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  1. Med administration

    Succubus posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello. I am looking for support or guidance on some issues I’ve run across lately in LTC and in other specialties. I have been an lpn since 2011 and just recently acquired my RN. I was offered and...

  2. Can I Refuse an Assignment?

    Succubus replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was a new nurse, had no idea I could buy professional liability insurance. Needless to say it's still BS when you have to defend yourself against lies! I every time I think about it i get livid....

  3. Can I Refuse an Assignment?

    Succubus replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This is the reason I've come to despise nursing. I refused an assignment on a unit that had just opened up in our facility. It was for new "psych" patients...I worked psych primarily level 2, these...

  4. Medication Nurses

    Succubus replied to medfills's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have worked for a company that only did med set up and diabetic foot care. They were being paid by medicare? or medicaid? I dealt only with a certain demographic. The only order that we had was the...

  5. Private Pay Home Health Care

    Succubus replied to SWalker,CPNP-PC's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Ms Walker, I am an LPN and looking to do the same coupled with medicaid pts to provide limited care. Ive also applied for my missouri medicaid number. Maybe we can do this journey together and then...

  6. I think I care too much

    Succubus posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ive been an LPN for 1.5 years and believe me when I say I was on cloud 9 after I graduated school. So fast forward to 2013 and what Ive noticed is that there isn't any "care" in this industry. I am...

  7. I think I care too much

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Gosh me too!! The bottom line is filling beds! I hate nursing

  8. I think I care too much

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nights are good especially if you have a good team of CNAs. Its more peaceful. I started working nights but my supervisor convinced me that I was too "strong" to work nights. I go back and

  9. I think I care too much

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel like Im in hell everytime I go to work. I feel like I need some hazardous pay for just showing up. Always under

  10. I think I care too much

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah I wrote a long letter to the administrator, DON, ADON....and I thought compassion was a qualifier in being a nurse. I now know its a license. NO OTHER requirements. I am now looking into home...

  11. new LPN night nurse

    Succubus replied to tyquicha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Awww my first LPN was psych but my second was nights as I didnt stay at psych unit but a month. I LOVE nights. Its easy as heck(in a sense) you have more time to spend getting to know patients etc,...

  12. Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

    Succubus replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This post brought tears to my eyes. I too have broken rules! Its a beautiful thing to see that nurses do care. Ive only been a nurse for a year and Ive learned that many of us are in it for the wrong...

  13. RANT!! Pleaseeee dont answer the call light if you have no time to help!!

    Succubus replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I try to answer call lights to ensure that the patient has not fallen to the ground trying to go to bathroom/or get out of bathroom. If its a one assist, I dont have a problem but if it requires...

  14. LPN VS ADN

    Succubus posted a topic in General Students

    I was kicked out of nursing school(for reasons I prefer not to discuss -- school policy issue) I have a question. I currently have 57 credits towards and LPN certificate the schools that I have looked...

  15. My thread was closed...

    Succubus posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just wanted to say to all that have been supportive THANKS!! Just for clarification: 1. I can't walk into WalGreens and get a prescription history that is over 18 months old, that has to be done...

  16. LPN VS ADN

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    Well I have taken the compass test for placement, passed that one, waiting on test date to open up for TEAS test. I think I am going with one of the well known nursing programs in my area

  17. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus posted a topic in General Students

    I was recently kicked out of the nursing program and boy am I LIVID!! I graduate Dec 18!! I am carrying a 3.66 GPA. I have been dx with manic depression/bi polar. I had an anxiety attack before the...

  18. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    I can't "just" get over my culture, sorry its ingrained. I just have an open mind and deal with other cultures but never forsake

  19. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    Actually my bi polar is mild, very mild. Usually misdiagnosed as depression

  20. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    You my friend are absolutely right! I learn something new every day. If I didn't know this before I know

  21. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

  22. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    Actually, I didn't speak to anybody at the school. I filed an appeal in student affairs and that was that. When I was told I was dropped from the program the next day I attended clincals. Sigh...smh...

  23. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    Wow...thanks I honestly didn't know that was there, rarely do I post I usually browse topics etc. I will change it tho ((whew)) Yes I am all woman

  24. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    I am waiting on the information now, its coming from a completely different state . No you aren't coming off as harsh (thanks) Just to clarify, waiting on my medical records from psychiatrist as well...

  25. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Succubus replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    Gosh a manic phase right now! LOL Despite the circumstances, I should be but I am not b/c I know that I have done my best and I know this is not my fault. I am devastated yes but its not the end of...