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  1. Why do nurses get treated like crap? Is it everywhere?

    helikias posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know from my nurse family members and from postings on here that nurses oftentimes get treated like crap. I have seen it happen myself. For an example, I was in the hospital with the flu,...

  2. 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...

  3. LPN jobs in NE Ohio for new grads -- do they even exist?

    helikias posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone, I have read all the employment threads but I am specifically looking for info on LPN jobs in NE Ohio for new grads. I am sorry this is so long, I just wanted to get some advice. The...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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.

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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:...

  13. 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...

  14. I graduated from my CNA class!

    helikias replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. Horizontal Hostility Crisis / HR

    helikias replied to pistolchick's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you for posting this ... today is the very first day I understood why I am a target. Thank

  19. How hard is it to write a stinkin' recommendation letter

    helikias replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Moogie, (raising hand) Freelance writer here too ... off topic but have you ever published on the Amazon Kindle Platform? It's almost like having someone hand you free $$ -- thought I would pass...

  20. Home "butt-enhancing" surgeries gone wrong ...

    helikias posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,588370,00.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a4:g4:r2:c0.000000:b0:z5 I seem to also remember a case where some men tried to do liposuction with a vaccum cleaner, I think it was...

  21. Dealing With Difficult Family

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

    What a bizarre family! I think they sound like they have serious anxiety issues and a guilt complex ... geez! They should be glad you guys gave out the pain meds and the anti-nausea meds! There are...

  22. Wear a mask?

    helikias replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    I wish more people would wear masks when they are sick. When I had my daughter, the lactation consultant came into the room and was hacking and coughing everywhere! Then she was coughing big chest...

  23. Hostile work environment

    helikias replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! And you are smart to see through the fakeness. Don't be surprised if this person really starts treating you super-badly now. That's what happened to me and my friend. I thought of a few...

  24. Telling relatives the patient has died

    helikias replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    These things that have happened to you are so terrible. I am sorry, and wish you the

  25. Teaching to Nursing

    helikias replied to HeyNow1986's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you for wanting to switch from teaching. For some reason, people think there are a lot of teaching jobs available, especially in special ed, but that is simply not true at all. I know...