DogWmn

DogWmn

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  1. Literacy: A good quality in a unit secretary

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

    I feel your pain, the dumming down of America is here. I currently live in the rural Southeast and I can't believe how many can barely speak correct english and they were born here:eek:. Let alone...

  2. RN's asking Dr.'s for medical advice

    DogWmn replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with it at all, it's called professional curtesy. On several occasions I'd be working and my regular doc would come in to do rounds and I'd ask for refills on my regular meds...

  3. I don't want to regret staying in Nursing....LPN-RN

    DogWmn replied to NurseOTPT's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes MT= Medical Technologist, MLT= Medical Laboratory Technician (2 year). A cousin of mine's wife is a PT and has been for over 40 years, she has great hours, great pay and not nearly as much BS as...

  4. I don't want to regret staying in Nursing....LPN-RN

    DogWmn replied to NurseOTPT's topic in Nursing Career

    There are so many other opportunities in the medical field, PT's, MT etc. I know I shoulda/woulda/coulda gone for something like MT - love the science or PT where it's a bit more laid back and way...

  5. Those who left school nursing for another job-are you happy with your decision?

    DogWmn replied to luvmykidz's topic in General Nursing

    Until the economy crashed no regrets, I loved what I was doing, but now in the state I live in I can't get my license back without some really big bucks, so make sure you KNOW what your BON requires...

  6. Gotta Wear Shades

    DogWmn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Viva

  7. State license (Oregon)

    DogWmn replied to Jay2daq's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think you should try closer to home for at least a year, you will be competing with Oregon new Grads and they will hire them first for the most part. Oregon has had a very high unemployment rate...

  8. decision, quit after 30yrs & ride Harley for ever (oof which $ able) only 54(rs

    DogWmn replied to huberusone's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, go for it...sigh...I'm trying to keep that little green monster off my shoulder at the moment;) ENJOY ENJOY

  9. Nurses in their 60's or 70's

    DogWmn replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I turn 60 tomorrow:rckn: and I'll be working until they haul me out feet first:grn: unless I win the lottery or meet another Mr. Wrong with lots of money who'd like to support me in a manner I'd like...

  10. ADN to BSN or Traditional BSN

    DogWmn replied to Kpompa238's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK so I read through everything and got a big chuckle about "doing away with the ADN programs"...they've been saying the exact same thing about LPN programs for decades...guess what we are still here....

  11. Paper License....

    DogWmn replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ohio no longer issues paper either, they claim its to prevent fraud in case your wallet gets

  12. RN--TO LPN

    DogWmn replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

    The answer is generally no. You have to have an LPN license to work as an LPN, you have to have a certificate to work as a "certified" NA. In some states the 2 year RN schools will allow the student...

  13. LPN to RN, thinking of dropping out :(

    DogWmn replied to Shimmer580's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what state you live in but have you considered Excelsior? I know I do much better with online learning, there is not the pressure to get to class on time, sit and listen to what might be...

  14. Could I handle nursing school?

    DogWmn replied to JoelGuy's topic in Nursing Career

    By exploring I meant, talk to people in the lab and physical therapy, do some research on the 'net reading about each

  15. Could I handle nursing school?

    DogWmn replied to JoelGuy's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing and any of the medical professions are hard. However, there are some that once through school don't have the patient contact like nursing. You are still young, so spend sometime looking...

  16. I need two people to respond to this question about nurses and attire.

    DogWmn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    '72 grad here and I HAD to wear the white cap, hose (no panty hose at the time) and a DRESS uniform. I hated it, impossible to stay clean, countless ruined uni's from leaky pens, betadine ect. try...

  17. Patient Safety Dilemma

    DogWmn replied to aehart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Big understaffing issue, the RN's and LPN's have a job to do to and they are just as pressed as you are. When I worked LTC just getting my meds,treatments and charting done was about all I could get...

  18. Your Favorite Job?

    DogWmn replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Family Practice Clinic at a teaching hospital, I learned lots and got to do lots. Fast paced but doable (clinic shut down for

  19. LPN's in dr offices

    DogWmn replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in FP at a university teaching hospital and it was great, I also work for an FP in private practice not so great, I worked peds for Kaiser and that was a good job, they treat their LPN's...

  20. I have a few questions for all you LPNs out there

    DogWmn replied to shannag03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    caveat (i graduated in '72) 1. what was your favorite class in nursing school and why? a&p and micro loved the straight science (shoulda been an mlt or mt) - we took advanced pharm after we...

  21. Giving injections question....

    DogWmn replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to change needles on some shots like PCN's but on others like B12'

  22. I graduated today!!!!

    DogWmn replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap:

  23. Frustrated at being new!

    DogWmn replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    First....BREATH Second, do you have a little cheat sheet you can put in your pocket? If not, start using one, when I worked in a hospital and we took report I had a little grid that I'd take notes on...

  24. Hippa question

    DogWmn replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry it's late, been a long day and I couldn't help it, it happens to be one of my pet peeves

  25. Pink Glove Dance : The Sequel

    DogWmn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Phew, after a very happy and proud cry, I loved it and even recognized a few faces! I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and my first 12 years as a nurse were in and around Ptown. So I'm very...