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  1. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    lanilpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering why it was so awful to discuss wages. i understand that some nurses have more experience and should get paid more than me. it just concerns me that one can be terminated from the...

  2. Lunch breaks

    lanilpn replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with you mart24, she does hold grudges- i no longer work there. she did make life pretty difficult when she came in. She was quick to blame others. i went to the office manager, but that...

  3. Lunch breaks

    lanilpn replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I always beleived in scheduled lunch breaks-but they don't always work. i was always the one waiting for peple to return from their lunch so that i could go-worked in m.d. office. my doctor ALWAYS...

  4. Awful, awful week!!!

    lanilpn replied to flashpoint's topic in Emergency

    I could never do that-my heart goes out to you. next week can only be better. hugs :kiss

  5. Tag. YOU"RE it!

    lanilpn replied to azverte's topic in General Nursing

    when i had a finger stick last year, it occured while cleaning instruments(in m.d. office), the doctor i worked for did a complete Hep panel. i think because we couldn't say what instrument was used...

  6. What would you do

    lanilpn replied to thatnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't worked in either, but just went to an interview for pool. the great thing about it is the experience, also a challenge. But as the others stated- it is your decision on how you feel about...

  7. When does it get better

    lanilpn replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    Peaceful, i too am a single mom-25yrs old. i understand. i worked in the nursing home right after i passed my boards- it was the skilled unit. the first time that one of my patients went into a...

  8. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    lanilpn replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    manna- i lived in a small town and got a WM- it did nothing for us but piss off the historical commitee. Krogers have it lucky- my last place of employment-Dr. office, just cancelled the insurance for...

  9. I am scared..

    lanilpn replied to n8isgr8's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you are in this postion. Have you asked the college if they have any tutors available- i know that it might cost, but you can also check for $$ assistance. Also, you might also be able to get...

  10. Tiny cracks/cuts on my fingers! Dry Hands! Too much handwashing ! OOooww! Help !

    lanilpn replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    i also use Eucerine cream for my hands. the best stuff ever. i have to use it for my daughters eczema-it works great:) i use the hand cream during the day- it almost seems pointless since i wash then...

  11. Emotional day at work

    lanilpn replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    the first is hard,and they do get a little easier. my first incounter with death was as a CNA. i worked in the nursing home 11pm-7am. she was a DNR. I sat by her side all night(inbetween rounds) and...

  12. nursing question

    lanilpn replied to RRH's topic in General Nursing

    as an LPN i had an easier time getting a job in a doctors office than at the hospital after being a new grad. If you are a RN you might have an easier time getting a job in the hospital-of course it...

  13. need a little help

    lanilpn replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the advise, i will be calling the

  14. need a little help

    lanilpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    i need a little advice. i am starting a temp service, i am a LPN. i have been working in the doctors office for the past year. i start in three days in the hospital. i haven't been in the hospital for...

  15. Have I lost my Mind?

    lanilpn replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    STOP NOW! if you continue you will suffer,fatigue will catch up. i had the same problem-i could never say NO. i learned after i got really sick, fevers the works. and unfortunently admin. looks over...

  16. its been such a bad week!

    lanilpn replied to CashewLPN's topic in General Nursing

    hope that your next week goes better. trust me when i say that it will be better. i remeber those days:eek: I too, enjoyed your story telling:) just remeber that is one of the reasons why we are...

  17. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    lanilpn replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2- -first it would be phsyc. they just plan scare me. i can't tell what they are thinking or what they might do next. the last time i had to deal with a patient with "issues", the pt. came into...

  18. Lethal Strain of Flu Kills 4 Children In Colorado....With Unusual Symptoms

    lanilpn replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL CHILDREN GET THE FLU VACCINE-THIS WAS INFORMED TO ME THROUGH A DRUG REP- I KNOW THAT THEY WANT THE $$, BUT THE DOCTOR THAT I WORKED FOR ALSO RECOMMENDS THAT ALL CHILDREN GET...

  19. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    lanilpn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel that the nurses should have any dress code besides clean scrubs. what makes it confusing is when the cleaning crew has the same scrub as the nurse. there needs to be some way to tell the...