Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. From where did y'all graduate?

    Midwest4me replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    LCSC (Lewis-Clark State College), Lewiston, Idaho

  2. I worked a double yesterday and today I called out!

    Midwest4me replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gosh, Falon, my heart goes out to you! There is NO excuse on earth for those nurses to have NOT taken care of taking off the orders, neglecting the caked-on dressings, etc on that admit!! I'd be...

  3. The life of a guy nurse in LTC

    Midwest4me replied to PsychNurseWannaBe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks from me too---made me chuckle; those old folks really have a sense of humor at times,

  4. Nights 8 hr -weekend question

    Midwest4me replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'd choose Friday/Saturday off(that's what my husband now has and he works nights); that way you come off work Friday morning, can take a nap while the kids are in school, be alert for your family in...

  5. Am I right that these things scare me enough to quit.`

    Midwest4me replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep! You need to refuse to do these things or quit; go to the BON about this crap

  6. Why do people abuse nurses?

    Midwest4me replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    It's not always just patients and families. Oftentimes, it's management that abuses nurses too(mentally)...and kind of physically too when you think about mandatory extra shifts due to call-ins( and...

  7. Hourly rounding in LTC????

    Midwest4me replied to tatgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My sentiments exactly!!!! It always felt to me like I was beating my head against the wall for 8-10

  8. Saddest I've ever been at work

    Midwest4me replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bless your heart for being there for that woman. Bless the hearts of ALL of you L&D nurses!!! I don't know how ANY of you do it and keep your sanity. We lost a grandchild years ago (she was a...

  9. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    Midwest4me replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Suzanne! Interesting info--I wasn't aware there were so many states that did not accept the Excelsior training---which states are

  10. Quit or get fired?

    Midwest4me replied to GGCC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you, Scrubby. I, too, have never encountered a workplace free of complaining, whining, or backstabbing--and that isn't that sad considering we are a "helping

  11. Can I put my hands in your hair?

    Midwest4me replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    No--a LOT of people need boundaries---what a wierd thing to ask someone--good grief!!!! But at least she asked before she touched! I have a friend who will just reach out, flip mine up and toss it...

  12. Another Compact State Question

    Midwest4me replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Jolie, for all the info---it's much

  13. Another Compact State Question

    Midwest4me replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

  14. Iowa LPN wages?

    Midwest4me replied to Midwest4me's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your replies; the info is helpful. My base pay is close to $4100/month(includes the night-time shift differential) which isn't too shabby for an LPN here in a western state(no, it's...

  15. Iowa LPN wages?

    Midwest4me posted a topic in General Nursing

    Curious to know the average LPN wages/salary in Iowa and usual work settings due to seriously considering relocating there. I was reading a thread about RN wages in Iowa; I think it was Island40 who...

  16. Another Compact State Question

    Midwest4me replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    I have some wierd questions: 1) how do you nurses who have the compact licenses and work in various states manage to do your taxes each year? Isn't it a headache to file in each state? That seems...

  17. Are They As Brutal As People Say

    Midwest4me replied to kbswife's topic in General Nursing

    If my clinicals were brutal, time has been good and erased the memory. I don't recall much other than they were challenging and fascinating. That was a long time ago but I DO know my program wasn't...

  18. Charge nurse??

    Midwest4me replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your heart. If you don't feel ready, then speak up. It DOES seem a little soon to be placing that kind of responsiblility upon you but in 2 weeks you may be feeling differently. I wish you the...

  19. Getting done

    Midwest4me replied to busy-bee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm really sorry that you're having a hard time; that environment is very difficult! However, it IS the norm in LTC, which is the very reason I left LTC. I, too, could never get done on time and was...

  20. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

    Midwest4me replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Good reply! Though not required, working as a CNA first is certainly

  21. R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    Midwest4me replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can sympathize. Although I don't get literature, a co-worker leaves hers around a LOT on our shift and has been seen talking with co-workers frequently on work time about her faith. She also does...

  22. To nurse or not to nurse (or just do what you wanna do)?

    Midwest4me replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    I'd definitely hire a maid. I'd work part-time(too bored otherwise) but in a specialty that REALLY appeals to me and do some

  23. Overtime

    Midwest4me replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Probably in a row so you'd have 3 days off--more beneficial to your health in my

  24. What would you do if you were to quit nursing?

    Midwest4me replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I have NOT known anyone who has quit nursing and pursued another career. I would like to but at my age and financial status, can't afford to. My choices would be to 1) finish my Master's degree in...

  25. Wish Me Luck, Everyone!

    Midwest4me replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Pagandeva: I'm sending all kinds of POSITIVE ENERGY and good luck wishes!!! Let us know how things go! Think thumbs