DogWmn

DogWmn

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  1. Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz...

    DogWmn replied to dean1987's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how in the world she thinks she can get away with it. I'd report her in a heartbeat...not acceptable

  2. R.N. reentry course's Atlanta

    DogWmn replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia Nursing

    OK so I have a question for all of you. How long did take you to get approved by the GA BON? Deedledumpling I see you had been out since 1985, were there any conditions to getting you license back...

  3. UPDATE on my battle with the GA LPN BON

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    According to the "call center" person, they cashed it on the 8th:mad: - got my $$$ and then

  4. UPDATE on my battle with the GA LPN BON

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    :banghead: I hate that I can't talk with a staff person from the BON. So again I called the :angthts: Sect'y of State worthless "call center" to verify that my page had been received...can't give me...

  5. What exactly is the responsibility of an LVN charge nurse?

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

    I would also check with your state BON LPN/LVN, scope of practice does vary from state to state. If you take the job, be sure to check the facility policies also, sometimes they will try to step over...

  6. How to Supervise "Older" Employees?!?

    DogWmn replied to Amber Lynn's topic in General Nursing

    with

  7. increased confusion with pain med

    DogWmn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't say what the pain med is for??? Is a cronic condition, if so

  8. Resume problems. Help?

    DogWmn replied to Lady_Lara's topic in General Nursing

    You'll also want to target each job with "key" phrases. Most resumes are submitted via the 'net and HR will do a search to see if those words are in your resume, if not they'll trash them and never...

  9. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    DogWmn replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    In my youth I would have love 12 hour shifts, but at my age and health problems I don't think I could do 12's they'd wear my already fragile reserves down too much. My fav shift was 3-11 but when I...

  10. Geriatric Nurse certification

    DogWmn replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an LPN and I know we can get certifications in geriatrics, via NAPNES, I guess as an RN you could also get them...go to their web site and email them and

  11. Being a patient-view from the other side

    DogWmn replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    Good story Sonjailana and I hope you feel better soon. Being on the other side of the bedpan can be a real eye opener, I've had more than my fair share of that and it has certainly made me a more...

  12. Is This Accurate Information? Inaccurate?

    DogWmn replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the laugh, i don't know what state you live in but ummm lvn/lpn's do all of the above every day, visit a ltc and you'll see us doing it all or many of the other places we work -clinics,...

  13. rough night

    DogWmn replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you were there, saftey with beligerent patients is a huge problem that is often swept under the rug. Many years ago, I was in the ED of a small hospital to help when a wreck came in, one guy was...

  14. UAP acting as "nurse" in doctors office!

    DogWmn replied to cc01183's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'd call the BON. NO ONE is allowed to "pass themselves off" as a nurse RN or LPN. It's way off the charts illegal. I do know that Doc's who want to be cheap will hire someone off the street and...

  15. How are you LPN's getting continuing education hours?

    DogWmn replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup, If you go to their website they've got a form of approved vendors and RN.com is one. I used RN.com to get my license reinstated and I currently have 15 hours towards my 2010 license all from...

  16. UPDATE on my battle with the GA LPN BON

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    First off::madface::argue: I had to get that off my chest before I could even type, I'm beyond spittin' mad:mad:. Today's great adventure involved two calls to the Secretary of State's office "call...

  17. Healthcare admin. or get my LPN?

    DogWmn replied to busta0978's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yah what Sue

  18. How are you LPN's getting continuing education hours?

    DogWmn replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I use RN.com for my Ohio license they have a real deal all you can take for 31.95. Can't beat that with a stick. But be sure to check with your BON and see what they do and don't approve. I know...

  19. 5 hour energy drinks? Other alternatives?

    DogWmn replied to xyra's topic in General Nursing

    I used to down coffee and coke, but now I can't for health reasons. But I've found if I eat healthy and get lots of sleep it keeps my head clear. Also, you will need to experiment a bit, but try a...

  20. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    DogWmn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Yes in certain rare instances LPN's will make more money than RN's. An LPN who has YEARS of experience could very well be making more money than a new grad or 1-2 year experience RN...now don't get...

  21. How healthy and fit are you?

    DogWmn replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be slim without ever worrying about it, then I hit 45 and menopause:mad: and also became very very hypothyroid. I also developed several chronic conditions EBV for one. Now weight is a...

  22. What is the difference between working mornings,evening and nights?

    DogWmn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on where I'm working, my preference is clinic work so it was days, when I worked hospitals I prefered 2nd shift. I tried nights and I'm way not a night person, it made me sick, I...

  23. any nurses quit this job?

    DogWmn replied to xxNursexx's topic in General Nursing

    I did, after 19 years I had burn out and due to the trend in moving LPN's out of the hospital I looked for a change. I dusted off my high school typing skills, learn word processing software and...

  24. UPDATE on my battle with the GA LPN BON

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks everyone, it is just soooooo frustrating especially after dealing with the Ohio BON - efficent, helpful and proficient. Once I had completed the required CE's and sent in my paperwork, it was...

  25. Thoughts on escorting patients to smoke

    DogWmn replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    First let me say that even though I'm a smoker, I think smoking should be banned at all hospitals/clinics ect. BUT and here is a big BUT - VA facilities, the reason - these men and woman have bled...