ChristinP

ChristinP

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  1. Tip for Addison's vs Cushing's

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

    That's an easy way to remember...

  2. Patient Care Technician and LPN/LVN

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

    I have found some great LPN jobs by bringing my cover letter & resume right to the place I'm interested in, even if they did not advertise for a position. Make sure you f/u with a phone call. Good...

  3. Patient Care Technician and LPN/LVN

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

    The PCT provides basic nursing care on assigned patients as delegated by the RN ,LVN or LPN and completes other duties as required. A PCT is slightly more advanced than a CNA, some PCT programs take...

  4. More to being a LPN than LTC?....

    ChristinP replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an LPN I worked LTC which was not my favorite, currently I work mornings in a school nurses office and afternoons for a home care agency. I love both those jobs! I am no looking for 1 single job...

  5. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    ChristinP replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto! As an LPN I also have continued my education on my own and by taking classes! I make darn sure I understand my patients diagnosis, meds, labs and possible problems and outcomes. I continue to...

  6. Blue skin

    ChristinP replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Just goes to show you - you have to look at the whole picture! :) reminds me of a situation with a 5 y/o who c/o head pain and there were tears. Her teacher brought her down to our nurses office and...

  7. What is your current LPN salary

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

    I live in central Connecticut. I've had my LPN license since 2008. Last LTC on SNF + rehab floors $33.50/hr every Friday night & every other weekend which was back in 2009. Currently in a high...

  8. Heartbroken

    ChristinP replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    remember his strength when you feel down. i have met some amazing patients of all ages who have taught me to be a better person. i have lost patients young & old and cried, i've been to wakes and...

  9. The VNA of Wallingford (Ct) Closing

    ChristinP posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    notice was given over a month ago. it's very sad to see a company which has been in business since 1919 closing after almost 100 years of service. it was a wonderful place to work - proof that a bunch...

  10. Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

    ChristinP replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    the questions and responses kept me busy and reading for a while. interesting and i really don't understand the original question. different departments make different salaries -plain and simple. i'm...

  11. I hate being a nurse

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

    I've been there and remember crying because I had to go to work at a certain horrible LTC facility. I feel so bad for you & I hope you find something to make you happier without a significant...

  12. LPN starting pay $26.50!

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

    Connecticut has an excellant new grad LPN starting rate. My cousin just took a job with no expierence and benefits $24.75/hr LTC. My first LPN job was $26.50/hr second shift years

  13. PLEASE HELP!!! I'm in trouble with a school assignment.

    ChristinP replied to Rios0421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Name (just initials)?: CP Your age? 38 Years of experience? 5 How was your experience with your studies? Stressful, I worked full time went to school nights and had 3 kids and a husband. It was...

  14. What is your current LPN salary

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

    I live in central Connecticut. Last LTC $33.50/hr about a year ago and currently, in a high school at $20.00/hr, and home care is per diem at $30 per

  15. What is your current LPN salary

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

    In the middle of Connecticut 2+ yr exp. SNF $33.00/hr, per diem VNA work $30 per

  16. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    ChristinP replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC part time $27/hr 1rst and 2nd LTC per diem $33.00/hr 1rst/2nd shift(I left this job you- couldn't pay me enough for the horrible conditions) VNA Home care $30 a visit School Nursing $17.50/hr...

  17. Smart Nurse vs. Dumb Pharmacy, Round One. DING! | Life of a Nurse

    ChristinP replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed this read and I can totally relate! and even smile through the

  18. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    ChristinP replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm a LPN and I feel I've deserved the right to use the title of Nurse along with RNs. But, CNAs, MAs, HHAs have not had the education to back that title. Unfortunately as much as it drives me crazy,...

  19. New student and questions re: Titer and immunizations?

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

    I had to show proof of immunizations, mine were too old and some never were transcribed, I had a choice of titer or booster, I decided to have a titer, and didn't require any boosters. Insurance...

  20. does anyone have a very general idea of what an LPN does on the everage day?

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

    Pass meds, order meds, treatments, call MDs to update on patient status, obtain new orders, transcribe orders, troubleshooting equipment, lab values, feeding, changing, showering, toileting,...

  21. What was your LPN starting salary????

    ChristinP replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $26/hr with $2.00 wknd diff - mix of 1rst and 2nd shifts at LTC & Rehab facility. One year later 33/hr at another LTC & Rehab I prefer my VNA job $30 a visit and a visit can be anywhere from...

  22. wound that won't heal!

    ChristinP replied to libbyjo5's topic in General Nursing

    Aquacell ag is a silver dressing but it I find if you pack the wound with the aquacell the gauze it encourages healing from the inside out. Of course I don't know the whole history as you do. Some...

  23. wound that won't heal!

    ChristinP replied to libbyjo5's topic in General Nursing

    Recently I have had quite a few patients with wounds that were not healing, some +MRSA. I do see some improvement with Aquacel Ag. Wound vacs work great for some. The one thing that I didn't believe...

  24. tired of hearing it, nursing students PLEASE answer

    ChristinP replied to ChervRN's topic in General Students

    I spent 18 months in a part time 4 nights a week (3:30-10:00) evening LPN program. During this time I worked days Monday through Friday at a brand new job because the old one wouldn't change my hours...

  25. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

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

    I am a LPN, graduated in 2008. Med-surg rehab or the dementia floor $25.00/hr Visiting nurse: $30 a visit RNs make $35 a visit LPNs are well paid here and I feel valued. I did leave a well paying...