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  1. What Cha Got Planned For Nurse's Week?

    guest2210 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    My cap is almost 30 years old. When I did wear it after graduation, I took a mini hair comb, stitched it to the tag that you would drive the bobby pins into your head. Then just slide the comb on...

  2. First time interviewing for an LPN position Need Advise please

    guest2210 replied to LPNCieBan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In nursing school, I couldn't even take constructive criticism from my instructors without crying my eyes out. Glad to say, over the years,I have developed a much tougher skin. Where I used to be...

  3. interview mess up?

    guest2210 replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You, clearly, have tried to contact this woman. The fact that you are playing phone tag with her is not a "mess up" by any means. Be persistant. Keep trying to reach her until you get a...

  4. Namenda/Aricept/Excelon...is it worth it?

    guest2210 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've done LTC most of my career. In my opinion, MOST of the meds that these people are taking are not necessary, and have such horrible side effects, they would be better off NOt taking them....

  5. Do CE's overlap for multiple states?

    guest2210 replied to TraciBdarn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm licensed in OH and FL with renewals in different years. (of course:rolleyes:) What I use as my CEUs for one state will be the same, with the exception of the required CEUs per renewal. Nursing Law...

  6. need some advice re:an oppotunity...

    guest2210 replied to nurse nina's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi...I've been an LPN for 28 years. My last floor nursing job was in an assisted living facility. You do need to have very accurate and honed assessment skills for such a facility. It is like a...

  7. What are the chances of being fired as a nurse?

    guest2210 replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    In 28 years, I have been fired from a nursing position ONCE. Words to the wise- don't tell a colleague that your executive director can go eff himself. They have NO sense of humor at

  8. Accepted to LPN program/intro

    guest2210 replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!!!! My older brother told me It will be a one year committment then you will be set for a career for life. He was so right!! I have had amazing opportunities as an LPN and would...

  9. Which hospitals use EPIC?

    guest2210 replied to AU-RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Cedars-Sinai is going live with Epic real soon. Many hospitals in the Dallas, TX area use Epic now. I am currently a CPOE trainer and am in Dallas until

  10. Input for EMR Selection

    guest2210 replied to birdrn84's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I wish I had some input for you. All of the training and experience I have is with Epic modules. From what I have seen in most areas of the country, Epic is the "hot" product and has been for many...

  11. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    guest2210 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    My first nursing job in a LTC as a charge burse, the other charge nurse (an RN), would leave ink all over the nursing notes. Found out when she would fall asleep while writing, her pen would make...

  12. Need some advice on my resume

    guest2210 replied to nursesaurus's topic in Nursing Career

    Most employers want to see employment for the last 10 years. If you have had a lot of CNA jobs, it would indicate to the employer that you job hop, and regardless of experience, they won't hire you...

  13. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    guest2210 replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was in school 29 years ago, that same rumor was going around. I agree with the other posters, there is no way LPNs can or will be phased out,

  14. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    guest2210 replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. What is your age? 51 2. How long have you been a nurse? 28 years 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? Yes 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before...

  15. Is it okay to not like an aspect/feild of nursing?

    guest2210 replied to leolomb's topic in General Nursing

    I love kids, but hate pediatrics. There are so many areas of nursing that someone can explore. Sometimes it's

  16. Drawing a Blood Glucose for a high accuchek

    guest2210 replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    From past experience, I would do another accu check-the first result may be d/t machine error. If the 2nd is still high, then follow the protocols in

  17. Sedentary Nursing Jobs

    guest2210 replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    I left bedside nursing 2 years ago and fell into EMR support. I can work when I want, where I want. Sometimes I'm on my feet for long stretches, but there are other aspects of this area that are...

  18. How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    guest2210 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    If you cannot handle your current schedule and your manager has yet to change it, before the next schedule comes out, request the days off that you need. Some managers try to accomodate their staff...

  19. Shopping online

    guest2210 replied to Bormio's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    www.uniformcity.com Everything you could want at good

  20. Epic positions, only for those with medical background?

    guest2210 replied to bwight's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I have been doing Epic support and teaching for 2 years. Most of the people I have worked with have been in the medical field in some capacity-RN, LPN, EMT, Radiology, even nursing sudents. I...

  21. Those who have left bedside nursing (like me...)

    guest2210 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    After 28 years, I am now doing EMR support. I LOVE IT!!! :redpinkhe Have been doing it for 2 years. Best of both worlds-nursing and

  22. CNA, LPN, Nursing A.S. i dont know what to start with

    guest2210 replied to chelsearose's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you have the time and the oney, I would go for your RN. It will save alot of bs later on. If you go for your LPN, and wait too long to go for your RN, some of your classes may not transfer, then...

  23. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    guest2210 replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked many specialty areas during my nursing career. I recently (2 years ago) discovered EMR support. I answered an ad in the local paper looking for RNs, LPNs, MAs, Paramedics, Xray techs...

  24. Telling relatives the patient has died

    guest2210 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 18, I was hospitalized in traction for severe lower lumbar strain. My young adolescent's room was across the hall from the critical care unit in a small hospital. I received a plant with...

  25. What is on employer skill test for LVN?

    guest2210 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    I took a skills test for Maxim. Basically, it is questions with different scenarios and you need to pick the right answer. A majority of the questions dealt with certain IV preparations that I, as...