PlumeriaSun

PlumeriaSun

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  1. Peds ED

    PlumeriaSun posted a topic in Pediatric

    I have 5-6 yrs exp as an LPN in a very busy peds clinic and I absolutely adore working w/ Infants & children. I'm also a full time RN student w/ an interest in specializing in pediatric emergency...

  2. Need some advice on my Dansko shoes!

    PlumeriaSun replied to savinglives33's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Honestly, I've found that Dansko clogs hurt my feet. After a while I started wearing athletic shoes over my Danskos, way more comfy and made my feet less

  3. Peds ED

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in Pediatric

    Also might add that I LOVED my ED rotation in

  4. It's sort of a bummer with some of these aids

    PlumeriaSun replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is what scares

  5. Death

    PlumeriaSun replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing. I'm so glad the OP posted this as I too have concerns on how my reaction will be while experiencing a patients death for the first time. Reading all the replies have helped me...

  6. Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    PlumeriaSun replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    Volunteering looks great on a resume. If i was a hiring manager and was down to two applicants do I hire Nurse A, who has no volunteer exp. VS Nurse B who does? In this economy its good to do anything...

  7. Chronically late patients...

    PlumeriaSun replied to tlackey's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Haha, do we work in the same office OP? I agree and tardiness is my biggest pet peeve, as are chronic "no-showers". Only 1 of the doctors has a policy on tardiness, and you know what? ALL of his...

  8. Attn Clinic/Doctors office nurses!

    PlumeriaSun replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    None of the MA's at my clinic identify themselves as nurses. The only ones that identify them as nurses are the patients/parents and the MA's have to correct them. Luckily we have badges that clearly...

  9. My first year of nursing :)

    PlumeriaSun replied to katielam616's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for posting this. I will be graduating from nursing school very soon. I get very anxious not knowing what to expect so this was very encouraging to hear. It's nice when people stay positive...

  10. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    and I meant to add the charge nurse asked me specifically how it was going with that

  11. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    thanks for your reply. I along with the other students have approached her with such a positive attitude, but no

  12. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    First off, thanks for the positive words of advice, hmm.. Secondly I didn't run to the charge nurse. She was covering for the rude RN while she was on break. Third, I was not quick to judge her.. As I...

  13. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you for the

  14. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you for your post and advice. I don't doubt Ruby is a great nurse, I just thought it was a little insensitive for her to assume I didn't know what I was talking about that's all. I don't always...

  15. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Kteacher2nursing: Thank you so much for your post! It's nice to know others have experienced this same issue. I agree that clinicals are great learning experiences, it's such a shame others don't see...

  16. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree, Thank you so much for your

  17. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    I totally agree with you. However, I've been on the unit for 4 weeks, and this nurse has been there everytime and she was like this everyday towards the students. That's why when I was assigned to her...

  18. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    And for the record, I get along great with all of the other nurses that I've worked with PRIOR. My people skills are excellent and I've gotten numerous positive comments from patients AND their...

  19. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Ruby Vee get over yourself, I'm not even bothering to read your posts bc all your trying to be is a negative Nancy. You obviously don't understand the situation. Everyone else, thank you for your...

  20. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow! Ok I just know for a fact she doesn't like having students. Just get that part through your head. To answer your questions: I took responsibility by focusing on my patient, and their needs and...

  21. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    PlumeriaSun replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks guys. I know she didn't like being w/ students bc another student heard her in the breakroom saying "she hoped she didn't have any that day." It is not MY fault I didn't learn a thing from her,...