DogWmn

DogWmn

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  1. Plastic surgery office nurses?

    DogWmn replied to Stacy in North Texas's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Acutually yes, I worked for a hospital based plastic surgery program. I didn't "sell" plastic surgery, but I did talk with potential patients about the surgery(s) they were interested in via the...

  2. Who's Hiring? Name your State & Area... please!

    DogWmn replied to AZMOMO2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know anything about the Atlanta area, I live in NE GA and I'm not familar with Amedisys. However, I'm a re-entry LPN and haven't yet re-entered...still battling the GA LPN

  3. No raise this year.!!!!!

    DogWmn replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Over the last several years the no-raise policy was pretty typical in the non-medical corporate world if your were a worker bee. At my last job before being laid off there were no raises for 2+ years...

  4. Thank you, LPNs

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

    Thanks Sue, it's always good to hear from the RN's who appreciate

  5. So my heart broke when I saw this patient....

    DogWmn replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, but I'd also set him up with the hospital dietician to see if they can make up a menu he will eat. I have a lot of food restrictions (no wheat, dairy, sugar, gluten ect.) and when I was...

  6. RN to MD, has anyone done this?

    DogWmn replied to Loux's topic in General Nursing

    My old doc did it, she was an army nurse during the Vietnam era and then returned and got her DO. She's a great no-nonsense Doc. However, like the other poster stated if med school is your goal -...

  7. Questions about Macon

    DogWmn replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Georgia Nursing

    These two related forums will give you lots of good info about most any town in GA and anywhere else you might want to consider: This one deals with stats and some photos http://www.city-data.com/...

  8. Solutions for Belligerent Patients

    DogWmn replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    LOL @ the Valium Salt Lick and Duct Tape solutions...gave me a great chuckle. That aside, saftey first - your saftey, call security and let them 'splain, if that doesn't work I'd go with both the...

  9. SIGH.....You know, it just never fails.

    DogWmn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Angelfire, I live in NE GA and right now we are about 20 with wind chill of 11, I don't mind the cool weather. I certainly appreciate your "folksy humor" around hear Jeff Foxworth is a GOD...LOL Stay...

  10. Who's Hiring? Name your State & Area... please!

    DogWmn replied to AZMOMO2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in NE GA and there are jobs here, mostly clinics, LTC, Doc in the Box's,

  11. do any RN's use Medscape for CME's?

    DogWmn replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Rn.com has a great deal on CE's, all you can take for a year for $31.95 and most states approve them. I'm not an RN, I'm an LPN but Ohio requires CE's and I've taken most of mine through

  12. SIGH.....You know, it just never fails.

    DogWmn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...I have a cat who does the hood ornament thing on a regular basis, she's an indoor outdoor and her best bud is my rescue Jack Russell Terrier, they are now both leaving elderly and entering...

  13. I'm discouraged

    DogWmn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could give you a big hug Sue, I really have nothing to add. I know you are doing your very best and hope you can try to not take it home with

  14. Do nurses make the worse patients?

    DogWmn replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

    Not the worst but I think we tend to micro manage our care a bit more. Once when I was admitted through the ER and had gotten a chest xray, someone waltzes in to give me a TB skin test:uhoh3:...I...

  15. Endorsement concerns

    DogWmn replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congrats!!!! Also, I don't think the GA BON issues pocket licenses anymore...go to their website and check, I know the GA LPN BON has a big notice on their front page that they will no longer issue...

  16. Question for those that hire

    DogWmn replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a small town with a 35 bed hospital, I was next door and worked as a Family Practice Clinic nurse, yet when a big accident came in we along with the docs, were called next door to the...

  17. Relocating for a job

    DogWmn replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    For all of you moving enjoy the great adventure and good luck! I will continue to remind folks about the small to midsized towns in more rural environments, many places are still hiring there and are...

  18. All I want for Christmas is a single payer plan!

    DogWmn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yup there have been many studies over the last few years and the admin costs are outrageous. For me to see them all I have to do is go to my Doc's office, he's a stand alone practioner and he's got...

  19. does night shift make you fat?

    DogWmn replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't matter what shift I work, I can walk by no-no foods and gain a pound or

  20. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    DogWmn replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    Please note, you can not work as an LPN/LVN without a license, just like an RN can not work without a license. Have you tried volunteering at a hospital, LTC ect.??? Sometimes that might get your...

  21. Happy New Year

    DogWmn replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  22. Endorsement concerns

    DogWmn replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Please keep us informed, I'm doing my own battle with the GA LPN BON - they have the same staff as the RN BON. I don't know if you are aware but the GA Secretary of State Karen Handle has resigned to...

  23. Help me find an ER job..... PLEASE!!!!!!

    DogWmn replied to focuszx5's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered Urgent Care centers to get some current experience? I know it's not the ED but it's heading in the right

  24. Rules of the Dr.office

    DogWmn replied to prowlingMA's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    39. There is no such thing as an "emergency pregnacy test" to make sure your home test was right/wrong on Friday at 4:55pm, we will see you Tuesday to discuss your options and

  25. Office nurses ARE real nurses!!

    DogWmn replied to BSN75's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I loved being a clinic nurse and hope to go back soon. As previous posters stated, we do A LOT, I worked in full service Rural Family Practice Clinics and that included OB and Peds. The pay wasn't...