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  1. What are you best work tips?

    tiredstudentmom replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Keep up the good thread everyone! As a student in the midst of clinicals, it helps to have some good tips to survive

  2. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    tiredstudentmom replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How appalling that the travesty that he complains of is how the nurses look... ugh Guess all that studying doesn't matter if you aren't super sexy, huh? I would have to say that sir, this isn't a...

  3. Kicked out of LPN Program

    tiredstudentmom replied to Watsurf's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Very sorry that you went through all that..try to keep your head up! Hope something positive comes your

  4. LPN student on 2nd day of hospital clinicals

    tiredstudentmom replied to student6's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Be straight forward with the Tech and RN. Let them know exactly what you can do and make it clear that you do want to help as well as learn. You can do this! Speak with your clinical instructor if...

  5. GVN gets paid more than me!!

    tiredstudentmom replied to Alma8610's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wonder how someone could even get a job in that manner, not even being able to obtain licensing. Seems like it could be dangerous... Just my two cents. Doesn't sound like a situation I'd want to be...

  6. What was the lowest diastolic bp you have seen?

    tiredstudentmom replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Lowest I've seen thus far was my own: 88/55. I was in labor w/ my daughter post sleeping pill amd labor inducement. I was hypertensive w/ all my pregnancies so when I woke up w/ a contraction despite...

  7. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    tiredstudentmom replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lmbo!!! I almost spit my drink @ my phone reading the "balls"

  8. New Grad- ER Position

    tiredstudentmom replied to nursingfordummies's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all: congrats! As a nursing student, I am truly inspired! Take the position, learn, get your experience! Woo hoo! You made

  9. Why is everyone discouraging me from going the LPN route

    tiredstudentmom replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As I tell my children, there is usually more than one way to do something/achieve a goal. Others do not live our lives, we do. Do what your heart and soul desires and

  10. Accepted to ADN program!!

    tiredstudentmom replied to Autumn_Owl's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Way to rise above and

  11. Is it possible that the shortened RN training causes more anxiety for new grads

    tiredstudentmom replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the very best... Don't feel so bad. I am in an LVN program, full-time, living off of financial aid and my most awesome and generous parents and I'm 33 yrs old! What courage it took to move...

  12. Is it possible that the shortened RN training causes more anxiety for new grads

    tiredstudentmom replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    After reading this particular topic, I feel very grateful for the LVN program I am in right now. We just finished our 1st semester and we have already learned vital signs, basic assessments, take care...

  13. Lvn to rn Weatherford college 2011

    tiredstudentmom replied to Casslvn's topic in LPN to RN

    I am currently in the LVN program at WC and am looking into the LVN bridge to RN program at WC as well. I have heard though that due to budget cuts that the program won't be starting another class...

  14. how much do you make a month? new LPN

    tiredstudentmom replied to LPNweezy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anyone have any info on LVN salaries in the DFW metroplex? Inquiring mind wants to know. I have done some research via job sites, careerbuilder, etc, and gleaned some info, but not anything...

  15. Assisted living LPN position for new grad-2nd interview help!!

    tiredstudentmom replied to eve5483's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all, congrats on landing a 2nd interview! Don't have any advice, but wish you all the

  16. what I learned my first year as an RN

    tiredstudentmom replied to nursgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting this! Still want to become a nurse!

  17. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    tiredstudentmom replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree w/ you on this one... The fact that there are several witnesses is quite disturbing. Don't know if I could go back to that room if I worked at that particular

  18. Fired and mad! Need to vent.

    tiredstudentmom replied to LUV ALZ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LuvAlz I think that this was a blessing in disguise, as crappy as it was for it to happen... Perhaps you are better off, IMHO. Sounds like to me that you do your best as a nurse, put the patients...

  19. Fired and mad! Need to vent.

    tiredstudentmom replied to LUV ALZ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OMG!!!!!! I am so sorry that this happened to you... Vent away! Something smells rotten in the state of Denmark! I hope that you can get past this and find somewhere more

  20. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    tiredstudentmom replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Like Mahatma Ghandi stated: "Be the change you want to see in the world." I feel that if I go into nursing, I can be the nurse I'D want taking care of my family, friends, and myself. I feel a...

  21. Medical assistants

    tiredstudentmom replied to JenMarie21's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I truly dislike how some educational institutions (some allegedly so! ) mislead in the name of financial gain. Guess we need to be thankful for the professionals (MA's, Nurses, etc) that are...

  22. Medical assistants

    tiredstudentmom replied to JenMarie21's topic in General Nursing

    I am amending my statement: All MA's have a scope of practice, though it may not be w/ the Board of Nursing... AMT registers MA's and many other ancillary healthcare

  23. Medical assistants

    tiredstudentmom replied to JenMarie21's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why so many folks let one bad example typify a whole group. One MA who goes way beyond her skills, education, etc, shouldn't overshadow all MA's. As with any profession, medical or...

  24. How do I handle a patronizing coworker?

    tiredstudentmom replied to Start2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sometimes, the best thing we can do or say... is nothing. Especially when confronted by someone who may just be what you say, nervous, testing you... Perhaps they feel threatened or insecure. Whatever...

  25. Burnt out LTC New Grad with Care Now Interview

    tiredstudentmom replied to PurseGirl1113's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    starsgirl78, I am truly sorry that you have had such a trying job experience! Hopefully you will or have found something that is much better suited for