mamato3

mamato3

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About mamato3

mamato3 has 2 years experience and specializes in med surg.


I am a full time LPN with three kids. I work agency and do enjoy the freedom of choice.

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

    Same here. As well with people's dentures in. I don't know what it is just makes me gag. Shannon
  2. Is anyone else getting cancelled like crazy?!?!?!

    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 be needing people again. I will be like so sorry c...
  3. Having a real bad day......

    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 40 a week. In the last two weeks I have worked 24...
  4. i stopped at 85 question

    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 weeks. We had ours in one week at the longest. Sh...
  5. 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 the central PA area. Thanks Shannon
  6. Having a real bad day......

    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 when I wrote that post. My office manager doesn't h...
  7. Having a real bad day......

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

    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 to get a med error test via email. I did not get o...
  9. Having a real bad day......

    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 anymore then I had to do. That I would not learn anyt...
  10. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

    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 Shannon
  11. To switch jobs or not

    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. And with three kids it is hard just to stay over fou...
  12. To switch job or not

    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 shifts a wk but maybe 1 or 2 depending on the week...
  13. To switch jobs or not

    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 shifts a wk but maybe 1 or 2 depending on the week...
  14. New grad/New hire needs 3-11 LTC advice.

    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 put them in a cup, and put my test strips I need in ...
  15. IVPB question

    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 in the line run out or can I simply start the ant...