tainted1972

tainted1972 ASN, RN

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  1. Is a tablet a good investment for nursing school

    tainted1972 replied to clclc4444's topic in Nursing News

    I have an Ipad with a keyboard. All of my nursing books came in electronic form, so I was able to load all of them onto my ipad... LOVED that I never had to carry around all of those books. I am...

  2. How do credits transfer to LPN Bridge Programs once you have your LPN????

    tainted1972 replied to danedsel's topic in LPN to RN

    Honestly, it depends on the school you are going to for the bridge program. Each one has different criteria. I searched schools until I found one that I did not need to take any pre reqs for. The...

  3. Narcotics

    tainted1972 replied to mmace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unless it is an emergency, I always finish what I am in the middle of before starting a new task. If I stopped what I was doing every time someone needed something, I would never get my shift...

  4. LPN Hours?

    tainted1972 replied to annabum's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you want to get hired, make sure that you are available 24/7. That means finding a sitter who is available 24/7. If you walk into an interview and start talking about how you cannot work such and...

  5. LPN school..NO graduation!!

    tainted1972 replied to oglpn2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It wouldnt take much to do one on your own, that is.. if your classmates are willing to help out. Take a vote, see how many people are interested in having a graduation/pinning. If you have a decent...

  6. LPN vs. RN

    tainted1972 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I have been an LPN for two years. For me it is a stepping stone ( I finish my RN program this august). As an LPN I can do most of the things that an RN can do. There are some minor differences...

  7. Excited to become an LPN

    tainted1972 replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Clean and organize everything in your home, stock up on frozen dinners and healthy snacks. You will not have time to do anything once you start school.... it is soooo worth it

  8. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    I am sorry that I did not clarify that. They are done during the day shift depending on the location you go to. For example my clinical hours in the summer were 7am until 5pm this fall they were...

  9. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    We are in the midst of finals week at RIO. Unfortunately there are going to be students who fail and will be out of the program until next year ( if they can get back in). This has been the worst...

  10. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    The clinicals are not on the weekend. The first set of clinicals are during summer term, they are 10 hours during the day once a week. The location depends on where you live and where they decide to...

  11. Advice for pre-nursing student

    tainted1972 replied to nhunter6's topic in Nursing Career

    Definitley work as a CNA while you are in nursing school... 1. you will learn much much more. 2. when you graduate you can work for the same facility you are already working in. I have 3 children,...

  12. Do you prefer 8 or 12 hours shifts?

    tainted1972 replied to Studentnurse143's topic in General Nursing

    It is tough trying to work out a doable schedule when you have children. Before you know it your child will be in school and you will be wishing you had a "normal" schedule. If you take the m-f job...

  13. Do nurses get holidays off?

    tainted1972 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Just because the calender says that Christmas is dec 25th does not mean it has to be. Holidays can be celebrated any day you wish. I just worked second shift on thanksgiving.. we had thanksgiving...

  14. New grad w/question about CPR cert.

    tainted1972 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

    Each facility has their own preferences when it comes to CPR cert. The reason is so that all employees have the same training because there are some differences in certifications. The American Red...

  15. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    Please think long and hard before committing to this program. Students are dropping like flies from failing this program. You absolutely must be able to read literally hundreds of pages of material,...

  16. Getting Into Hospital While In School

    tainted1972 replied to floridanurse1983's topic in General Nursing

    Look into volunteer programs. Even if it is just a few hours a week you will get to know some of the staff and more importantly, they will get to know you. Hospitals are overwhelmed with applicants....

  17. new nurse woes

    tainted1972 replied to KaksRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, I am sorry you are having a difficult time with some co workers. Unfortunately this will be an issue for the rest of your life. There are always people who have bad attitudes. You will...

  18. Problems with straight cath on a male pt

    tainted1972 replied to JenGLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Try changing his position, I usually have better luck if I raise the head of the bed or place the patient on his/her

  19. My RN New Grad is losing hope need suggestions

    tainted1972 replied to RN Boyfriend's topic in General Nursing

    How is she applying for jobs? If she is applying online and sending resumes, that will take longer than if she did it the old fashioned way. Tell her to but on her best suit, and start visiting...

  20. Questions about Nursing School!

    tainted1972 replied to jsable28's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the pre-reqs were harder. The nursing classes are easier to learn because the material is applied to situations. Take math for example.. in a math class you have math problems that are...

  21. 'cattle calls' in ER waiting room?

    tainted1972 replied to BaptistBites's topic in Emergency

    I do not work in the ER. However, I took my child to an ER a few months ago. They gave me a pager that vibrated and lit up when it was her turn. I always worry about my name being called while I am...

  22. MR/MDD Nursing?

    tainted1972 replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work with individuals who have disabilities, and I absolutely LOVE it! I have been in this particular field for close to 20 years. (1.5 as a nurse). State run facilities do tend to have...

  23. Silly joke

    tainted1972 replied to carluvscats's topic in General Nursing

    Here is one I read today: A guy fell asleep on the beach & got a horrible sunburn, specifically to his thighs. He went to the hospital, & was admitted with second-degree burns. His skin was...

  24. HIPPA violation??

    tainted1972 replied to RFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Ohio. My experience comes from being a mother of teenage girls... oh the horror! anyway, I took my daughter to planned parenthood to get on birth control, I signed all of the forms, gave them...

  25. Foley Catheter Insertion:An independent or Dependent Nursing Role?

    tainted1972 replied to agrj's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if the physician specified the size of the catheter and balloon. If not, then the nurse did not get a complete order. If the physician did not specify a size I would question whether or...