ionatan

ionatan

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  1. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    ionatan replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "As an LPN for 32 yrs i am licensed by the state as a Licensed Practical Nurse so YES LPN's ARE NURSES ." I try not to take it too personally when people are ignorant and claim LPNs are not...

  2. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    ionatan replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I worked in a doctor's office with 2 medical assistants who were very hard-working and knowledgable. Some medical assistants do think of themselves as nurses, and many patients see them as nurses...

  3. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    ionatan replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If management approaches you with these allegations, I would immediately contact an attorney. I don't play games when it comes to this kind of garbage. I'm all about going to work, doing my job,...

  4. Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    ionatan replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If someone were going to fire a nurse simply for being gay, that would be really stupid. Regardless, I am gay and I don't discuss it at work with co-workers or patients. It's nobody's business. I...

  5. Where are all the young nurses?

    ionatan replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

    It would be interesting to know how many nurses are leaving the field because they are not satisfied with it. I myself am looking to get out of nursing as my main job and keep it as a part-time gig....

  6. Can you hate someone after 3 days?

    ionatan replied to RH-CC2011's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds like a bowl full of sunshine. Nothing like an ungrateful patient and family. Can't say that I envy

  7. Pennsylvania Prison Privatization Will It Happen?

    ionatan replied to bostonbeagle's topic in Correctional

    Hi Beagle. I wish I had some good advice for you. I actually have tried to get into a state position in corrections or veteran's hospital, but there is a waiting list and I am pretty far down on the...

  8. Driving a patient in your own car.

    ionatan replied to ionatan's topic in Home Health

    They do provide mileage reimbursement, but I'm not sure exactly how that is determined. Regardless, my main concern was the coverage issue. The agency must have been aware that I needed a commercial...

  9. Driving a patient in your own car.

    ionatan replied to ionatan's topic in Home Health

    Thanks both of you for your input. The waiver basically says that the agency's insurance can only be claimed against after the nurse's personal insurance has been exhausted. It also says that the...

  10. Gay male nurses?

    ionatan replied to mitakashi's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a gay male nurse and I personally am not concerned about my patient's perception of my sexuality. I don't discuss my personal life let alone my sexuality with patients or co-workers. If you are...

  11. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    ionatan replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I thought I would see more gay men in nursing, but I would dare say I have only met one the whole time I've been in the field, and that was in nursing school. I'm gay and I assumed there was some...

  12. "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    ionatan replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I find difficulty working with nursing assistants from Africa many times d/t their accents. Some speak very clearly and it is no problem, but there are certain ones that I have to ask to repeat...

  13. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    ionatan replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    After being in nursing for a while, it's easier for me to understand why some nurses act that way. Nursing as a job can be very stressful and perhaps they were bogged down with work that day and...

  14. LPN license transfer process to PA

    ionatan replied to Nurse-One's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    nevermind. my TPP is active and it has not even been 2 business days after placing my application and transcripts in the mail. holy crap. i guess they know what they are doing in

  15. Help: Licensure by Endorsement/Temporary Practice Permit

    ionatan replied to ionatan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow! I sent my stuff in last week on Thursday. They probably just received everything at the BON in PA today, and my TPP is already active online! I was not expecting it to be that quick! Is that...

  16. Why the disdain for LTC?

    ionatan replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'll just throw this out there and all you hospital nurses can b**ch me out for saying this, but I don't think that working in a hospital will necessarily give you more skills or make you a better...

  17. Help: Licensure by Endorsement/Temporary Practice Permit

    ionatan replied to ionatan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    BTW, the TPP is good for one year until the nurse is approved or denied a permanent license in PA, and the only way you may apply for one (as an out of state nurse) is if you also apply for permanent...

  18. Help: Licensure by Endorsement/Temporary Practice Permit

    ionatan replied to ionatan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    New grads in PA also work under a TPP. However, I'm unsure how long licensure by endorsement takes, but they do let you apply for both in one application. If you want a TPP, you have to be licensed...

  19. Help: Licensure by Endorsement/Temporary Practice Permit

    ionatan replied to ionatan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I cannot thank you enough for this information, Karen :) I really appreciate

  20. LPN license transfer process to PA

    ionatan replied to Nurse-One's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    @Winterluv10523 Can you tell me how long it took you to get the Temporary Practice Permit for PA? I'm wondering because I just sent in my application, transcripts, and license verification. Thank...

  21. Army Nurse?

    ionatan replied to J4865's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would be careful...the military makes all sorts of promises. Don't jump into anything too fast. I've always been under the impression that you have to be an RN in order to work as a nurse in the...

  22. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

    ionatan replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

    I think this nurse is the kind of person who likes to talk others down to make herself feel better about her own inadequacies. From my own personal experience, it does seem true that when you turn...

  23. Who's Hiring New Grads???????

    ionatan replied to JaqRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    What? Maybe hospitals in your area don't want new grads, but have you tried nursing homes? They are usually always

  24. Huron Road School of Nursing...

    ionatan replied to Mommaofallgirls's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I know this is a little bit late, but I didn't find this post until just now. I would be very careful about Huron. I know people who have graduated from there, but I also know people who dropped out...

  25. LPN- RN or straight to RN? (Cleveland market)

    ionatan replied to Equinox_93's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I chose to go for LPN first. It's easier, faster, and usually cheaper. Just make sure that you find a good school, whatever path you choose. Talk to people in the programs you are looking into...