Pegasus65

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  1. Where's the Job?!

    Pegasus65 replied to cindycadman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can identify with your situation 100%. I graduated in June of 09. Took me forever to get my license because of a 27 year old DUI. After going through he** and eventually filing a complaint with...

  2. Any Augusta Tech ADN Hopefuls?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to treetop560's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Treetop, We did clinicals at both VA's.. uptown and downtown, MCG (several floors), Georgia War (and other nursing homes), one of the Headstart programs, and Friendship community center. We would have...

  3. Any Augusta Tech ADN Hopefuls?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to treetop560's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey, I went to the Augusta Campus.... and not kidding you.... that is all that made it out of my class! I think a lot of them didn't take it seriously though. I am older and didn't waste my time. I...

  4. Any Augusta Tech ADN Hopefuls?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to treetop560's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Treetop, I won't lie to you.. the LPN program was obviously pretty tough for many since we started out with 22 in my class and only graduated 9. This doesn't count the 3 students we had come in from...

  5. Any Augusta Tech ADN Hopefuls?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to treetop560's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi Treetop, I finished the LPN program at Augusta Tech last year. I am planning on starting the pre-reqs next month so that I can go into an ADN program in the future. I am not sure if I am going to...

  6. Update to working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I didn't mean to come across as being ugly :). I apologize if that is the way it sounded! I am just sooo... chomping at the bit to find a place to work. LTC really chewed me up and spit me out and...

  7. Update to working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes and I can truly understand being careful who is hired.. but 27 years is a LONG time. While I understand that alcohol is just as addictive as drugs are... a person who TRULY has issues with alcohol...

  8. Update to working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the support. I must admit I am getting really down in the dumps. It is basically not in my nature to be this way, but I keep getting knocked down each time I try something. I have been...

  9. What did you say?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I hope this statement doesn't "out" me also... but LMAO @ the "bad trip".... more likely you would have EAT yourself silly, giggled insanely, and fell asleep afterwards. I am like you about the...

  10. What did you say?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have been asked that several times... if I were drunk when I got my tattoo. I always reply that getting my tattoo was well thought out and not something I decided to obtain in a drunken haze lol....

  11. My knees are killing me!

    Pegasus65 replied to JMoney's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Try the Reeboks JM.... you can get them from Penney's fairly cheap! Have a great

  12. My knees are killing me!

    Pegasus65 replied to JMoney's topic in Health, Stress Management

    JM try the shoes "On the Clock" by Reebok. I developed tendonitis in my right heel during nursing school. I tried New Balance shoes because everyone recommended them. In all actuality they seemed to...

  13. Nurses with tattoos

    Pegasus65 replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    @ Purple! You should have seen MY mom's face when she first saw mine! As for the sagging and wrinkling... that is probably going to require some weight loss on my part... hehehehe. For the most part...

  14. Nurses with tattoos

    Pegasus65 replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    Hehehehe I can assure you my tattoo wasn't "cheap" by any means.. my little reptile cost me a small fortune! Nor was it something I decided to do on the spur of the moment. As for it blurring out......

  15. Any Augusta Technical College Students around?

    Pegasus65 replied to BIKRGRL's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Bikr, You would not believe the BS I went through with the GA BON last year. I graduated in June of 2009 and it took me until October to have my license released. I got a DUI over TWENTY SIX YEARS AGO...

  16. Nurses with tattoos

    Pegasus65 replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get a tattoo until I was 36. I have a snake that encircles the upper portion of my left arm. My scrub tops cover it completely. I have had mixed reactions from folks. Some folks think it...

  17. whats wrong with wanting to work for a LTC

    Pegasus65 replied to newmomspn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with what Commuter said about our society wanting to "toss our elderly to the curb". In the beginning I truly WANTED to work in LTC.. in fact I have a 85-year-old mom who resides with my hubby...

  18. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    Pegasus65 replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never could do the morning med pass in two hours. It always took me three... and sometimes longer than that if I was continually interrupted. I gave everything I was supposed to give though made...

  19. quit the job..did i do the right thing ...?

    Pegasus65 replied to proudtobeRN777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Newgrad sounds like you worked in a LTC facility exactly like the one I quit at the end of April so believe me.. you are not alone. The only thing that was different is that the LPNs that worked the...

  20. Nursing school: is it worth it?

    Pegasus65 replied to Dresdenchick's topic in Nursing Career

    I too was also okay with working LTC until I actually had the experience of working in not one, but two facilities over the last few months. My experiences were very unpleasant at both places... with...

  21. Nursing Student makes a very stupid decision and recieved a DUI...advice...?

    Pegasus65 replied to lotus1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know about other states, but Georgia is obviously extremely strict about DUI. I got a DUI over TWENTY SIX YEARS AGO at the age of 18 and it took them forever to issue my LPN license. In fact I...

  22. To quit or not to quit

    Pegasus65 replied to syndeytish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow.. apparently this type of behaviour seems to be the norm at LTC facilities. I agree with Suanna about the "Blame Game"... and also getting out before it costs you your license. I just quit a LTC...

  23. what should i do?

    Pegasus65 replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful post Reigen. Sure wish I could have had the benefit of a nurse like you to learn from. Then perhaps I wouldn't be thinking I made a mistake in even choosing this profession. Have a great...

  24. ATI exams???

    Pegasus65 replied to shelbee1084's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! :) Good luck to you in the

  25. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    Pegasus65 replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Catlver (btw I have about TEN of the furry little devils lol) my school was exactly the same way... constantly stating... "nursing school skims the surface and most everything was on the job training...