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  1. Whadda u think about the college network?

    ksangel replied to jaceysaunt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i just recently signed up with tcn for the modules and rn classes through excelsior. part of me is sorry i did,..... and other part says no i can do it. currently an lpn. i like the convience of the...

  2. New hosptial computer systems pull nurses away from patient care

    ksangel replied to lee1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i would rather have the paper mar. we just went to the computerized emar and etar. the red and yellow boxes come up at wrong times. yet the order will read the correct time. so its an error in...

  3. Just stressing..

    ksangel replied to gma85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i was in ltc setting for over 7 years. got frustrated and burned out at the situation and decided i was never going back. over 2 years later i finally figured out .... i really do want to be a nurse....

  4. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    ksangel replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    i recently interviewed for 2 jobs. one i thought when really well. i was asked several questions related to the job i would be assigned. along with job description and code of conduct. toward the...

  5. Minnesota Roll Call

    ksangel replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    wooohooo all my hard work has paid off. i just checked the mn board of nursing website and my lpn liscense was issued today !!!!!!! now i just need to find a job in the st cloud area. and get...

  6. Anti-psychotics and geriatrics

    ksangel replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    just a thought: has anyone else noted that when geriatrics start having behavior and demntia issues..... some simple lab like electrolytes and u/a can be the answer. its so suprising when dr says...

  7. You will lose your skills in LTC

    ksangel replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ok someone please explain the wound vac..... i have never worked with one. i have been in long term care/assisted living as lpn for 10+ years and was cna before that. i have seen some pretty...

  8. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    ksangel replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    oh my godness. what a story. i hope you and the little girl continue to do well. this is probably why i dont do peds....i like kids.... have bad attitude when it comes to parents abusing the...

  9. Tech saying they are a nurse

    ksangel replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    just a thought: as an aide or medication aide.... when a patient was calling out for a nurse? and you said yes? it was wrong she claimed to be a nurse when asked specifically for a nurse. the...

  10. What Song Describes Your Life? What Song Describes Your Attitude Towards Nursing?

    ksangel replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    life song: journey: dont stop believing work song: uncle craker: follow me or aretha franklin: respect also like most billie joel ,,, especially honesty and innocent

  11. What do I need in my pockets?

    ksangel replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    the joke at several facilities was find to find me and ask where i left my backpack..... 99.9 % of time.... the item they needed could be found in it...... always had alcohol wipes, 2 types tape, drug...

  12. Minnesota Roll Call

    ksangel replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    st cloud area here. looking for lpn job....prefere part time for now...just going back after a 2 1/2 year break. waiting on mn board of nursing to send me my liscense. hopefully soon....

  13. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

    ksangel replied to systoly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    in long term care shortcuts in med passes are almost impossible to do. most of which ya cant do when state surveyors are watching. but in order to complete the med passes on time.... you do what you...

  14. What does an LPN do exactly?

    ksangel replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    lets see..... what havent i done...... i have monitored the blood transfusion, started and maintained the iv. i have not mixed meds for iv's. i have been charge nurse for snf, assisted living,...

  15. Licensure from one state to the next?

    ksangel replied to darkmindead's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    im also working on the liscensure by endorsement. all the paperwork has been sent in just waiting for last facility to decide to fax the info to my board of nursing. they said once they get that...

  16. Do you encounter attitudes from techs?

    ksangel replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    have simple rule as a nurse concerning cna and etc under my supervision. stay busy or i will find something to keep you busy. you are paid to do 8 hours of work. you are allowed a 30 minute lunch...

  17. I stopped at 85 nclex-pn. What are my chances?

    ksangel replied to mikesporty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    85 sounds like a dream...... when i took my lpn board in 1998, the computer shut off at 74. wanna talk about panic...... minuimum at that time was suppose to be 85 . i even called and spoke to my...

  18. No respect for LVN's/LPN's

    ksangel replied to Jen01tx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    good for

  19. No respect for LVN's/LPN's

    ksangel replied to Jen01tx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i had a director of nursing that could always change my attitude. usually after one of those "just a lpn" moments. there are things lpns arent allowed to do. and its hard to step back and give a rn...

  20. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    ksangel replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i was certified a year after nursing school for iv therapy. back then you had to be lpn for 1 year before you could get certified for iv therapy. i would like to take the acls and pals courses....

  21. LPN Starting Salary

    ksangel replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    found this on a web site for minnesota Nursing career progression and wages OccupationAverage Hourly WageU.S.MNTwin CitiesNursing aides, orderlies, and attendants$9.79$11.16$12.27Licensed practical...

  22. Funny Nursing Related Stories

    ksangel replied to nursejanefw's topic in Nursing Humor

    i also have seen more than enough rectal and uterine prolapse. i found that putting them back in postion really wasnt that hard. sometimes just laying them back in bed and elevating thier legs will...

  23. Stress related near breakdown

    ksangel replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    be sure to have your dr check a thyroid level as well i went through a lot of extreme anxiety, stress, and depression symptoms. all related to my uncontrolled thyroid level. i still have times that...