DogWmn

DogWmn

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  1. Set-back with the LPN BON AGAIN

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Well, I just got a call from the guy at Sectr'y of State and he had them update the application to reflect the changes sooooo...I'm working on getting that filled out - it will take me several days to...

  2. Set-back with the LPN BON AGAIN

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    When you send a private message all you have to do is scroll down and check off to send it even if your not on my "friends" list or something like

  3. Stress Relief

    DogWmn replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Walking out in the woods with my dog and enjoying the quite. Hangin' with my dog anywhere. Reading. Digital photography - I'm not very good but I do enjoy

  4. Kaiser Permanente

    DogWmn replied to Greenlight's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I worked at a Kaiser Peds clinic in Denver, CO. back in the 80's I enjoyed working there and way back then they treated their employee's well. I wouldn't expect your first job to be a bell ringer in...

  5. Set-back with the LPN BON AGAIN

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Oh I've been on the phone with Karen Handle's office, the Gov's office, my state Representative and my state senator. The whole thing is so

  6. I am content to be an LPN...is that wrong?

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

    Nope - no guilt, and you should be mighty happy that you've found something you love doing and gives you a good paycheck and satisfaction. That doesn't happen very often in this life so enjoy. If...

  7. Set-back with the LPN BON AGAIN

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Over the last several months I've dealt with TX, CO, OR and OH BON's...all of them were prompt and helpful. I just wish I could get out of here so I could attend a refresher and go back to work....

  8. GA BON Complaint

    DogWmn posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    my story is a bit long, in 1972 i graduated from a very good pn program in oregon where i worked for several years, i then moved to colorado and again worked for several years and again moved to...

  9. GA BON Complaint

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Wellll here's another update, after sending out a loooong email to my State Senator and State Representative, they got involved, over the last several days I've gotten calls from the State Secrt'y of...

  10. Lots of Snow!

    DogWmn replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    I used to live in the Rocky Mts and I can remember using the winch on my jeep to get out of my driveway to go to work...LOL. I've actually put chains on a 4x4 in icy conditions too, boy did that work...

  11. Taking a break from Nursing

    DogWmn replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    I took a break, and it helped me greatly unfortunatly it was too long of a break and I'm having a problem getting relicensed in my current state, I was able to re-license in another state that I had...

  12. Re-entry LPN OR possibilities???

    DogWmn posted a topic in Operating Room

    I graduated from an LPN school back when dinosaurs walked the earth in 1972 and worked as an LPN from then until 91 and have recently been able to re-activate my license. While in nursing school we...

  13. SC Nursing Board Abuses Power & Authority

    DogWmn replied to kristie0701's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having big problems with the GA LPN BON and I tried to send you a PM but the text is too

  14. Nurses what is your favorite state and why?

    DogWmn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was born and raised in Oregon, then moved to CO, OH and GA and I have family in CA and I've been to many other states visiting relatives and friends. I miss the PNW, and hope to relocate back some...

  15. Quit?

    DogWmn replied to Howdie's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't quit. I'd also do as the previous poster suggested, take initiative find a computer you can use and learn on your own

  16. A Professor's Grade Deflation Policy

    DogWmn replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your basic critical thinking questions. Don't rock the boat, learn how to take tests like

  17. Not sure I even want to be a nurse anymore...disillusioned

    DogWmn replied to magdalene111's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry your in burn out mode and I know all about that. I do hope you documented well as far as the narc thing goes. Do you have insurance, if so I'd contact them first. On another note, for...

  18. GA BON Complaint

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Luv2quilt, do get a job as an LPN if your planning on staying in this state for any length of time, you could do something part time - the BON really isn't looking for full time just that you do work....

  19. Do you draw up blood on your own?

    DogWmn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN who worked in Family Practice and Peds clinics and we always did our own blood

  20. GA BON Complaint

    DogWmn replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Update, First the really great news, the OH BON accepted my CE's and I am now an LPN in OH. GA will not accept that of course. Yesterday, I called the Gov's office and they said they have no control...

  21. Why would I NOT help? I'm confused.

    DogWmn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    first, thanks for jumping in we are all here for the patient. i've asked for help on more than one occasion and been pleasantly surprised to find a nurse mgr or doc jumping in. back when dinosaurs...

  22. So sick of this attitude....

    DogWmn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    and there is part of the problem. i live in ga and i was born and raised in oregon. i'm still appalled by the bigotry and prejudice i run into on a daily basis down here. i do live in a rural part of...

  23. Upcoming Clinicals @ Family Practice/Medicine

    DogWmn replied to nurse-in-limbo's topic in General Nursing

    Please let us know how it goes, I'd love to hear your feedback on what you think of it

  24. Why can't I find an LPN job?

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

    check LTC, sub-acutes/rehabs, doc in the boxes (urgent care centers) and also this website http://www.indeed.com/ it will let you really customize your search and will pull jobs from all the job...

  25. Quiting LPN School

    DogWmn replied to LovelyOverload's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Aside from having way too much on your plate, you might be better off with a more traditional school. ANY nursing school is going to be hard and a "self study" one you would have to be very motivated...