Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. Stressed out and Getting Out

    Midwest4me replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't need this s---. I even applied for positions at Wal-Mart and at another retailer yesterday. I have had enough , and am getting out, while I still have the sanity to do so. I SO understand...

  2. new grad RN- want to quit nursing

    Midwest4me replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Skye: I can SO relate to your feelings of inadequacy--even now after 19 years as a nurse there are many times I feel inadequate or unsure of things. Nursing is a constantly learning process; if...

  3. What does your screenname mean?

    Midwest4me replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Mine's pretty simple too---it's based on the fact that I ride a motorcycle--a Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter 1500--i.e., "drifter" and, of course, I'm a nurse(LPN). I think it's a great topic and hope...

  4. THE QUESTION US STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW?? Starting Salary and What State.

    Midwest4me replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an LPN for 19 years and have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and I've pushed that when negotiating wage/salary. Here in Oregon LPNs earn $15-19/hr in long-term care facilities, state...

  5. What is a typical lpn day like?

    Midwest4me replied to JessicaAAA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, did you start your new job yet? How is it? Are you in long-term care or another setting? I've had most of my 19 yrs as an LPN in LTC; the worst facility was the last one I just left. Here's a...

  6. Special Weekend Shifts?

    Midwest4me replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally don't recommend it but, of course, it's really such an individual thing. Many years ago I worked at a facility where they had the "Baylor Plan"--work Sat and Sun., each 16 hrs long...

  7. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Midwest4me replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I can well imagine that would be highly frustrating. It seems to me that would be considered "abandonment" and therefore illegal. I've thankfully never been on a shift when that happened....my heart...

  8. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Midwest4me replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that beats my story but I'll share it. One of my biggest pet peeves is rudeness from CNAs: within the past week I've had several rude statements made to me by a male CNA(who by the way is...

  9. RCG acquires NNA

    Midwest4me replied to nursefiggy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It will be interesting. As usual many many LPN's are very good and can assess but unfortunately there has to be protocols and rules etc.. JMHO and some facts thrown in for good measure. ESRD:kiss Hi,...