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

   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 almost the same work, minus the assessments and some...

2. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   boxerretreat replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 question 14. They are not allowed to assess, not jus...

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 to do anything.

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 to go back). I have not been able to find another ...

5. Octuplets

   boxerretreat replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU

   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 probably next for her. I do not see any other way of he...

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 relating to her current hospital stay. I also agree i...

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 husband (that is a full time job alone). I do plan t...

8. Taking NCLEX this Feb 25

   boxerretreat replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in NCLEX

   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 you have a nice breakfast, leave a little early so ...

9. Octuplets

   boxerretreat replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU

   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 it for the money and did not care about ethics! ...

10. NCLEX PN stopped at 85

    boxerretreat replied to ruby5842's topic in NCLEX

    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 mail in NY. I could not imagine waiting 3-4 weeks...

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

    boxerretreat replied to marikris's topic in NCLEX

    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 cars and failed.). I took the NCLEX for the LPN a c...

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 MSN and without being able to work (due to my husb...

13. Took NCLEX today. Stopped at 85 Questions!

    boxerretreat replied to yvesul's topic in NCLEX

    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 did!

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 difficult. NY and PA did not require fingerprinting, howe...

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 thing.. wash out the medications. I have worked in ...