florianslove

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

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1. Just Another Manic Monday

   florianslove replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't been on this forum as much as I used to, but reading your post reminded me of how much I've loved your posts. How lucky your patients, coworkers and families are to have you there.

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

   florianslove replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN/LVN

   24.48 per hour as UM in South Florida LPN for 7 years

3. I passsed the nclex pn!!!

   florianslove replied to Brandi124's topic in NCLEX

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

4. 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 life in and out of nursing. I still have trouble se...

5. 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 work

6. I'm back!

   florianslove replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

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

7. 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 ROCK:yeah:

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

   florianslove replied to CuriousChrys's topic in 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 still be as old as you would have been had you go...

9. 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. Roxann:yeah::redbeathe

10. 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 being a single mom with no law schools in my immed...

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

    florianslove replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX

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

12. 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 rights, and do the best you can. A good friend of min...

13. 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. Our medical director, who seems afraid of his own ...

14. Ten Things I Love About Nursing

    florianslove replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla: I feel like an idiot, I read the posts but didn't check THE TOP post, written by you. Another great post, and one of the reasons why I really miss you when I don't see you. I'll look closer next time. You are an inspiration. Love, Roxann

15. The future of Obamacare

    florianslove replied to CRNA2007's topic in Activism

    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 example you could have picked, please become more...