mamato3

mamato3 has 2 years experience and specializes in med surg.

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1. Is there anything you still can't do?

   mamato3 replied to whippoorwill's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Same here. As well with people's dentures in. I don't know what it is just makes me gag.

2. Is anyone else getting cancelled like crazy?!?!?!

   mamato3 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Agency Nurses

   Oh yeah, I live in Central PA. I ended getting and full time job and doing agency just on the weekends. I have to money. Canceling was driving me crazy. Come Jan. when the holidays are over they will...

3. Having a real bad day......

   mamato3 replied to mamato3's topic in Agency Nurses

   Actually I just accepted a day position at a call center for the main medical doctors here in town. Granted I will only make $10.50/ hour compared to 19-23/ here. But it is steady work and I will get...

4. i stopped at 85 question

   mamato3 replied to mciz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My test stopped at 85 questions and I have been an LPN for almost 2 and half years. Take a breather. Everyone thinks they failed. It will no good to stress out about it. Too bad you have to wait three...

5. Camps that allow you to bring children with you..

   mamato3 posted a topic in Camp

   I have three kids 13 (boy), 9( girl) and 2 (boy). The older two could probably stay home but with dad but the youngest probably not. Do many camps allow you to bring young children with you? I am in...

6. Having a real bad day......

   mamato3 replied to mamato3's topic in Agency Nurses

   Well um, I am a very mature person. I don't care for nursing homes nor will I ever. I did not call her a duffus to her face. And it wasn't my recruiter it was the office manager. I was very upset...

7. Having a real bad day......

   mamato3 replied to mamato3's topic in Agency Nurses

   Just finished taking my test. I got 80 out of 100. I can retake it if I want. But I had to 80%. So why screw it up.

8. Having a real bad day......

   mamato3 replied to mamato3's topic in Agency Nurses

   I had to write up why I thought I made the med error and what I could do to prevent in the future. Ok typed that up on Monday took it to the office. Talked to a RN from corp. on Monday. I was suppose...

9. Having a real bad day......

   mamato3 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

   Got a call from my agency stating that a facility does not want to return. Due to the fact I had a med error (mind you I reported it. Not to cover it up) and the staff complained that I did not do...

10. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

    mamato3 replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First off, congrats on passing your boards . Secondly anything new is scary. Just take things one day and one thing at a time. Don't be afraid to ask questions. It is the only way to learn. Take care...

11. To switch jobs or not

    mamato3 replied to mamato3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I do have an application in at the hospital. But the pay is even less there. Nursing homes are just not for me. I have done them with the agency. And here in PA they have mandated over time....

12. To switch job or not

    mamato3 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Right now I am working for an agency. I had a job interview on Wednesday for Home nursing. I have a made list of differences. MSN (current agency): 1. flexible scheduling 2. pay $19-$22/hr 3. maybe 5...

13. To switch jobs or not

    mamato3 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Right now I am working for an agency. I had a job interview on Wednesday for Home nursing. I have a made list of differences. MSN (current agency): 1. flexible scheduling 2. pay $19-$22/hr 3. maybe 5...

14. New grad/New hire needs 3-11 LTC advice.

    mamato3 replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What I find that helps me with the accu checks is, I open( just tear open not out of the package) all my swabs put them in a small cup, get all the my cotton balls put them in a cup,prep my lancets...

15. IVPB question

    mamato3 replied to PreemieNurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Ok what if they have a fluid, let's say NSS at 125. And you have to run levaquin as an IVPB. I spike the antibiotic the first time and prime the line. When I give another dose do I have to let what is...