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  1. California, can you use an experienced LVN?

    stelon replied to romez's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your trouble finding a job, but where exactly are you seeing facilities who are hiring new LVNs in California? Because that's just not happening, at least not in my area. I got my...

  2. usually how much is pair school nursing uniform !!??

    stelon replied to eric jo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I paid roughly $70/set for my program, not including the jacket from the same company which was the only jacket we were allowed to wear. This also does not include the patches we had to buy and attach...

  3. Cheap steth with good sound?

    stelon replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Simply put--you get what you pay for. Most people here will tell you to go for either Littmann or

  4. when CNA's don't get along

    stelon replied to cecilsgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think part of the reason the charge nurse always gets brought into it is because the CNAs themselves are tired of the drama. In example--I've been told a certain half of the unit will be taking two...

  5. What bag do u bring to school?

    stelon replied to Newbiestudent's topic in General Students

    Nearly everyone in my program had invested in rolling bags of some sort by halfway through first semester. I finally found one I liked and still use it, though most people not in programs at school...

  6. Looking for an LVN gig SoCal

    stelon replied to masters-pn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are currently no LVN positions at my job either. Markets rough even for the RN grads--a couple who worked with my hospital before graudating got hired, but only because they did nurse extern...

  7. Infant Pain Management

    stelon replied to 2muchHeart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our babies are medicated with xylocaine and also given sweetease. Some of the doctors are really great about the medicating and give it ample time to kick in, but some of the others rush so fast you...

  8. Question about skin creams and CNA applications

    stelon replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's been my experience that the nurses will try and pass off creams and topical things like nystatin to the CNAs, though it's definitely not legal. Drives me insane. The generic skin protectants off...

  9. Looking for an LVN gig SoCal

    stelon replied to masters-pn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome to the club. Finished in 12/2009, license in April as well as IV and Blood Withdrawal Cert and there's /nothing/ in So Cal. I search every single day and have applied to countless...

  10. Hipaa violation?

    stelon replied to tirzo13's topic in General Nursing

    See, I've always thought about this with the patients' names as well. At my hospital and just about every one in the area I've been to, we have white boards on the walls in plain sight with room...

  11. "obama" grant to go back to school

    stelon replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    Grants and scholarships are going to be the way to go for you, I think. My husband and I together make not much over 40,000 and I don't qualify for any grants anymore or even loans through FAFSA....

  12. Does anyone else find this offensive?

    stelon replied to megan3485's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, I think I saw the same ad and was just as frustrated as you are. I search for jobs everyday and shudder everytime I see this. I went to NURSING school for a reason, not just so I can be lumped in...

  13. To recommend or not to recommend?

    stelon replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Just had to mention I'm only 22 and a new LVN who is working on the last of my pre-reqs to bridge into the RN program and I hate the majority of my generation. That sense of entitlement you're talking...

  14. Sketchers

    stelon replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've been torn between Dansko and Sketchers for a long while now when it comes to which I was going to try first. But based on whoever said their heel pain disappeared, my choice is now made. I never...

  15. what states can a ca LVN work?

    stelon replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As far as I know (I'm also a CA LVN as of April) any state will take our license, it's just a matter of jumping through all the hoops in regards to paperwork. No one makes you re-test--you just have...

  16. Anyone have to wear Dove Apparel?

    stelon replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In the way of tops, I ordered the women's zip up top and it fit okay, though several of the girls did order the more girly top that buttons and ties in the back. I would say that that style probably...

  17. Anyone have to wear Dove Apparel?

    stelon replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought the expensive Dove uniforms because I had to and I hated them the whole program. I found that they do get warm, but they are very well made. I used bleach to spot treat on occasion because I...

  18. What scrubs do you like best?

    stelon replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also love Koi, but I recently found Crayola Threads by Barco which are wonderful and Baby Twill from Dickies. Unfortunately it looks like weird stuff is going on with Dickies switching...

  19. Staffing ratios

    stelon replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure the ratio is 1:2 here in CA--at least that's how it is in our ICU/CCU and I'm pretty sure the higher ups would make the nurses take more if they could. If the patient is stable enough...

  20. Staffing ratios

    stelon replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, there are no aides in ICU or CCU period, the exception being when a safety attendant is needed. The ICU/CCU nurses are responsible for total nursing care of their patients. Whenever...

  21. Kaiser Curious?

    stelon replied to chris1969's topic in General Nursing

    I want to say it's in the mid twenties ballpark range, but that's based partially on being told multiple times their aids get paid 15/hour to start and some whispered answers I got from the LVNs while...

  22. Cheap LVN colleges in Southern CA

    stelon replied to Ruth9's topic in California Nursing

    Why not try for a community college? Programs are way more reasonable and it doesn't take that long for the pre-reqs for

  23. The Skeleton Key

    stelon replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing

    *laughs* You watched it on tv today, didn't you? I saw that it was on while I visited my parents. It was the first movie my husband and I saw together when started dating. And I'm thinking I'd've been...

  24. Nurse Pre-req Prices...

    stelon replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about her, but in California our community colleges are $26/unit as

  25. Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    stelon replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Can I come