Luv2banurse2004

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  1. Does anyone like working 7p-7a?

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to RN123456789's topic in General Nursing

    I just returned to 12 hr NOCs after a 3 month hiatus (d/t relocation). I LOVE it. I work three and even though I am not much of a day sleeper (I usually get 4 hours) I have my schedule arranged so as...

  2. Any Info on Select Specialty Hospital?

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm really curious to know if anyone can give me info on what it's like to work at Select Specialty Hospitals? I know they have at least 2 locations in Phoenix. What's mgmt. like? patient ratio? etc....

  3. Phasing out LPN's.

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I just left an ALF a couple days ago after only two months. I felt like every day I was squeezing my license tighter. Mgmt. was hiring people as med techs and their training was done through other...

  4. What Do You Do About Verbal Abuse from Patients/Residents?

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After being called an expletive and hearing resident say they hated me,etc. and yelling at me in my office (in presence of another staff member) I calmly referred individual to my super. This person...

  5. What To Do About the Counteroffer?

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So...I put in my resign. notice for the worst job I've EVER had (talked about it plenty on this site) and now the counteroffer: A promo w/raise (mind you they offered this same promo w/o pay increase...

  6. What To Do About the Counteroffer?

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    Once I finally get across that I'm outta there I just have this strange feeling that they will get mad and sort of make my final days there feel like a stand-off. They are very two-faced and I can...

  7. 8 hour vs 12 hour shifts

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to lstimpson's topic in General Nursing

    I much rather prefer 12 hour shifts. I just accepted a job doing 3 12 hrs --two of which are in a row. The upside is that I will be off nearly the entire week. Since I do so much volunteer work and...

  8. Have Got to Get Out of this Place!!!

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How would you like to work in a place that used Med Techs and then allows them to be unsupervised for a shift and a half --as assistant supervisor you warn your supervisor that this is dangerous and...

  9. Have Got to Get Out of this Place!!!

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    This just leaves me to wonder since I'm a newbie nurse--what's the worst nursing job you've ever

  10. Have Got to Get Out of this Place!!!

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE I was just offered a position on a Palliative Care Unit where I will work while I return to school soon! They are willing to be flexible as to days, etc. and to pay to help me get through...

  11. Have Got to Get Out of this Place!!!

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    Well someone came forward to upper mgmt. They have basically told me that they won't go into details with me and that an investigation has been opened. All of these developments have just come...

  12. Question about residency requirement

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hoping someone can help...I am SERIOUSLY considering a move to AZ within the next year or so. Problem is I'm in a dilemma as to whether to stay where I am (I HATE this place!!!) and finish my RN...

  13. Anyone else graduating in December?

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to youngRNstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup...Final is December 10, pinning is December 16. Can't believe it yet. I will be right back in school,though, because I plan to transition into the RN program within the next 6-12 months. Congrats...

  14. Proudest Moments (so far) in Nursing School?

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in General Students

    Just curious to find out what have been your proudest moments in nursing school so far? Finishing is a given!!!! :) I promise that I had two, but I've been working on a care plan like all week and I...

  15. Re: Florida's 1st prize in the "Salary Hall of Shame"

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to CLLRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    At one time I was REALLY excited about the possibility of moving to FL, however, after doing a little research we decided against it d/t what was, in our opinion, very low pay. I was hoping that the...

  16. HELP....Puhleeeeeeeze!

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sorry...kinda lengthy I am currently in an LPN program that will be finishing in December 2004. Hubby (hopefully) will be starting in Aug. 04 (finishing in 8/05). Question: Want to stay put and...

  17. HELP....Puhleeeeeeeze!

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks dlmickley What you describe are the emotions I go through from one day to the next...one day I'm ecstatic about being in nursing school & loving every minute of everything, then the next...

  18. anyone's husband also a nurse?

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I've just (and I mean four days ago) started nursing school and my husband is now mostly done with pre-reqs. He will in fact be taking the placement test for the program very soon. It works well for...

  19. Do you remember...

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What you had to overcome to become a nurse? I'm not sure if this is revisiting an old thread, but I was inspired to ask because so many in my class have such different circumstances. I know one...

  20. Strongest Asset(s) for Nursing

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in General Students

    Just wanted to find out from other nursing students what do you believe is your strongest asset that will help you in your career as a nurse? I believe mine is empathy. I remember reading a quote...

  21. needing information on future move to florida

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to grumble's topic in General Nursing

    Hubby and I were seriously considering a move to FLA after he and I finished the LPN program. We were both thinking of doing the RN there. One thing I've found in my research is that it seems to...

  22. Disturbing Nursing Home Story

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to Lalage's topic in General Nursing

    You can find more info on the stabbing of the resident by doing a search on google news using the search term "marian village". I would like to add that this nursing home had NO complaints and there...

  23. Disturbing Nursing Home Story

    Luv2banurse2004 replied to Lalage's topic in General Nursing

    There was a report on the evening news, and various newspaper articles about this incident. At a nursing home in Illinois this past Sunday, a 79 y/o resident filed acomplaint accusing one of the...

  24. Florida Anyone?

    Luv2banurse2004 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Question: I will be starting an LPN program in Indiana this coming January. I will also be taking ADN pre-req's, but since hubby and I would like to move to Florida w/in the next 2 yrs, would most...