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  1. I was told that Psych Nursing is "too depressing"...

    ex1140 replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree, experience has taught me that hospice is one of the most depressing areas of nursing...I have not worked in a oncology unit...but I can imagine what it must be like...psych patients will keep...

  2. New agency nurse .. is 40 patients normal ?

    ex1140 replied to ilostmymuse's topic in Agency Nurses

    :banghead:Try 60...Yes...I had that many patients as a new nurse while working LTC on 11-7. I shared the responsibility with an RN who would come over at 3 am to assist. It was a terrible job and I...

  3. I Hate Dialysis

    ex1140 replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    :uhoh21:Wow...I'm an experienced nurse seeking to work in such a place and here you are with the job and complaining. :) Many new nurses feel the way that you do...if they are not seeing codes and...

  4. New Grad settled for office job! help1

    ex1140 replied to HopeJade's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can appreciate your plight. I am in that situation right know and I graduated over 3 years ago. I have tried working nights because it was a better schedule for me but it's that desire that...

  5. LPN starting first day in correctional nursing

    ex1140 replied to sigshaRN's topic in Correctional

    I worked corrections for 2 years following a 6 month stint at a LTC/Rehab...it was a welcomed change. I loved working corrections for the first year. However, it became more difficult due to the...

  6. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    ex1140 replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    Most people think that you have to do everything when you are a "spring chicken" ...not so...as long as you are alive, well, and willing to learn...then you are right on time. Think about it this way...

  7. Type II Diabetes - now on insulin

    ex1140 replied to UKPedsRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    True...some people simply need to lose weight and practice better eating habits and they will get lower A1c levels in no time. While others are genetically predisposed to the

  8. South Florida LPN's

    ex1140 replied to a4432's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok...that's

  9. Jackson Memorial in Miami

    ex1140 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I'm an LPN of 2 years, and I just applied to JMH. I was wondering if there are any LPNs currently working with this very reputable hospital that can give me some info. I was told that JMH is...

  10. LPN to RN Transition Program (Broward College)

    ex1140 replied to EmmyBee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Bumblebee wrote>>> "and the LPN student the hardest patient, with TPN/LIPIDS, NG-tube meds, IM injections & all these other problems.... and this student got very upset because she worked...

  11. Has anyone tried any online LPN to RN programs

    ex1140 replied to Sugargirl66's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have considered the same...but I don't trust that type of study towards becoming an RN...the clinicals seem suspect to me. And someone told me that she was not going to take the math portion of...

  12. Cancelled

    ex1140 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    Yes...you hit it right on the head. However, if you are going to be an agency nurse then get used to it because you will be ready and set to go to work and get a call saying that the job has been...

  13. Is it typical to have 60 pts. at night?

    ex1140 replied to hollyjolly's topic in Agency Nurses

    God bless your heart...My first job was at a LTC facility that had two wings one for LTC and the other for Rehab. And boy was it a job. I would come home with sore legs and feet, like you wouldn't...

  14. Critique my documentation?

    ex1140 replied to KEL2BanRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "By the way, I can't believe they still make you do these long, redundant nursing notes in school" I agree before I could get through half of the note my impression was...boy this is too much...

  15. what is this IPN?

    ex1140 replied to justryin's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow... thats new to me never heard of IPN. Based upon the info posted by Tweety it sounds like a private

  16. Decadron uses?

    ex1140 replied to henrysmom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The patient I was with on Monday was on it. And he reported feeling extra hungry the visiting RN told me that the drug also makes most people feel aggressive. I thought wow...a drug that makes one...

  17. Armor correctional services, FL

    ex1140 replied to lorita's topic in Correctional

    I've thougt about signing up for some prn with them as well. Please let us know how it works out. Seems like they are always looking for nurses.

  18. how much should i ask for?

    ex1140 replied to BaadFornRN's topic in Correctional

    It also depends on the budget and how bad they need ya. I say toss out a figure that you feel is right and see what

  19. Female Inmates?

    ex1140 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional

    I've worked in corrections for about 2 years and I have NEVER heard anything good about working with females from nurses or officers...and if you are the type that doesn't get along with...

  20. Advice please!

    ex1140 replied to Scarlette's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    CONS: 1) Watching someone die, with sad family members at bedside, can be depressing. 2) The pay is usually low. 3) Unless you find a Hospice unit in a facility you'll be going into strangers...

  21. Advice please!

    ex1140 replied to Scarlette's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Please...you are definitely intitled to feel this way. I just started in hospice nursing a little over 6 months ago and at first I felt like I didn't know anything...I was really just feeling my way...

  22. New to corrections (Male LPN)

    ex1140 replied to Alter-ego's topic in Correctional

    Congrats! I'm glad that you like it so far. Not every one has the same experience or pay rate as you. Who knows, you may have found your permenant place in nursing. You can learn a lot in...

  23. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    ex1140 replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    Is it true that the clinicals are only two days long? I find that frightening... Can anyone tell me what they are like? I am considering giving it a try, but the clinical part... How many years of...

  24. Lpn Pay Rate In South Florida....please Comment!

    ex1140 replied to NARCAN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow...this is going to hurt...most hospitals are not hiring LPNs in Miami Dade County...and if they are the pay rate is the lowest offered in most cases. The pay rate is quite low for LPNs in...

  25. I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

    ex1140 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I know in my heart I will never get so worn out and complacent in my job that I will treat my patients like that." "I was a CNA for 14 years and had the best attitude." Good for you! That's...