MattiesMama

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  1. Can't find a job ANYWHERE

    MattiesMama posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am a new-grad LPN, just passed my NCLEX-PN on Oct. 2nd. I've been looking for anything available...I started off hoping to find a job in a hospital setting but there was a grand total of one...

  2. LPN's and unions...help me understand

    MattiesMama posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have been trying to do some independent research on this but I'm getting nowhere... It is my understanding that under a supreme court ruling, Licensed Practical Nurses cannot form their own...

  3. All LPNs laid off in a day

    MattiesMama replied to RiverNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This same scenario just played out at a facility where my friend works as an RN. What ended up happening is they increased the responsibilities of the CNA's to include nursing tasks like g-tube feeds,...

  4. Nursing Interview questions

    MattiesMama posted a topic in General Nursing

    found these here: http://www.characterbasedleadership.com/health1.html have any of you been asked these on an interview? if so, which ones? interview questions for: nurses, nurse aids, cnas, lpns...

  5. Treating the Muslim patient

    MattiesMama replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    It takes 2 seconds to ask a patient if they have any cultural or spiritual preferences, and most can be easily accomadated. And it can make a huge difference in thier overall experience. Regardless of...

  6. Community Health Corps?

    MattiesMama posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have an interview to become a member next Monday...I'm going back and forth on whether or not I should accept if it is offered. I'm a newly licensed LPN and going to school for my ASN. I haven't had...

  7. Is it the time for Nursing School?

    MattiesMama replied to glitterMind's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the big "selling point" for you is the length of the program-2 years for a BSN? I didn't even know that was possible, unless it's a second degree program. But I agree with everyone...

  8. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    MattiesMama replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the OP was trying to paint a realistic picture of what the market is like for those considering entering nursing school-NOT complaining about his personal inability to find a job. As far as...

  9. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    MattiesMama replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so tempted to print this out and plaster it all over every nursing school campus in my state. They really do have no shame-if I see one more commercial for a school talking about this "nursing...

  10. I'm just curious...

    MattiesMama posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been following the ADN vs. BSN/RN vs. LPN discussions on here for quite some time. I think it's pretty apparent that some type of final decision needs to be made regarding where nursing is going...

  11. Hyperkalaemia and saline

    MattiesMama replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    isn't 100% glucose really thick and hard to infuse? I've never given it but I was under the impression that it had to be given as a bolus, and it takes a lot of elbow grease to get it in

  12. I'm just curious...

    MattiesMama replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    Christine just curious, what country do you live

  13. I'm just curious...

    MattiesMama replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, and this is exactly why I'm asking these questions. I've sat on the sidelines on a lot of these debates. I get frustrated...I don't really care about "patient studies". Anyone who's taken...

  14. I'm just curious...

    MattiesMama replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    Really interesting to read the responses here... I always like to look at what other countries are doing...I think Canada, for example, has a pretty good approach. Their LPN's now have 2 years of...

  15. Passed A&P exam today!

    MattiesMama replied to little miss redpatch's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome!! Good for you!! I'm studying for A&P now...it'll be my first EC exam. I heard it was the hardest so I want to get it out of the way! Love the idea about the DVD's, I'm definately looking...

  16. Help finiding a job as a new graduate

    MattiesMama replied to apRN's topic in General Nursing

    apRN it's a good question and I wish I had the answers...for me it's a little different, because I'm an LPN currently doing a bridge program, so I include in my cover letter that I would be able to...

  17. Help finiding a job as a new graduate

    MattiesMama replied to apRN's topic in General Nursing

    If relocation is an option, go for it! I have friends in Austin who are always trying to get me to move out there because of the nursing opportunities, and the cost of living is pretty low. Austin is...

  18. I'm just curious...

    MattiesMama replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    Great responses so far guys, thanks! I happen to live in a state (CT) that seems to be especially proactive in pushing this agenda, so while I would like to think it's not going to actually happen, in...

  19. Finally got an interview but need advice!

    MattiesMama posted a topic in General Nursing

    So after 2 months of completely fruitless job hunting, I got a run of good luck today and landed not one but 2 interviews! The first one is on Friday and is for a per diem position in LTC, and the...

  20. Finally got an interview but need advice!

    MattiesMama replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    Well got some bad news today...the interview for tommorow was cancelled because they filled their last available position this morning. I was glad they called me so I didn't waste the trip, but it's...

  21. Is it worth Starting LPN vs. ADN Nursing Program

    MattiesMama replied to Kyliyah's topic in General Nursing

    OP-If you are able to get into an RN program and it's something you are able to commit to, I would go for that. But there are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches. Personally, I did my LPN...

  22. Is it worth Starting LPN vs. ADN Nursing Program

    MattiesMama replied to Kyliyah's topic in General Nursing

    It never ceases to amaze how these LPN-slamming comments almost always come from first year nursing students It's like they teach a class on how to be a condescending know it all as part of the...

  23. any probs with sallie mae private loans

    MattiesMama replied to rokbe's topic in General Students

    Another school that doesn't participate in federal loans is Excelsior, simply because it's a distance learning program and there's no set time frame for completing it. So it doesn't necessarily mean...

  24. Annoyed- Surgical Tech does NOT equal Nurse!

    MattiesMama replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...just a thought but I ran across a job posting the other day for a surgical tech that stated they would also consider an LPN with OR experience. Don't know if that was the case here or not... I...

  25. A Nurse I work with is faking their CCRN credentials

    MattiesMama replied to Gr8Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should be absolutely sure, and hendle it professionally. But I disagree with those who say it's "not a big deal", doesn't affect pt care, etc. The certification process for CCRN and...