DogWmn

DogWmn

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  1. To old to be hired anymore?

    DogWmn replied to kathylorr's topic in General Nursing

    Age discrimination is alive and well, I got laid off in 08 at 58 and the only job I could get was a PRN patient sitter job in July of 2011:mad:. The only thing you can do is keep on and maybe someone...

  2. Nebulizer

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

    If you can't find the info in a drug book try calling the

  3. Georgia Residents Doing ISU LPN-BSN

    DogWmn replied to 2brn09's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I looked at that program, where will you be doing your "clinicals"? I know the Excelsior grads are having a very difficult time getting the GA BON to approve them. Is the ISU LPN-BSN Program approved...

  4. Older Students: LPN to RN Bridge

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

    I chose NOT to bridge at 61 it's not worth

  5. Holy guacamole, this new grad just scored an awesome gig!

    DogWmn replied to autbot4500's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!

  6. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

    DogWmn posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm currently working in a hospital as a patient sitter (let my license lapse in this state) and I've recently observed some real problems and I'm not sure if I should say something or just keep my...

  7. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    Thanks Me to. It's a PRN job so no guaranteed hours or benefits but after 6 months I can apply to full time

  8. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    Wow I go off to work and this thread is still going, sadly I didn't get a full shift in as my patient was discharged to a psyc facility. As Sue and others have pointed out, since I'm the only one in...

  9. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    It's not just the potty breaks, it's the fact that it would be impossible to report without them finding out WHO reported them and since I'm considered non-medical it could create more problems than...

  10. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    Thanks Sue, as you can see by my prior post, I've decided to just keep the old yap shut. I'm not worried about them falling as much as them hurting me or someone else most of my patients are violent...

  11. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    Good question, as I said he was doing it on the other side of the patient and I noticed after the fact as he walked to his cart without gloves with a full syringe and butterfly needle in his bare...

  12. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    I left nursing after 20 years, let my license lapse in the state I'm living in and due to financial considerations - I can't afford the refresher course, it would require me relocating to another part...

  13. What do I do if the patient's family member is very fresh because I am a sitter?

    DogWmn replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working as a sitter right now and my response is to call the patients nurse if the family has a problem with me in the room- that is our job to be there and if they don't like it send it up the...

  14. I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    DogWmn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Sue. I know I've earned my "bat" status:p and soon you will too (wink wink). Decades ago I LOVED those crusty old bats...they were the goto folk... Great thread

  15. Stubborn Docs, New Docs

    DogWmn replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    OP I feel your pain, years ago I worked in a University Family Practice Clinic that was the training ground for the interns/residents. But we were fortunate enough to have a GREAT Dept. Head and he...

  16. Free Nurse "Refresher" Course Online?

    DogWmn replied to jackieh1791's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Napnes now has a theory only program: http://www.lpnrefreshercourse.com/Theory-Only-Option.aspx Napnes also has the whole thing and most BON's approve the program, however, as someone pointed out it's...

  17. Religion

    DogWmn replied to x4livin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Here in the southern bible belt I run into the harping ALOT, I always tell them I do not discuss religion in my work place - politely. Personally I find the bible thumpers really offensive but there...

  18. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    DogWmn replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    I consider this a real tragedy, I hope you do find out about us, we have a lot to offer and depending on what state your are in you'd be surprised as to what our scope of practice is. AND many of the...

  19. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    DogWmn replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm also working as a patient sitter right now, but we are hired and trained by the hospital. We have very strict guidlines to follow as sitters and I'm sure they are different for every facility, we...

  20. Are LPN's being phased out?

    DogWmn replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To the OP...the short answer...NOOOOOOOPE, the long one; it depends on what area of the country you are in. Are they being phased out of hospitals...same answer. There will always be a place for the...

  21. Which states do LPNS push IV meds?

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

    Same for

  22. Why do you do what you do and DON'T do what you don't do?

    DogWmn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as a nurse I loved rural Family Practice...we saw everything, it was an opportunity to have a very long term relationship with the patients, to do lots of education, learn about family...

  23. Is it too easy to become a LVN nowadays??

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

    This and I whole heartedly agree. Since I graduated from PN school when dinos walked the earth I worked with tons of Diploma nurses and they rocked. Even my PN program was based on a Diploma RN...

  24. Been so sick... working urgent care

    DogWmn replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain, I worked clinics Family Practice and Peds and I was sick alot. There have been some good suggestions but I can tell you it's the kids that are gonna get you...they are walking bug...

  25. How to stop visitors from using empty bed???

    DogWmn replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how I've loved reading through this thread. I currently work as a Patient Sitter at a regional hospital in a rural area. Our rooms are all singles, some larger than others. And since I'm in there...