boxerretreat

boxerretreat has 6 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric, Medical, Residential.

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1. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   boxerretreat replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   In NY LPN's can be fined for taking charge nurse roles. There are many that do take these roles, especially in LTC facilities. Why do you prefer to work as a LPN at almost half the pay??? You do...

2. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   boxerretreat replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   In NY, LPN's are not allowed to take a charge position (this includes LTC). You can see it for yourself if you look at the question and answer portion of the NYS Nurses Guide to Practice, page 16...

3. A Nursing Shortage?

   boxerretreat replied to stacimccomas's topic in General Nursing

   What is the hospital in SC? I have been trying to go south for quite a while, I should say return south! Unfortunately, I may have to wait until next year when my oldest graduates from high school...

4. A Nursing Shortage?

   boxerretreat replied to stacimccomas's topic in General Nursing

   I have been out of work for about 6 months and have been a nurse for a little over 5 years (almost 6). I had to leave my last job due to my husbands illness (took a leave and no position when I tried...

5. Octuplets

   boxerretreat replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I saw it on a news report. It did a little digging and her 6 children are medicaid, the new ones were being added.. yeah the hospital may be private.. did you ever hear of bankruptcy. That is...

6. question about a careplan

   boxerretreat replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

   I had a nursing instructor that was harsh, but I found that she was looking for the best diagnosis for the patient. The instructor may want you to look at the medical condition and her condition...

7. nursing school AND work full time possible?

   boxerretreat replied to katy81's topic in General Students

   I was working part time when attmpting it, but decided to focus more on college so I left work. Right now I am in my Master's program and am not working because I have to take care of my disabled...

8. Taking NCLEX this Feb 25

   boxerretreat replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   OK, take a deap breath! Relax, the night before and do something for you. On the morning of the test, do NOT pick up a book to study, it will only make it worse and your anxiety higher! Make sure...

9. Octuplets

   boxerretreat replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   The tax payers are already paying.. she has Medicaid for ALL the kids, food stamps and she gets SSI for 3 of her first 6 kids! I mean this is unreal! The fertility doctor crossed the line, he was in...

10. NCLEX PN stopped at 85

    boxerretreat replied to ruby5842's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know the anxiety in waiting is the worst. It seems like eternity. I was able to pay to see online if I passed or failed after only 3 days, and it only took about 2 weeks to get the results in the...

11. what's the next step after i fail my nclex?

    boxerretreat replied to marikris's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just because the first attempt was unsuccessful does not mean you will not be a great nurse! I failed the NCLEX the first time ( I went in with everything riding on passing .. loosing my house and...

12. Leaving current job to become a nurse... ANXIETY!

    boxerretreat replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    I can just tell you to stay focused on your goal. I know that economic concerns can cause that high stress anxiety. It is possible, and I do understand the economic hardship. I am in school for my...

13. Took NCLEX today. Stopped at 85 Questions!

    boxerretreat replied to yvesul's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took mine it stopped at 86 questions! I know how you feel! Even if it goes through all the questions, you just never really know! Good luck, I know it is frusterating.. let us know how you...

14. Licensing Dilemma

    boxerretreat replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    OK, that helped to realize you were not taking the NCLEX prior. They verify your ability to test using your transcripts. I guess each state has their way of doing things, which can make it...

15. Prune Juice and Psych Patients???

    boxerretreat replied to IamRN08's topic in Psychiatric

    Number one thing is they are "watering down" their medications by taking in so many fluids. Yes, fluids are important, but excess fluids wash out the meds. Prune juice in quantity can do the same...