.). The money does seem a bit thin. People I know who have done that,...

  4. Used Trashed Nurses Shoes on eBay for 9.99

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i noticed the following for sale on ebay: well worn used trashed nurses athletic shoes mules item number: 320299741506 if you need more than 1 pair, the seller apparently has many more nurse shoes to...

  5. LPN is ME. LPN puts CARE into Nursing! (RANT)

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Quick story. Patient brought to floor ? overdose, substance abuse. Low LOC. I check vs, o2. 90/50, 75 o2. I alert RN-charge nurse doing paper work patient is crashing, he calls ems to take pt to...

  6. Prison Health Services, Inc...anybody work for them?

    OldMareLPN replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in Correctional

    My orientation was complete, and I was offered as many hours as necessary to be comfortable in my assignments. Also when taking on new areas, orientation is offered and

  7. Prison Health Services, Inc...anybody work for them?

    OldMareLPN replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in Correctional

    Well, I do. Alot of how you will like the situation has to do with the HCA at the facility you are at. Mine is great. They offer meaningful monthly ceu's, a change from dumb stuff I have been...

  8. FreedomScope wireless stethoscope pitter patters over Bluetooth

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    While we're still on the fence with the name -- we can't decide if the urge to call it the FrenchScope is a good or bad thing -- there's no hating on the tech, a simple as it might be. The...

  9. Why Do You Do What You Do?

    OldMareLPN replied to Mariposa88's topic in Correctional

    correctional nursing fulfills the big three facets of nursing while preventing the pitfalls. the pitfalls ignored are: 1. shift call offs due to low census. no such thing as low census. 2. supportive...

  10. Written Up.....what is your take?

    OldMareLPN replied to burnay76's topic in General Nursing

    During this transition period, please step back and try to seperate the emotional issues from the practical business issues. Practical business issues being what is best for YOU. Expect the...

  11. hello everyone! i need a little advice.

    OldMareLPN replied to kayboggie's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to understanding the logistics of a nursing career i.e. pay and hours, you also should consider the important facets required by nursing. First I would mention compassion. Compassion is...

  12. Written Up.....what is your take?

    OldMareLPN replied to burnay76's topic in General Nursing

    Having been in a situation where I felt the need to keep documentation, and then unfortunately needed to use it I would vote for: If you think you need to keep documentation, it is time to say...

  13. Moving to Northport, Port Charlotte Area

    OldMareLPN replied to kiss04bam's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you have any suggestions on hospice and home health companies...I would love some input. As a former Tidewell employee I can tell you it was the best job I every had. Best supervision, training...

  14. Judgemental Comment?

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Correctional

    I was criticized by another nurse whom I have the utmost respect about mentioning to her my concern about a I/M who was refusing prenatal vitamins. My comments was that this was akin to abuse and...

  15. Left LTC Update - Now in Correctional Nrsg

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having left LTC and this forum, I was invited to update on my experience. Close your eyes and think about working with enough experienced RN and LPNs in a safe controlled environment with demands you...

  16. Left LTC Update - Now in Correctional Nrsg

    OldMareLPN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "I was thinking of switching to CN too, but the litigious nature of working in a jail or prison was enough to worry me." That is exactly what drove me from LTC. I find in CN that minimally a issue, as...

  17. NAPNES pharm. cert

    OldMareLPN replied to kiszi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do plan to take the test. As I understand it, the test is 100 questions based on the text mentioned that can be taken on your home PC. I am not so worried about the test as much as if I were to use...

  18. NAPNES pharm. cert

    OldMareLPN replied to kiszi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't taken the test

  19. Bunch of questions LPN in corrections..

    OldMareLPN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Correctional

    Good questions. First understand that as a correctional nurse, you are a guest in thier house. You probably will be passing meds to the general population. Depending on the facility, this may be...

  20. NAPNES pharm. cert

    OldMareLPN replied to kiszi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I paid for the on line presentation. I think it was thirty dollars. Do not purchase this as it was not a thorough presentation. I bought 'Pharmacology and the Nursing Process' from Amazon. It was...

  21. Found my calling!!!

    OldMareLPN replied to SunnyGaits's topic in General Nursing

    Great story, thanks for sharing. A real nurse, nursing. They are lucky to have

  22. Out the Door Rant

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, after 6 months, everyone on this board telling to get out I am totally burnt out of longterm care/ALF. No more getting yelled at for ordering kleenex, patients getting substandard care, warned...

  23. Online CPR Renewal

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to renew my CPR card by the end of the month and schools are out for the summer. Has anyone refreshed their card on line and then had it accepted from a employer? I am thinking of using:...

  24. Are reading journals also helpful for NCLEX???

    OldMareLPN replied to sweetrainbowcak3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Save the journals for after NCLEX. Run out and buy Kaplans blue review book, whose subject matter is how to process a NCLEX question, how to pick and throw out distractors and how to pass the first...

  25. Correctional Med Pass - Crushed Meds.

    OldMareLPN posted a topic in Correctional

    I have a grand total of two days experience in Correctional Nursing. The big question is crushing meds. There is nothing I have seen in writing but have been told the following; Crush nothing, float...