cree0165 LPN, LVN

Hi there. I'm a 10 year LPN in the state of MS. From my experience, a nurse is a nurse around here. If people know you're a nurse, they'll tell you their entire health history (it gets annoying sometimes), followed by the questions "So, what do you t...

I like Bic ink pens. I love the way the ink smells (I know, I know! Weird huh?)

Hemoglobin 6.2-Alive; said "I feel just fine thank you"

OP I wholeheartedly agree. I could not have said it better myself.

Hilarious! Lmao

VERY useful info. I feel more confident about charting now. Thanks!

I'm an LPN. I work in LTC. And you know what? I LOVE IT. I love caring for the elderly. They are so dear to me. We are very much respected where I work and I have never felt disrespected by anyone (I think they know better) about my job title. I have...

I'm in the sipp (Mississippi lol). Been nursing almost 5 years. Make 15.50/hr. Mississippi is one of the lowest paying states for all nurses though.

While doing a straight cath on an elderly gentleman: Me: Ok. It'll be in and out before you know it. Him: Sigh. Well, you sure ain't the first woman who's told me that!

This can't be real. I think we're getting "pun'ked".

I don't give anything that isn't ordered. Never heard of nursing dose.

Said to me by 68 year old dementia/schizophrenic LOL: "you must be one helluva dope dealer with all those pills you keep fiddlin' 'round with".

MMR, varicella and proquad (which is a combination of MMR and varicella, MMRV) are all given subcutaneously. I have never heard of Hib being administered SC. We always gave IM. I believe the former are all given SC because they are live.

Also, if I'm not mistaken (and y'all please correct me if I am!) the Z-track method is for IM injections. I've never heard of it being used subcutaneously.

That is, from my experience, normal. I worked at a pediatric clinic and I noticed the same thing when I administered MMR and varicella vaccines. Also, allergy shots too.

I work prn at a nursing home in Mississippi. I make 14.10/hr. No benefits. If i work the night shift, I get 15.00/hr.

At first I was like, "blah. whatever. will not watch." But, a few months ago, I was here at home, bored and channel surfing and I caught a glimpse of the episode where the nurse's friend steals her prosthetic leg and was like "what the hell?" and I s...

I would be a stethoscope because I am a very good listener.

OMG!!!!! I haven't laughed myself to tears like this in a while!!! :rotfl:

Beautifully written. I think I need a kleenex!

A resident with halitosis spit mouthwash back on me. A bad day I must say.

I am proud as well!!! I too have been told not to stop at LPN and have been asked "so, uh, when are you going back to school for your RN?" I may just have to start replying "uh, never" just to shut people up (LOL Just kidding. I might go back for my ...

Hello! I am a newly licensed nurse in Natchez, MS. Looking forward to meeting other Mississippi nurses on here!

It's ok. We've all been there. You have time to figure out what you want to do in life and whether nursing is for you. I still get squeamish from time to time (I still gag at boogers and mucus lol). Explore all your interests. Also, just the fact tha...

I am in my second week of school (an LPN program) and was already getting a little discouraged. Your story was very inspiring and now I don't feel so bad anymore :) Thank you for sharing!