ChristinP

ChristinP

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  1. C-Diff in Spec. Ed student

    ChristinP replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    I should have mentioned before, our school and my sup would recommend the student stay home until treated and cleared by an

  2. C-Diff in Spec. Ed student

    ChristinP replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    It may be recommended but, family members do not have to use isolation precautions when living with patients with c-diff, mrsa, etc - although visiting nurses or CNA, etc. who enter the home do. An MD...

  3. My Pity Party, Please RSVP

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

    Thank you all, I have a great sense of humor and use it to get through tough times. I've been down and out and can remember living off pancake mix because it was just add water LOL While I am no...

  4. My Pity Party, Please RSVP

    ChristinP posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Today from 1-4pm I will be throwing myself a pity party, decorations optional (LOL) This is more or less a paragraph or two or three or four (five, six,seven) to get this off my chest, some self...

  5. Can't find a job as a new grad RN, is it crazy to apply for an LPN position?

    ChristinP replied to Ted D's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Connecticut if they hire an RN for an LPN position the nurse would work as an RN not an LPN but, because the postion was budgeted for a LPN you would receive the LPN

  6. I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    ChristinP replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i don't know what to say. you have to study, study, study! as far as taking the nclex-pn it's a different test of knowledge but not any easier- you still need to study. medical diagnosis, treatment...

  7. If I can do it, you can too (Single mom, worked 48 hrs a week)

    ChristinP replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    amen! i worked 6 hour days and went to lpn school part time nights 3:30 to 9:30/10:00p monday through friday for 18 months. i'm married with three kids. during this time both daughters needed surgery,...

  8. Tired of LTC...

    ChristinP replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC needs changes, It's a tough job. Vent, Vent, Vent or you will go

  9. Can't find a job as a new grad RN, is it crazy to apply for an LPN position?

    ChristinP replied to Ted D's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd have to agree with agldragonRN apply for a posted LPN position and see if they hire you. Most of the places I've worked for there is not much of a difference in starting pay for a new LPN/RN. My...

  10. question for nursing faculty

    ChristinP replied to Altra's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm taking classes online and have never been asked to use a social media website to interview another person or collect information. I have however done in person

  11. Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

    ChristinP replied to juzme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've said it 100s if not 1000s of times I love being a lpn! And darn it I'm good at. The only reason I am pursuing my RN is because of the job market only. It's getting harder to find a job other...

  12. Best and Worst places for LPN opportunities

    ChristinP replied to Mazee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A year ago Connecticut was a great place for LPNs but the job market has taken a hit. The last three jobs I applied to were advertised as RN/LPN after applying I was actually told "we are waiting to...

  13. Finally decided to quit nursing

    ChristinP replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Best wishes and I hope you find what you are looking

  14. My Pity Party, Please RSVP

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

    Thanks, I felt much better after whining

  15. Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    ChristinP replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amusing tattoo but, no bracelet + no documentation = CPR. at least for me

  16. LPN in homecare

    ChristinP replied to samcron's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never understood the rationale and still don't. It's slightly insulting I was taught in school to supervise CNAs -I supervised my CNAs in LTC but I can't in someone's home? I'm also not allowed to...

  17. Not liking my profession, is there anything else I can get into?

    ChristinP replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked LTC, SNF, Rehab for a really nice facility. There were cultural cliks and I was an outsider, it took a while to get them to accept me. That aside, LTC was just not for me I found homecare to...

  18. Not what I expected it to be

    ChristinP replied to newpn04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    when i was a new grad i had a hard time finding a job. it was always the same thing "no experience" i took proactive steps to ensure i did my best. i made sure my resume was good, i had a previous...

  19. Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    ChristinP replied to kids's topic in General Nursing

    i live in connecticut - good luck to anyone in search of an in depth scope of practice! there is not a list of do's and don'ts. we were taught what we could and could not do in school- with an...

  20. SCARED of being a nurse - hazardous drugs

    ChristinP replied to Saija's topic in General Students

    intrusive thoughts combined with an ocd? obessive scary thinking? we, the human race are exposed to numerous carcinogens on a daily basis. there is no safe nursing unless you sit behind a desk all...

  21. Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    ChristinP replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    I enjoyed these stories... thank-you for the

  22. Heart Stop Beating - man lives without heart

    ChristinP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Technology is

  23. You're a nurse? How much do you make?

    ChristinP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I got this in an email last week.... how

  24. This is your brain on nursing...

    ChristinP replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    LOL -except I still feel like that some days after

  25. What is your current LPN salary

    ChristinP replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What state do you live