Sparrowhawk

Sparrowhawk

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  1. Ashland, MO LPNs?

    Sparrowhawk replied to Lericalpoet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just because the meth problem is there doesn't make it unsafe. I would say SWMO is still a relatively safe community to live in..just depends on where..Lots of small towns around Springfield... Hmm...

  2. LPN in Med/Surg or ER first?

    Sparrowhawk replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on the state you live in..some won't let LPNS work in the

  3. Ashland, MO LPNs?

    Sparrowhawk replied to Lericalpoet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately yeah it is a big issue. And LTC...hospitals here pay pennies in reality. And at this point Hospitals are also not hiring LPNs here, just LTC and Dr's offices, And yeah meth's a big issue...

  4. Help...med counseling

    Sparrowhawk replied to napa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah don't quit your job! It's just a correction for

  5. Ashland, MO LPNs?

    Sparrowhawk replied to Lericalpoet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey sorry no one's replied in a long time. I work about an hour and half south of you and I make just fine on 14.25 and hour....you just have to budget it out and save up if you want a nicer place or...

  6. What's your reason for putting up with it?

    Sparrowhawk replied to canigraduate's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah I need more explanation of what you're talkinga

  7. LVN's how much you make in 2010?

    Sparrowhawk replied to Sophiamez's topic in California Nursing

    14.50/hr. but it all depends on where you

  8. Do you think this med error was preventable?

    Sparrowhawk replied to pn2rn08's topic in General Nursing

    Probably preventable...but be careful. Insulin errors cause

  9. I really NEED to hear from nurses that like or love LTC.

    Sparrowhawk replied to malem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Long Term Care

  10. I really NEED to hear from nurses that like or love LTC.

    Sparrowhawk replied to malem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I dunno if I'm CHOOSING to stay..I'm kinda stuck in LTC being an LPN right now..but I DO like it...most days. Some days, like yesterday I want to pull my hair out. Yes you do work hard, and a lot of...

  11. Terminated from 1st job :(

    Sparrowhawk replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Nursing

    Keep applying and write "Want to talk about it in person" Or something alittle more professional sounding. I've done that and was hired after a

  12. HS meds....do they have to be given at 9?

    Sparrowhawk replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most facilities I've been at HS starts at 7. I always give them at 7 cause most go to sleep then...unless they request it

  13. Nursing and sexual orientation

    Sparrowhawk replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...I work in Missouri and it just depends on which facility you work at. Some are better then others, some like to gossip BADLY...god forbid you and a lady coworker are friends....if you know...

  14. Nursing and sexual orientation

    Sparrowhawk replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    My part of the country gay/lesbians are far and few between and pretty quiet about it. I could care less who or what you do. I generally ask if I wanna be noisy, "You have a man, woman, donkey?" The...

  15. ANA discriminates against LPN/LVN

    Sparrowhawk replied to Kris10lnC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have criticial thinking..thank you very

  16. Skating on thin ice?(at my job)

    Sparrowhawk replied to nursep2b's topic in General Nursing

    Pop it...sign it....pop it..sign it. It's easiest to not mess up that way. IF You have time to make your initials sqiggle int he

  17. LPN in the ER

    Sparrowhawk replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Emergency

    That is awesome! So excited for

  18. Too Sensitive?

    Sparrowhawk replied to franciscangypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Nah..it was unexpected and it rattled you for the day. If it doesn't get better then yeah something's wrong. It'll be

  19. A dead duck

    Sparrowhawk replied to kc ccurn's topic in Nursing Humor

    that is

  20. Does anyone knows any good OTC anti-fungal foot cream?

    Sparrowhawk replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    If the doc gave ya

  21. I can't take this nurse anymore!

    Sparrowhawk replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If your DON supports you I'd go talk to her/him. She's impeding resident

  22. Can we get rid of the sugar in nursing?

    Sparrowhawk replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like his speciality is the little ones

  23. Losing my skills?

    Sparrowhawk replied to AXIDRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep..ask to help/do every single procedure you can that happens there..you'd be surprised how many are done...wound cares, foleys...LTCs are becoming more and more

  24. I feel bad for quitting a new job

    Sparrowhawk replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I'd do, or just flat tell them the other place offered you full time and you feel it best to take

  25. Open mouth ... Insert foot

    Sparrowhawk replied to Meg88's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh honey! Lol! That was priceless...you couldn't have known though lol! I'm glad he wasn't touchy...but yeah I would be mortified too. All the good ones are married or gay..you know