florianslove

florianslove has 7 years experience and specializes in Home Health, SNF.

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1. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

   florianslove replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   24.48 per hour as UM in South Florida LPN for 7

2. I passsed the nclex pn!!!

   florianslove replied to Brandi124's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratuations. That's quite an achievement. Good luck in your new

3. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

   florianslove replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

   I did start anti-depressants after nursing school, not during. I really feel my issues were not related to nursing, though the stress surely exacerbated it. My meds allow me to lead a full, happy...

4. Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

   florianslove replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Mara: As usual a great post. I really look forward to them, you are funny, intelligent and someone I wish I worked with. Keep up the good

5. I'm back!

   florianslove replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Good luck, sounds like a great place, keep us posted

6. How often do you visit allnurses.com?

   florianslove replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   since I've found this site, I'm in love. I've found inspirational stories (yes, you Marla) and a wealth of inormation. I check it at LEAST daily. Thank you guys, nurses

7. Should I be a CNA -- I'm 44yrs old!!! Is it too late for me?

   florianslove replied to CuriousChrys's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You are never too old. I didn't discover nursing until late, I became an LPN at 40 yrs old and work with many who started late and are excellent nurses. If you didn't go for CNA, LPN or RN you would...

8. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

   florianslove replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Marla: A great post, as always. How about, No, I am really not paid to clean up your ****. An actual statement by one really challenging resident.

9. so what was your life like before u became a nurse?

   florianslove replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

   I joined the navy right out of high school, spent 4 years there, then had secretarial positions, went back to school in my late 20's, got a bachelor's in political science (thought of law school, but...

10. Glory to God.... I passed my nclex pn !!!!

    florianslove replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. Best of luck in your career, way to go:yeah::yeah::yeah:

11. medications

    florianslove replied to horsehobby's topic in General Nursing

    My first job after getting my license was in LTC. It is really challenging but you can learn a lot. I always carried a nurse's drug book with me for reference, it really helped. Remember the 5...

12. can the family reverse a patient's decision?

    florianslove replied to DNM-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just today we had a 96 year old whose family wanted hospice, "I don't want mom going to the hospital for blood tranfusions", hospice consult, yes we're going to hospice, now say, mom's not the same....

13. The future of Obamacare

    florianslove replied to CRNA2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Michele Malkin is a crackpot. Read up on her, see what happens when she goes to forums and gets asked any questions resembling reality. She runs off the stage and hides. This was probably the worst...

14. Licensed in more than one state?

    florianslove replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida. I graduated and passed by boards in PA, but moved to Florida. I kept up my PA license because I have tons of family there and you never know, it was just a...

15. will start my first job as lvn... sooo nervous!!!

    florianslove replied to princezzzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Relax, the first month or so is the hardest. You will get faster and more efficient as you go. My first job as a nurse (which now seems sooo long ago), I wanted to quit after the first week. I...