DogWmn

DogWmn

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  1. online vs classroom

    DogWmn replied to LPWalker's topic in Indiana State University

    Interesting, I'm an old F..t and I LOVE online courses, I can work through materials at my own pace - I'm a very fast reader and I can sit in my jammies with my dog at my feet. I thought the...

  2. should potential employers use credit checks?

    DogWmn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    NO NO NO, it should be illegal to do a credit check for a hire. Think about the times we live in, people have fallen behind due to this crappy economy...just because their credit isn't the best...

  3. Absence of Teamwork

    DogWmn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree Ruby Vee, I'm from old school and we had real team work going on. This was pre computers, cells and other electronics. I worked in an all nurse hospital only RN's and LPN's we had unit...

  4. A Lesson in Family, Ethics and End of Life

    DogWmn replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Another big hug. It's very difficult when your an nurse and a family member, even worse when your doing it long distance. My thoughts are with you and your

  5. Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    DogWmn replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    We did it in my nursing school, and I thought it very appropriate. We learned how to drape for modesty, how to hold and fold the washcloth without dripping, where to put the towels and when, how much...

  6. How to get phlebotomy experience

    DogWmn replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I took a 6 week phlebotomy course, but I'm not familar with what would be available in

  7. Ever Refuse a MD order?

    DogWmn replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I used to work with residents (little docs) in a FP outpatient clinic and one wanted to insert an IUD in a pt with chronic PID:eek: because she didn't want to take pills (non-compliance/lazy...

  8. Should I keep my LPN license active?

    DogWmn replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your BON sometimes they will allow you to put it on inactive status for a small fee and for what ever reason in the future you could

  9. looking back, are there courses that you thought were not necessary?

    DogWmn replied to nowIamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes I graduated from LPN school in '72 (yah yah I know the dark ages) and we had a huge list of skills we had to get checked off on BEFORE we could graduate. Each term we had one really looong day...

  10. Can you work as a CNA/NA/LPN as licensed RN?

    DogWmn replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Nope not in GA, you must hold a certificate for CNA and a LICENSE for LPN to work as

  11. Small nose piercings at work?

    DogWmn replied to SarahAnn10's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I'd wait until after nursing school to have it done that way it won't be an issue. Once out, then you can re-assess without the hassle of dealing with being not

  12. A worn out topic

    DogWmn replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Like CheyFire (great post btw), I graduated back in the dark ages (1972) and we were supposed get up and give the doc a chair, the "head nurse" or floor super was the only one who usually talked to...

  13. hematomas? drawing blood on elderly clients

    DogWmn replied to pear8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A butterfly will have a "flash back" so you can see if you are in the vein. Also you will 'feel' a pop when you are in the vein, you might want to reivew the A&P of the vein and recommended sites...

  14. no cell phones no personal phone calls at work

    DogWmn replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I graduated in '72 loooooooong before cell phones and we seemed to do OK without them on the floor. We are supposed to be WORKING not chatting on the cell. I have no problem with those rules....

  15. New Grad Job Positions Anywhere in America

    DogWmn replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also look at some of the more rural areas where the "big city folk" don't want to live. You might not like it long term but putting a year or two under your belt in a smaller hospital will...

  16. RN faces serious challenges at work, seeking answers

    DogWmn replied to Monkeytoes's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing I see is you've been at work for over 6 months and are still not familiar enough with policy's and procedures...hmmm? It is YOUR responsibility to familiarize yourself with these even...

  17. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    DogWmn replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not legal to identify yourself as a nurse, no license no nurse. I have in the past called the BON about it. I know it might sound petty but these people are practicing nursing WITHOUT a...

  18. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

    DogWmn replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to be a long term product tester of products I'd want to use, for instance: That F250 to pull that nice RV to a variety of camp sites, testing them all out for years and years:D Also test out...

  19. Who is happy and satisfied being an lpn and doesn't plan being an rn? Reasons?

    DogWmn replied to futurenurse1710's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Be proud you got into PN school, as all the posters have said don't let the negative rain on your parade. BTW it's not easy, plan on being a hermit for a year;). I have no interest in becoming an RN...

  20. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    DogWmn replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This one always cracks me up. I graduated from PN school in 1972!:rckn:. I'm still here. I've been hearing the "phase out" for 38 years now:rolleyes:. Uhhh we are still here. As many have said it...

  21. Where's the Job?!

    DogWmn replied to cindycadman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You also might try volunteering at the Red Cross, you won't get to do nursing things but, it's good to have on a resume and shows you are interesting in working. You only have to volunteer a few...

  22. is LPN a good choice?

    DogWmn replied to studentstorm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would say yes, for several reasons. First it would ease you into nursing and you have an oportunity to decide if this REALLY is for you without spending 4 years and then graduating with a BSN and...

  23. tired of the board of nursing in MD

    DogWmn replied to rayshetta's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    GA LPN BON is nasty to say the

  24. How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

    DogWmn replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a returning LPN and at 60 I have NO desire to get my RN. I had done all my pre-reqs at one time but moved because of spouse to an area where there were no schools and now my pre-reqs are too old...

  25. What is the purpose of requiring white shoes?

    DogWmn replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, and like you I have a narrow foot with a quad A heel . Back in the olden days of horse drawn carriage as a student nurse we had butt ugly dress uni's white nylons (that'd be with the...