DogWmn

DogWmn

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  1. Plantar fasciitis: How many cortisone injections??

    DogWmn replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery and wear orthotics. I have very narrow feet and have a huge problem trying to find shoes to fit. Most of the recommended shoes don't come in narrow, the only shoes I've found that help...

  2. Has anyone endorsed to more than 2 states?

    DogWmn replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in General Nursing

    At one time I had active licenses in 4 states, pre-compact. I've long advocated for a national licensing agency something like the Medical Technologists, MLT's et. al. have; the ASCP. State BON's...

  3. Qustion.. IV Certification

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

    What state are you in, some like GA don't require additional IV

  4. Nurses eating and drinking at the nurses station

    DogWmn replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Decades ago, they did have assigned "floats" and their jobs was to cover for lunch breaks...but I guess Mgmt is way too money grubby to allow it now

  5. Passed nclex-pn on the first try

    DogWmn replied to nurseday357's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats:yeah:

  6. Do you prefer 8 hour or 12 hour shifts?

    DogWmn replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    8's, at my age I don't think I can do

  7. Why do I need a titer and what's its purpose...?

    DogWmn replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    I just had a pre-employment physical and titer's done, I won't get the results until next week but the NP didn't like my answers on my hx record I filled out. She asked me why I didn't have...

  8. When did you decide nursing was for you?

    DogWmn replied to pishoncna's topic in General Nursing

    Well my journey is a bit different than many. Way back when (1950's) my parents and then myself were told I was a "slow learner", I was placed in what is now called "special ed" classes and...

  9. Why on earth!

    DogWmn replied to SkiMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just be glad you don't have to wear this get up every day to nursing school This is my circa 1971-72 student nursing uniform...note really ugly dress with the "can't be ironed down for any amount of...

  10. Used as a job reference.

    DogWmn replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe someone would use anyone for a reference without asking first:smackingf Each time I have an interview, I let my references know they "might" be called for a reference and tell them...

  11. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    DogWmn replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to clarify something...LPN's are NOT being phased out, I graduated in 1972 when dinos walked the earth and I heard it back then...and guess what we are still here. We might not be welcome in...

  12. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    DogWmn replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    If your ultimate goal is RN and it sounds like there are few opportunities for LPN's in your area, I'd do the CNA course and work while you continue your

  13. Where are nursing jobs?

    DogWmn replied to Karl Farmer's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I'm from Oregon and went to PN school in Central Oregon. Have you LOOKED at a map of Eastern Oregon? There's signs out there that say last stop for gas...and that's not a suggestion, it's a pretty...

  14. LVN at assisted living...new cna already badmouthing others

    DogWmn replied to valerielaw80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As others have said, you need to nip that in the bud. She is a toxic force that could ruin your teamwork. I wouldn't wait to go to management and of course make sure you document document

  15. Educating new nurses

    DogWmn replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    While that's all well and good, I don't feel you are getting to the big elephant in the room. WHY are new grads so poorly educated that they need prolonged preceptorships. I believe nursing programs...

  16. Personal caregivers and RN responsibilities

    DogWmn replied to harnof's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you thought about pictures???? At least with a small notebook full of pictures to convey issues/questions you will at least cover your A$$ and you can document how you

  17. How to Handle Student Incivility

    DogWmn replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree, and I went to school in the dark ages where there were rules and if you didn't abide them you were gone. These types of students would have been out the door with no recourse. What happened...

  18. Calling a Patient 'Sugar': Abuse?

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

    LOL... well let's see down here in the south "shug (pronounced "shuuug"), sweets, hon" and whole plethera of other endearments are the norm in and out of a SNF or ASL. I hear it at the grocery...

  19. 0.9 points kept me from graduating with my ADN. What to do?

    DogWmn replied to Jess1980's topic in General Students

    As one poster stated you need to identify your weakness and work on it, prior to my nursing school one of our pre-reqs was a reading and comprehension class, it upped your speed but also helped you...

  20. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

    DogWmn replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are with you

  21. MA working beyond scope of practice

    DogWmn replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As an LPN I worked in Family Practice and Pediatric clinics and loved it BTW. I'd also like to point out that the LPN scope of practice regarding IV's varies greatly from state to state. Here in GA...

  22. Is moving out the country a solution to job finding difficulties?

    DogWmn replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion is start looking a rural areas in the USA, from what I gather they still need nurses and will take new

  23. Hats, err, caps off to those of you...

    DogWmn replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, at the OP, a big thanks. I had a nursing cap that was like the flying nun:uhoh3: and I started work before we were allowed pants uni's...ugh at 5'8" during the time mini's were "in" trying to...

  24. Increasing ER visits because of no insurance!

    DogWmn replied to Josh Brewer's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm we don't have a "sliding scale clinic" anywhere near me in my area. and even if they did, I'm still without any funds at the moment and would have still had to use the ED. I think what many don't...

  25. Rules of the Dr.office

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

    LOL, thanks for the laugh. I worked FP and Peds clinics and the parents are many times the problem not the kids. Rule: Yes the heel stick will hurt and your newborn will cry but the test is important....