Betty_SPN_KS

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  1. ihs clinics

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Anyone ever worked at a clinic for Native Americans (Indian Health Service)? What is it like to work

  2. ihs clinics

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    thank

  3. travel with family?

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in Travel

    Would it be possible to be a travel nurse if you have a large

  4. Dual careers anyone?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    My sister is a RN and a hairstylist. She says she is not satisfied unless she is doing

  5. Sudden improvement before death?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to nursnancy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've seen it too. They "glow before they

  6. Ready for full-code residents?

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new charge nurse in LTC, night shift. I wonder how ready I would be is something happened to a resident that is not a DNR. I am CPR certified, but, I don't feel this really prepares me for a...

  7. Need advice-Night shift LPN at LTC

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I started working nights, I took generic benedryl to help me sleep during the day. Haven't needed that in a while, though. I use lots of caffeine. I'm thankful for air conditioning. It's hard to...

  8. $12 an hour?!

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm starting with a base pay of $12, plus shift differential. My DON said that's a little more than I would get if I hadn't worked as a CNA at the same facility for a while. This is a small town and I...

  9. Need advice-Night shift LPN at LTC

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't mind working nights. It takes some adjusting and getting used to. I work 3 12-hour nights a week and I have to adjust my sleeping times, which gets a little tricky. If you have school-age...

  10. Do more forms = better pt. care

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes I feel the paper work to cover our butts is a major reason we often don't clock out on time. It has to be documented somewhere and it helps for continuity of care. But often it's too

  11. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I like big bucks and I cannot lie" LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist. I find the original lyrics, umm, a bit

  12. conscious sedation for childbirth?

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is this ever done? Is it safe? In combo with epidural? My daughter is due to have a baby Aug 12. She is giving him up for adoption to a couple in another state, and has decided not to see him (hoping...

  13. conscious sedation for childbirth?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your kind responses. I am sharing them with her. It will be an open adoption. She has met the adoptive parents and feels very good about them. They will be sending pictures to the...

  14. With Children?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to rica75's topic in Travel

    I didn't see this thread before I started another. I was wondering about traveling with a large family. My husband's health makes it hard for him to withstand cold temperatures. But I hate to be so...

  15. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the nclex-pn today. I really don't know what to think. I had to guess at so many of those questions. The test shut down at 85, the minimum. So either I did really good or really bad if the...

  16. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All of you who are still waiting to take the test, let us know how it

  17. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    way to

  18. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got my license in the mail already! Only 3 days after testing. They said it would be about a month. I was so

  19. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all. And best wishes to all who have yet to take the

  20. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed!!! Nothing more to say. [giggle of relief]

  21. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you. I will try after 2 pm tomorrow. Then I work 6p to 6a nightshift. I hope I don't have to go to work knowing I

  22. 85 questions... I dunno....

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The number of questions on the nclex-pn can range from 85 to

  23. Learning Thread (Medsurg)

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to nursbee04's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does it work with the

  24. Hope for peeps that have just taken NCLEX

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to phatERnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thank you. i hope you are right. it shut down at 85, the minimum for nclex-pn. don't know if that's good or

  25. Well, I took my NCLEX...

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to darby1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish I felt that confident. I had to guess at so many. 85 questions (the minimum for nclex-pn). Best wishes to you