izeofblu1973

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  1. Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    izeofblu1973 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an RN, and I have heard this before from non-health care professionals. I always tell them that I have learned many things from LPNs. I tell them there is no difference except a few things the...

  2. How do I get back up on my feet

    izeofblu1973 replied to SMA57's topic in General Nursing

    I am VERY shocked by a couple of the responses. Depression is an illness, it is a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is no different than thyroid disease or kidney disease. It really shows ignorance...

  3. Fibromyalgia

    izeofblu1973 replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    I am just curious to see if the nay sayers of FM also agree that PMS and migraines are also fake? They cannot be proven and are based on the sufferer's account for a

  4. Are ER nurses burnt out or just uncaring??

    izeofblu1973 replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Emergency

    I agree with what everyone posted here, 4 hours on a backboard is ridiculous! I do realize this is not the case here, but I would like to add that many people see nurses sitting at their stations...

  5. Dealing With Difficult Family

    izeofblu1973 replied to shanyone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience there are 3 kinds of difficult families: 1.) the kind that feel they are not being heard (Mostly these people just want to be listened to and their concerns adressed, I listen quietly...

  6. Lawyer to Nurse

    izeofblu1973 replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that their are some parallels, such as in both careers you are an advocate for the patient or client. (just dont tell the doctors you were an attorney, JK lol). You are there to protect the...

  7. RACISM BY PATIENTS???

    izeofblu1973 replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hmaried, I hope youre kidding. Im sure you are, but if you arent that is disgusting and abusive. If someone really did do that , they should have their license pulled and possibly jailed for assault....

  8. Jobs while in Nursing Program

    izeofblu1973 replied to itsworthit's topic in General Nursing

    patient care tech for the experience, but i was a security guard while i went to school. I had to support myself and had to work full time, so i picked a job that i could do my homework and study at,...

  9. Am I crazy?

    izeofblu1973 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a 41 year old male family member that had a laminoplasty on C3, 4, 5 6 ON 2/14 for spinal stenosis that presented aas gate disturbance BLE weakness and L thumb numbness. He was under anesthesia...

  10. Am I crazy?

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    I was there when 4 new nurses came in and introduced themselves and was there for 2 oftheir full shifts. one looked at his wound, (only assessment done). I think the one answer is the closest, when I...

  11. Am I crazy?

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as an Rn im the Ed and knwo that family members can be pains in the asses and I also know that most nurses try and avoid that room like the plague, so that is why I am trying to be...

  12. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I worked at Unity Hospital in Rochester , NY. I had a neck injury in Dec 2008 that required surgery, I was out for 5 months. I returned to work and re-injured my neck by lifting a patient. I have been...

  13. Workers Comp

    izeofblu1973 replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    i had surgery last year and used my FMLA for the year(12 weeks a year). I would have been eligible about a week after they fired me and the 12 weeks FMLA protection would have started again, but they...

  14. Declined nursing program. .. need to vent.

    izeofblu1973 replied to proudmomof3's topic in General Nursing

    I have jusy hurt my neck at work and I am in constant pain. It was very hard for my to accept that there are certain nursing positions I may never be able to do again ( I love the ED) . I still cry...

  15. Drug Testing

    izeofblu1973 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the info and good luck on your recovery. great

  16. Drug Testing

    izeofblu1973 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well thank you for clarifying. So would you think that someone who is early in the recovery process might want to wait until later to become a nurse or a bartender or a pharmacist? Like I said im sure...

  17. Drug Testing

    izeofblu1973 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know I am gonna get jumped all over for this and please correct me if I am wrong (nicely, please). I am not that familiar with drug rehabilitation besides helping patients withdrawl from alcohol. My...

  18. Working on a smoke-free campus

    izeofblu1973 replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    Perfectly said, that we all have weaknesses. Of course, some are more acceptable than others, but I believe that smoking and weight issues fall under this

  19. Drug Testing

    izeofblu1973 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am really suprised by the posts on here. I would have never guessed nurses would condone a line of coke at a party, or taking meds that arent prescribed to you as no big deal. and to reply , i did...

  20. Working on a smoke-free campus

    izeofblu1973 replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    I was mainly speaking of the anti psycotics handed out that cause irreversable tremors. Antidepressants that cause wieght gain that raises your risk for CV disease significantly, DM, and ortho...

  21. Working on a smoke-free campus

    izeofblu1973 replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the smoke breaks, a couple of times i went with them. I just said im gonna go out too. what are they gonna say? Im not allowed but they are? I also agree about the smell, we shouldnt...

  22. How did you balance a family and an Accelerated BSN program at the same time?

    izeofblu1973 replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    i dont have any children , but I had to work 40+ hours while going to school full time also. That was pretty hard, too. There were people in my class that worked (I dont think FT) and had kids! I...

  23. Working on a smoke-free campus

    izeofblu1973 replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    The designated smoking areas would force them to walk a little further out and contain some of the smoke. and Im sure people are gonna give a lot less fuss when they just have to walk a little as...

  24. Working on a smoke-free campus

    izeofblu1973 replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    While I was in nursing school, most of the local hospitals in my area instituted the smoke free campus. I was a smoker at that time and was quite upset about it. The nurse that taught an orientation...

  25. Wanting to become an RN - Pediatrics

    izeofblu1973 replied to certifiedekgtech's topic in General Nursing

    I realize this advice is unsolicited, but it is something I learned the hard way. If you are not already, get a job as a pt care tech or CNA first. I had no medical experience and it made it a lot...