helikias

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1. My varicose hates my job. What's your secret for standing tall?

   helikias replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

   Did the laser thing too, EVLT. It was a Godsend, although to be honest, the procedure itself was a bit freaky. It does not hurt at all, but it's a little weird. Then again, I had a paradoxical...

2. Is $18,000 overpriced for an LPN program in NE Ohio?

   helikias replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Thanks, everybody! I truly appreciate the info. This website is a very valuable

3. Leaving after 8 months...bad?

   helikias replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

   My goodness, opportunity only knocks once -- sometimes, in this economy, it never even knocks once! You only have one life -- go for your dream job while you can!! You'll be surprised how quickly...

4. Is $18,000 overpriced for an LPN program in NE Ohio?

   helikias posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   One year program, no waiting list, includes uniforms and you get meds/IV cert included. Is this tuition high? I can't say the name of the school, sorry. Just wondered if it was too high. Thanks in...

5. I'm getting this down

   helikias replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Rock on! I think it's great that you got the situation on hand like that.

6. Co-Worker not smelling so good

   helikias replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, man. I have been there, too -- working with someone who was extremely smelly. The thing is, there are some people who can't wear deoderant due to health reasons (lymph node issues, etc.) so maybe...

7. Need some help/recommendations following removal from nursing school

   helikias replied to mlb69's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should have caught the anemia as well, but I also think you are being treated extremely unfairly. Being told you "don't think like a nurse" and "your brain is not wired to be a nurse" is...

8. why do doctors order more vitamin d tests than anything?

   helikias replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

   Just anecdotal -- I remember when I was having weird shakiness and fatigue, my doctor ordered a vitamin D test. I turned out to be deficient in vitamin D (something I never even considered) and when I...

9. Need an Interesting, Sweet, Awesome, Unique, Different Research Paper Ideas!

   helikias replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

   This is way OT, so might not work for your class, but here is a really bizarre ailment I bet your teacher would not be bored reading about:...

10. Hiring managers-opinion please

    helikias replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am a total fashionista, and the shoes sound absolutely FAB but I would not wear them to an interview. I have always heard that you should not wear even one flashy thing to an interview; I have also...

11. I graduated from my CNA class!

    helikias replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!

12. Is full-time as an LPN usually 36 or 40 hours a week?

    helikias replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the info, everybody!! I appreciate everybody's

13. Is full-time as an LPN usually 36 or 40 hours a week?

    helikias posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone, I tried to find out this info on Google and threads but could not come to a firm conclusion. When an LPN is hired full-time, is that typically considered to be 36 hours a week or 40...

14. considering becoming an LPN.. question......

    helikias replied to missblondbliss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in Ohio only PA's and NP's can do that

15. Horizontal Hostility Crisis / HR

    helikias replied to pistolchick's topic in General Nursing

    I also "lost my cool" today after years of bullying ... you are not alone. I personally am waiting for my severance package. Anyway, you are not alone and I think you did the right thing. It's true...