queen777

queen777 has 8 years experience and specializes in med surg, geriatric, clinical, pool.

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1. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   queen777 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If you don't have any prior experience in the health field, especially in the hospital or nursing home scene, the LVN or LPN is a much better place to start to get your feet wet. Which is not what I...

2. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   queen777 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You darn its not typical! The problem is not a single coworker will back you even if you are right. When you follow another nurse, you are taking on her problems too, no matter what you are...

3. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   queen777 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I already have my LPN license, but I quit working as a nurse just because I got so tired of the hassle coming on shift and things were not done right by the prior nurse, such as admitting a pt as not...

4. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   queen777 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Sorry to hear so many of you nurses think that in your 40s & 50s is old! I have been thinking about going back to work myself and I am 57 in Sept. so what? I am probably in better shape...

5. "Nurses Are So Mean"

   queen777 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This was the reason I quit nursing although I do wish I had kept up my skills now due to my husband's business doing so poorly we could use the money. I just got tired of not being able to Just Go To...

6. Struggling.....Should I do Kaplan or Hurst?

   queen777 replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am a LPN, but its a nursing test too! Anyway, I asked my sister, who at the time as a teacher, both are state tests, and asked her if she had any advice before I took my boards...this makes all the...

7. CNA doing Rectal Stimulation for Fecal Evacuation?

   queen777 replied to protrend's topic in General Nursing

   This is exactly what I thought! I would not. I refused stimulation on a para once. Being untrained at this, you could damage the rectum or he could code on you because you are stimulating the vagus...

8. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   queen777 replied to CNAkt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Totally agree with the New Balance shoes. Just get them all white and they look and FEEL great too. Oh yes, don't forgot the ensoles and they really work to you comfy. You can't go

9. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   queen777 replied to CNAkt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Whatever you buy, don't go cheap. You will only end up throwing them away in a couple of months. Your feet deserve the best. They are going to work hard for you. Get someone with support. I always...

10. What would you do?

    queen777 replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Students

    I just think your charting could use a little help. I was taught to report those things that the pt didn't come in with. Ex. Foley catheter, IV fluids. etc. I once heard a doctor remark when reading a...

11. How do you wash your scrubs?

    queen777 replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    I guess you could buy an autoclave! Just kidding. I always washed mine, which are all white, in warm water and some bleach as bleach kills most everything. Most germs can't live once introduced to...

12. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    queen777 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do any of these facts have to do with "mean

13. License reinstated but no one will hire me

    queen777 replied to 47lpn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Perhaps you should try agency nursing. There are always jobs for these nurses. I used to be one and I just loved it! If I didn't like the place they sent me, I simply would not go back. At least this...

14. May Need to Get Back to Nursing, Third Shift?

    queen777 replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    There is also agency nurse work. I had never worked as a pool nurse and like you I had a difficult time dealing with the hospital staff. A friend recommended agency work and I loved it! Yes you do...

15. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    queen777 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's why I don't nurse