Irish Nurse 89

Irish Nurse 89

Member

  • Content

    70

  • Visitors

    2,119

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Irish Nurse 89

  1. what NOT to do when job hunting.

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, it definitely OK to ask if a facility is hiring before you go there and apply. Most places today have a HR department that will field these types of calls, so you wouldn't be bothering the DON...

  2. is being an lpn so bad???

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with being an LPN if that is what you really want to do. I'm doing exactly what I want to do at this point in my life, and there isn't a thing that anyone could say...

  3. Did I do the right thing?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to nursebecca35's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you sure that another nurse didn't add another can to the bag, to keep it from running out? This could be a reason whey it had more in it than there should be. One of the nurses could or CNA's...

  4. New Nurse Horror Stories

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked in a LTC facility once, and even though the DON DID do med rounds, during the afternoon shift, and never said a word, unless an error was made that would cause harm to one of the patients. We...

  5. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    My school was very strict. Our uniforms were blue and white, and had to be ironed and clean, our shoes along with the laces had to be kept white, very little makeup and jewelry were allowed to be...

  6. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree, family should always come first. I voted that I am

  7. Would I be a good fit?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to CainRN's topic in Emergency

    will also be assisting the lpn in certain hospital

  8. Any online chat Triage nursing jobs???

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    this advice sounds very familiar!! as this is the advice that we give most of the time to people who call into our er, asking us what we think they should do about such and such a

  9. RE: Malpractice Inurance

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to woolfpak73's topic in Correctional

    I wouldn't work anywhere these days without some kind of malpractice insurance. Most malpractice insurance premiums are $100 or less per year, and IMHO, is worth every penny, even if you never use it....

  10. RE: Malpractice Inurance

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to woolfpak73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This question was reposted here:

  11. RE: Malpractice Inurance

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to woolfpak73's topic in Correctional

    IMHO, having malpractice insurance doesn't make you any more of a target for a lawsuit than it would if you didn't have it. I have had malpractice insurance for 19 years now, and (knock on wood)...

  12. Lpn Or Surgical Tech???

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to greenie101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are a lot of hospitals that are doing away with LPN's in my area as well. However, these same hospitals are also utilizing the LPN's in their specialty areas such as the GI lab and the ER. If...

  13. Med-Surg Wasn't So Bad!

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats pagandeva2000. It will get easier for you with each passing day........I worked on a med surg unit for many years, and although I like my job in the ER, I really miss taking care off the...

  14. Any online chat Triage nursing jobs???

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    I can see the PROS in having something like this. However, I think the CONS would far out weigh the PROS due to all the legalities that would be involved in setting up something like this. I honestly...

  15. Lpn Or Surgical Tech???

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to greenie101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    greenie101, Reading your post here, just reminded me of my aunt, who also went to school at the age of 50 to become LPN. Many years have past since then, and she still enjoys working as an LPN doing...

  16. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Overtime at my hospital is discouraged. However, I do believe that OT is looked at on an individual basis. And if the same person is having OT on a routine basis, they are called into the office, or...

  17. how many shots you got at taking pre enterence for LPN?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to missycares's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I didn't know that taking an entrance exam is a requirement for getting into an LPN program these days. I don't know of any books that will help for just an entrance test, it should be subjects that...

  18. New LPN...survived two nights on my own!

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to happynewLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on your new position Lisa! You are absolutely correct here, that you will feel less nervous, and overwhelmed with each med pass that you do. I find that "organization" is the key to success,...

  19. A Mean Nurse Verses A Good Don!!!

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to purpil29's topic in General Nursing

    purpil29, I enjoyed reading your post, and I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you in the

  20. Introducing myself

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to juliette510RN's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on getting your RN Julz! And good luck with your new position in the

  21. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    Hang in there chicagobsn. I'm willing to bet that ALL nurses have had the feeling of being "lost" at one time or another when they were just starting out in the ER. Heck, I've been working in an ER...

  22. ...and like that, all the dreams I've been dreaming about.... were shattered!

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry to hear that you didn't pass the first time around. Don't give up, not everyone passes on their first time. So, hold your head up high, and keep telling yourself that you'll pass it next...

  23. Do you get to drop working weekends after working for your hospital with seniority?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my case having an extra weekend off is largely dependent on the needs of the ER. Because I only work part time, I am required to work every other weekend. In my case, this works out well, because...

  24. The Power of Positive Thought

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted "not sure", While I agree that "positive thought" will definitely help, I think the speed of the recovery, depends largely on the illness itself, and how it is being treated by the patients...

  25. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    Irish Nurse 89 replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a very busy ER, that most of the time has a high patient flow rate, and as a result of this, I believe the night nurses work just as hard as the day