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(moderator edit of name) called my cell phone 2 am to write me up for errors that she had found because she didn't have anything else better to do than looking to write employees up for making tiny little mistakes she likes to pick on. The case was regarding a very brittle diabetic patient whose blood sugar was 70. I decided to hold her 50 units of novolin 70/30 because I know she is going to bottom out like she usually does the next morning. (moderator edit of name) stated that I do not have the authority to hold a medication without the doctor's order and that i was wrong for me to make such a decision. Do we as nurses really need to make unnecessary calls to MDs about situations like this? Tell me, criticize me, and teach me on what I did wrong and what you would have done if you were me in this exact situation?

I have two friends that work with me as full-time CNAs who are in their mid-thirties. They both are full-time mothers and full-time nursing students. I really don't know how they do it. I just don't. When I was going through my program, I had all the support I can get from my parents and I was able to focus 80 to 90% of my effort on school only. They really are superwomen. I have so much respect for them two.

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i am so jealous of you. i am in the exact same situation but i'm working up in grand rapids michigan and i can't find any school that does lpn to bsn. i think you have a great opportunity with indiana state university. go for it.

First I want to say that people on allnurses.com need to have a better attitude and some optimistic view towards job shortage in United States. My journey to search for a job as a LPN was a little less than 2 weeks. I had no weapons, no specialty, no experience with me as a new grad. Surprisingly, I got a call from Spectrum 2 days after I submitted an application and a resume. They wanted me to come in for an interview as soon as possible. I took this very lightly and unrealistic so I did not prepare myself for the interview at all. I walked into the human resources office and had to wait for the nurse manager for about a half an hour. A very professional and stocky looking african american with long dreadlocks came in and introduced himself as Joseph. I was intimidated by how serious he was taking this interview and by the fact that he was a very professional, manly, huge man. He led me to a little library that they have in this facility and it was going to be a one-on-one interview. My mouth was dry and my brain was blank. He had this thick pages of papers filled with questions and as soon as we got all set up facing each other across a little table, he started shooting questions. No personal conversation was necessary for this guy and he did not want to waste any time. First few questions, I choked. the answers were short and stupid sounding. I regretted over and over again throughout the interview, saying to myself, "you could have answered this better if you were ready" There were so many scenario questions like "what would you do in this and this kind of situation????" What??? I thought nursing school was over when I graduated??? hahaha. Luckily, I prayed before the interview that may God be with me and speak through me throughout the whole process and I feel that he did. After I choked the first few questions, I regrouped and fired back answers that he would nod to, he would respond in such a manner "that's good, that's great....." and so on. The interview was almost 2 hour long and I got to shake his big hand at the end appreciating him for meeting with me that day. He said that he is pretty sure he will be calling me for the open LPN position next week. My very first interview ever in a healthcare setting went so much better than what I expected it to be and I might even get the job next week!! So all the new grads that are struggling to get a job. Don't stress yourself out over it because there are jobs out there that are willing to train new grads, young people without experience. Opportunities will come and you just have to take that and appreciate it and make the best out of it. Good luck!!!!

Thanks for the input guys. Luckily I have an interview for this Monday with Spectrum HealthCare in Grand Rapids. Wish me good luck. If I don't get this one, my next visit is going to be in Chicago. What do you guys think about Chicago and their current employment situation for nurses?

wow......i'm very sorry about your situation. what kind of place was that? congrats on starting your job

Regret becoming a LPN? Yes, I can't find a job around here in Michigan. I'm not a pick and choose kind of person either. I will jump right on one if I see an opportunity. So don't be sad. After all your hardwork and dedication, it's only a matter of time until you reach your goals honey.

Is it worth it looking for a job within Michigan or do I go somewhere else such as in Chicago, Indiano, Ohio, New Jersey? What's my best bet? I hope to talk to people that are in the similar situation that I'm in. Let's look for jobs together!!!

When I walked into the Pearson Vue examination center, I felt like I was in one of those gas chambers in boot camps. I just couldn't breathe well and obviously I could not think critically enough to do the questions right. At least, that's the way I felt the whole time during the exam. When I was done at 86 questions, my feet felt heavier than ever because I knew I had failed it and that I would have to go home and do it all over again. I had to go somewhere in the big city of Grand Rapids Michigan and do something to help myself forget about everything in order to start it over. I ended up going home to sleep......I sat home the next day in solitude and I did it again and again a day after another. All this time, I'd known clearly that I had failed. I just had to give myself enough time to get through the time of depression. Another day came, I woke up to a phone call from my best friend. He called to leave a word of encouragement for me and to say that I'm too blessed to be that depressed. And I thanked him and dragged myself to the computer. I didn't want to do this but I entered the Pearson Vue website and got logged into my account. I clicked the result link and closed my eyes shut. When I opened my eyes, the word "PASS" was there but not very noticeable. I smiled and thanked God for going through this battle with me all along. I just wanted to share with everyone because all of us know we stress our minds and hearts way more than what's necessary and after all our accomplishments we will eventually realize that so clearly. Fellow students! Trust me, everyone knows how hard you try to become what we all want to be. You are not there alone and you are not going to fail. Think positively and pass! And let's share our stories to everyone here with words of encouragement.

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A personal problem....lol Hey guys, so I live in Michigan and the weather is starting to chill down a little over here. That's not the problem that I'm going to share. I have a friend name Jason. The funniest person on the planet. He's been on the American Idol twice and acted for two indie movies that weren't opened in theaters, just on DVDs. Anyways, one of the characteristics that he has catches peoples eyes alot which is his 400-lb-body. Yes, he is fat. And I can say that because he is one of my good friends. Anyways, this kid called me today with a little surprise. He has never opened up to me with serious tone of voice like this in a long time but he said that he needs help. Big time, with his weight. He told me that because of his health, his starts the day out with pain and the day ends with pain. Internal organ pain....which is real scary, and all sorts of joint pains, which prevent him from motivating himself to even work out. Well, I've been known to be the workout freak around this area since those high school years. I just like to keep myself in shape, too much in a way that sometimes people call me crazy. I'm confident in myself with knowledge that I have of healthy nutrition and many workout routines, i always have been. but when jason kind of opened up himself to me tonight, i was at a dead end....i didn't even know where to start with this guy. Jason's heart races to the top after 5 to 10 min of walking, his laziness leads to snacking and sleeping, and at the end of the day, he will just be keep gaining weight. I want to help him and I think that if this works out okay, it would bring not only to him but to me, great amount of satisfaction. The problem is I don't know where to begin.....He's not ready to begin the type of diet that I had to train myself over a year to get used to....Nursing experts, let's save Jason....what do we got? workout routines for fat people, diet for fat people...and so on...just bring em

so above is a bryant's traction....what i'm wondering is......is this particular type of traction supposed to help the child with his knee joints? or maybe some type of femur fracture? or possibly a hip injury? which one is it people?