Xnavykat

Xnavykat

Md Office, Endoscopy, Mental Health

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  1. LPN instead of RN?

    Xnavykat replied to nowim clean's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started out as a LPN b/c I wanted to make sure I'd like nursing. I'd planned to get my ADN, but shortly after entering the program I had the opportunity to go to Sicily for a month w/ my husband...

  2. Increase abuse of Bath Salts

    Xnavykat replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Addictions

    I just received an e-mail @ work that "bath salts" are going to be Schedule

  3. Needle Stick

    Xnavykat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I stuck myself today with a butterfly needle while disposing of it (I was wearing gloves). I followed the protocol which was to was push the blood out and wash it. Thankfully, I didn't actually get...

  4. Needle Stick

    Xnavykat replied to Xnavykat's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your advice/comments. I just called and all my labs are negative and I hope they stay that

  5. Crushed Future LPN

    Xnavykat replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I became a LPN after retiring from the Navy (worked in telecommunications). I've worked in several areas, my favorite being endoscopy (I worked at a endo suite in a hospital). The only reason I left...

  6. Prison nursing

    Xnavykat posted a topic in Correctional

    Just wondering if any of you have any experience working in a correctional facility. I am new to this type of work (3 weeks under my belt). From what I've heard there is a lot of turnover (probably...

  7. Prison nursing

    Xnavykat replied to Xnavykat's topic in Correctional

    I actually work for an agency as a contract nurse. My biggest frustration is that I wasn't properly orientated so I get differing advice on how things are done. I've been at the job for just a...

  8. Prison nursing

    Xnavykat replied to Xnavykat's topic in Correctional

    So far I really like it...more so than I thought I would. You're right about the IM's and their head games. That doesn't bother me. I'm still in the learning process, but I'm getting