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  1. I want to be a nurse but is nursing really that horrible??

    mondkmondk replied to kgheen09's topic in General Nursing

    I started as a CNA and worked my way up...CNA, CMT, LPN, and now RN. The first semester of LPN school for me anyways, was like a CNA review class. The second semester dealt with actual LPN duties...

  2. "Well, that's ONE way to do it!"

    mondkmondk replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto that; we did infertility treatments for 10 years and my stomach is tough as a rock now. I did have nurse friends give me my HCG shots though, in the butt. My MIL (who is a teacher, not a...

  3. Funny stories

    mondkmondk replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked 10 years off and on in an Alzheimer's Unit...man, I could tell you some really funny things... Was working night shift and heard a huge bang...we rushed into the room and noticed one of the...

  4. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    mondkmondk replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    Any updates? Did she get it yet? What happened? Blessings,

  5. To renew an LPN license or not, once an RN?

    mondkmondk replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    I don't pay for my LPN, but instead of letting it go, I put it on "inactive" so if for some reason, heaven forbid, I get disciplined as an RN, I could still work on my LPN. This may have changed...

  6. Paranoid and just had to call work...

    mondkmondk replied to penny77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting ready to call work right now because I can't remember if I'm scheduled this weekend. They will have to leave the floor to go look at the big schedule too...ARGH...it is bugging me BAD!...

  7. Night Shift = Second Class?

    mondkmondk replied to NewNightShifter's topic in General Nursing

    I have yet to work night shift at my new job, but I do know that they never leave full meals for them, only a snack while the eve. shift and days both get full meals, most of the time anyway....

  8. Not being paid what I was told I would

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got my first paycheck today and was distressed to discover that they are paying me 75 cents under what they told me, per hour. What would you all do...call them and ask them to pay what they said,...

  9. Paranoid and just had to call work...

    mondkmondk replied to penny77's topic in General Nursing

    I've done this a lot...mostly to check on dying/hospice patients...since I only work every other weekend, a lot can change. I also have a bad habit of calling the nurse after me to make sure I've...

  10. Not being paid what I was told I would

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I called the ADON who hired me and she said it was a mistake; I will get what she told me on my next paycheck. Whew...was glad I called though! Blessings,

  11. Does Ambien CR have a generic name too

    mondkmondk posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I am paying an arm and a leg for this med...is there a generic available? Blessings,

  12. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    mondkmondk replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I took a call-in from a male CNA...his excuse? He had recently discovered he had hemorrhoids and was in pain. I'm afraid I started the excuses to not come in if they try to call you in to cover...

  13. Ran to my first code alone...

    mondkmondk replied to WWRN's topic in General Nursing

    at the ltc where i work, they have stickers on the door...i'm thinking this could be done with id bracelets as well. red stickers mean stop/dnr and green stickers mean go/full code. i didn't read all...

  14. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    mondkmondk replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    My ADD prevented me from reading the entire email, but I thank my lucky stars that my MIL and I get along great...so far (being with her son for 10 years, married for 8). I write a lot too to help...

  15. What is it with family members?

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an awful evening at work tonight...not only did I run ragged all night, but a family member who apparently thinks they are a nurse in disguise, kept ranting to me about putting both her parents...

  16. What is it with family members?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that green/thick/blood tinged accompanied usually by fever and abnormal lung sounds is infection. I was also taught that yellowish is usually sinuses and thick white is common in people...

  17. Are nurses hourly or salaried?

    mondkmondk replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I get an hourly wage...however, I'm just a staff nurse. Usually, nurses in a supervisory position like managers and DON's get salaries...in LTC that is. Blessings,

  18. Is it hard to find an entry level nurse job?

    mondkmondk replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 16 years in LTC and I had a terrible time finding a job in my area...despite all my experience. I now work prn at another LTC facility. When I was a new grad, our area had a...

  19. Hypothyroidism question

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    If one has chronic thyroid problems, what would be the symptoms...chronic not acute? Blessings,

  20. Please help I need guidance New orientee:

    mondkmondk replied to Barlan's topic in General Nursing

    LTC can be just as hectic and fast paced, I've learned over the years. The evening and night shifts are the best to start off with in my opinion so you get the opportunity to know the 20, 40, 60-some...

  21. In your LTC dining room

    mondkmondk replied to LPN&momof3's topic in General Nursing

    For my peace of mind, never mind actual policy, I always stay until the very last person is out. I know most of my team are all CPR certified, but CNA's aren't allowed to chart on a nurse note, so I...

  22. In LTC, how many days did you orient before charging?

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I called work today to see when they needed me again and they asked me if I felt comfortable charging alone this weekend. I still don't know a few residents, maybe like 10 because they do everything...

  23. Drug Test

    mondkmondk replied to concernedlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I was recently hired for LTC and my urine came back positive for like 2 or 3 different things but I take 6 scheduled meds and a ton of OTC's. To be on the safe side, I brought in all my bottles so...

  24. Quick question about nasal sprays

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    When giving a nasal spray, which part of the nose should one be aiming for...the inner or outer or does it matter? Thanks and blessings,

  25. Day shift nurses needed...WHAT??!!

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I finally got my dream evening shift job and no matter what, I'm staying put (I told them I could also work nights in a pinch). Looking back at my interviews and all the applications I put in,...