tammy07

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  1. Need Helping

    tammy07 replied to tbellkitchens's topic in General Nursing

    The LPN program is a year and that will get you started then you could work on your RN thats what I did and it worked for

  2. What Meds are critical to know ?

    tammy07 replied to LVN2010M's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also carry a small drug book with me, I work ltc and the hypertensives and insulins are my biggest

  3. In need of some advice

    tammy07 replied to kaliah14's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My only advice would be dont burn your bridges...that way after you have explored other options you can possibly go back if the grass is'nt greener.good

  4. What *other* jobs are LVN's qualified for?

    tammy07 replied to RN/Mom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you tried were you did clinicals the clinical site(ltc) hires several new nurses they like to get them before as they say they get ruined by other facilities. just a

  5. Trach Question

    tammy07 replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    good job!!!! always ABC's

  6. Never Forget there is a person behind the illness

    tammy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to share an experience I had my dad was in end stage COPD!!, he was hooked up on a ventilator for months, he was strapped down he couldnt even scratch his nose if it itched, when I would...

  7. Never Forget there is a person behind the illness

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    she said be sure to strap him back down before you leave and I will unstrap him

  8. Never Forget there is a person behind the illness

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for

  9. What else is there to do??

    tammy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about LPN, I did that when I didnt get into RN program so I wouldnt have to wait a year and I am glad I did its a lot of work but well worth

  10. Lpn and dermatology/womans health

    tammy07 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in knoxville, TN and currently work in ltc have been for over a year, I have decided that I want a change I really enjoyed womans health and I also have an interest in dermatology, my question...

  11. copd and shingles

    tammy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    could anyone tell me if shingles affects the breathing of copd patients, I have a patient that has end stage copd and shingles since the shingle it seems that his breathing has gotten worse I am...

  12. Long term care

    tammy07 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been working in a long term care facility since I graduated its been a year now, and the more time that goes by the more I just dont think this is for me, but the money is so good that...

  13. Long term care

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks that is very encouraging and you are right I need to find a place where I can be happy with my chosen

  14. Long term care

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you are right I dont think we should prolong the inevitable I guess I was just having a moment, but i am just going to have to figure out where I belong in the nursing

  15. Long term care

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yes I agree my mother has done ltc for over 20 years and she loves it and maybe thats why I went that route but you are right it just may not be for me. thank

  16. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    tammy07 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    did you find it harder, how long did it take you and did you do the workshop before you did your clinical portion, sorry for so many questions but I have so many and I want to do this so bad I am just...

  17. Nursing School Bloopers

    tammy07 replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    thanks for the laugh I think we have all done silly things but thats what we remember and get to share with the new ones comming

  18. lpn to rn

    tammy07 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    has anyone recently enrolled or graduated from excellsior program, I need information I want to start the program but I am a little scared of doing it online, I do understand that after the class work...

  19. lpn to rn

    tammy07 replied to tammy07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you I will, I know I dont want to stop at lpn Im just not sure about going back to the class

  20. Nursing School Bloopers

    tammy07 replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    I did one of my first suppositories to an elderly woman, my gloves were to big so I put in the suppository and had to pull my glove up to finish inserting it, before I could get my glove pulled up she...

  21. epidural injection

    tammy07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need help with a question I had an epidural injection this was my third one I am a nurse so when I felt like I was being shocked from the point of my elbow to my fingers I am not sure what happened...

  22. Men and nursing school admission

    tammy07 replied to GoDawgs!'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I replied to a question regarding men getting into nursing school being easier the reply I made came from an instructors mouth I was just passing it along I absolutly do not agree I think if you...

  23. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    tammy07 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    so you have been doing excelsior for a month now and you are very happy with it that is what i believe you are saying, and yes I agree we all should work together we are all here for the same

  24. Men and nursing school admission

    tammy07 replied to GoDawgs!'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I dont know where you are from but I just finished lpn school in December and if you are a male you will get in faster because there is a big need for them they have the upper body strength that...

  25. lpn to rn

    tammy07 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am considereing doing the excelsier online program has anyone actually done this and graduated I would love to hear from you I really want to go on to become an rn but my life will not allow me to...