CandyGyrl1985

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  1. Question for all your school nurses

    CandyGyrl1985 posted a topic in School

    Can LPNs be school nurses? What do you typically do in your field? What is a typical day in your shoes like? Thanks,

  2. Quiting LPN School

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to LovelyOverload's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with the other posters. If I were you - I would PICK ONE AREA of priority and focus there. If you are just getting your LPN so you can work while you get your BSN - I would consider being a...

  3. I am tired of this attitude

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    OMG - I died laughing!!! That's hilarious!

  4. How you make yourself immune while you work as a nurse? Any ideas?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to moonlight_tiny's topic in General Nursing

    here is what i do to protect myself and my family: when i get home from work - i remove my scrubs - turn them inside out and put them in a laundry basket designated for my work clothes. i remove my...

  5. I am tired of this attitude

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    I think that there are A FEW (not most - but a few) people out there who just think about nursing as $$$ or a way to climb up a ladder to quick power and respect. These FEW people do tend to not...

  6. NEEDED: Creative advice for a new grad

    CandyGyrl1985 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today, I am writing a letter of congrats to my best friend who is graduating from the BSN nursing program. As I sat here and tried to come up with witty words of encouragement I realized that I had...

  7. Needs advice 4rm all u smart nurses pls!!!!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to mamadevonCMA's topic in General Students

    as a mother of 3 , i know how you feel. i decided to do an accelerated nursing program because i just dont have the years to dedicate to school with 3 young babies. so, i am going into a 1 yr lpn...

  8. what do you regret?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Rosa523's topic in General Students

    Dont be afraid to ask questions. Do not be intimated by the instructor. Do not be intimated by the patient. BE CONFIDENT even when you are so scared you think you peed

  9. Tricks to getting patients to do what you want?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sometimes it is appropriate to tell instead of ask... For example some patients when asked if they want a bath will say no... But if you come in and say Its time for your bath they will comply. If...

  10. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This site has helped me learn about many specialties in nursing that I had no access to. This includes: Correctional nursing, burn unit nursing, labor and delivery nursing and many other areas. Not...

  11. grey area abuse and a homecare worker

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see a grey area at all. If the man is lucid - aware - and able to make coherent decisions that is his choice. You have no idea what the circumstances were. Maybe she has a hard knock life and...

  12. Pregnancy-Hot Baths

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Because hot hot hot water will raise internal temps.... (kind of morbid but I always thought of it like boiling a chicken.) I think the reason has something to do with the baby not being able to sweat...

  13. Speaking of facebook...inappropriate...but am I within my rights...?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    Its a LARGE can of worms.... The chances of it going smooth are 50% and the chances of it blowing up are 50%. I would say - that if the FACILITY agrees with you to have the conversation - with a...

  14. So we have a Code coming in....

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to kellyp374's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean about sounding morbid... I worry about what other people think when I get excited about medically gross things... It is sad that the patient did not make it. It is also...

  15. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow! I finally found someone else going to Kaplan here in Vegas!!! That is so awesome! Are you excited? I am thrilled - but like everyone else here tired of

  16. write up

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you think you told her she was going to the Er or are you sure you told her? Either way - it was an error that I am sure you will never have happen again. What you could have done to cover your...

  17. Instructor from hell fails me in clinical!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to jolly4u's topic in General Students

    I have personally witnessed one of my instructors "targeting" students they either 1 - did not like or 2 - thought they would not make a good nurse. My teacher was wonderful with me except for one...

  18. Dismissed from Nursing school

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to cristinb4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why did you give the injection in another site? What site did you inject in? Were there other issues going on or warnings given from the teacher? Can you provide more info on what exactly happened...

  19. A Sister Never Forgets

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Your story was so touching and left so many questions for me that I googled your brothers name... I found a website you created to honor his memory. A lot of things went through my mind as I read the...

  20. Quit after first day of orientation!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    My reading comprehension skills are just fine. Maybe you need a communications class. Correct me if I am wrong but you words were: "...I've noticed quite a few people anywhere from overweight to just...

  21. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yey! I am so excited... The moment is quickly approaching... Only 9 days left and believe me I am counting..... 7 days until orientation! Yey!!! Words cant describe my excitement! CONGRATS to all...

  22. How can I stay in nursing after this weekend?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your head up! I would look at the other nurses not appearing to be stressed as a GREAT sign. It probably means that they acclimated to the pace and chaos and you will also. It is overwhelming...

  23. Quit after first day of orientation!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    This is off topic- but responding to another poster Wow! That was pretty judgmental. As a "fat girl" I would like to say - that I have 3 small children, I take care of my mother, and I work five 12...

  24. Kaplan College New LPN program

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to 2ndCareerLV's topic in School, College Programs

    CSN only accepts about 25 students a year for LPN. That is it. If you go to the Board of nursing web site the only other LPN school is Kaplan. CSN is a 2 yr program.... Kaplan is a 1 yr program....

  25. Kaplan College New LPN program

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to 2ndCareerLV's topic in School, College Programs

    Yey! I start in 11 days! Well technically Nov 30th is the all day orientation! I am so