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florianslove

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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...

  16. The future of Obamacare

    florianslove replied to CRNA2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What I don't get is the venom at these "town hall meetings", instead of discussing health care most people are screaming at the top of their lungs about socialism and how President Obama is not an...

  17. Is you LTC on a computer system?

    florianslove replied to 4treasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility started EMR charting in March. To be perfectly honest it has been kind of a nightmare. Our CNA's are having a really hard time understanding the difference between extensive, limited,...

  18. What does State look for?

    florianslove replied to ws582's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We've just been through a state survey, they want to know about any resident's who've had a weight loss or gain and what you've done about it. They inspected the rooms, make sure all supplies such as...

  19. Town Hall Confrontation Re: Health Care ( or lack of it )

    florianslove replied to fat cat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our health care system is one of the most expensive in the world and one of the least effective. Look at the facts, we are around 37th in life expectancy and 50th in inefficiency. Health care should...

  20. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    florianslove replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Res sleeping in the hallway is a heartbreaking site. When I became unit manager I stopped it. It wasn't easy, as the cna'S weren't used to it. I worked it out with our activities director to have...

  21. Has anyone ever worked a "double shift" ie 16hr shift?

    florianslove replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    I've done a double on occassion and can't say I enjoyed it. I felt exhausted and punch drunk. I think alot depends on your age and stamina:wink2:. At 47 I don't feel I can do it safely. This...

  22. TRYING TO STAY CALM

    florianslove replied to adaL09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep calm, keep studying and you'll do fine. Remember the accomplishment of graduating, and go that next step to make your dreams a reality. Good luck and let us know.

  23. burnout

    florianslove replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely loved your post. It is so so true. You seem like a nurse I would trust my parents or my child with. Please take some time off if you are able, or take a break and do something else...

  24. questions stops @ 265, what is my status??

    florianslove replied to allan_andre's topic in General Nursing

    good luck, i know friends who took the lpn nclex and passed when it stopped at 99 and other who went to question 277 and passed. i don't know how it goes with the rn nclex. but here's wishing you...

  25. Very frustrated. Redundancy in charting, OT

    florianslove replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, I feel your pain. We now are using OPTIMUS EMR charting. It is a nightmare. Nurses have to chart on general observations for every resident at least once a week. This is basically MDS...