lkwashington

lkwashington

Tele, ICU, ED, Nurse Instructor,

Member

  • Content

    557

  • Visitors

    6,698

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    4

All Content by lkwashington

  1. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    lkwashington replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursel56: You have a good point/ I am planning on starting MSN program in January. Working the as a staff nurse on the floor is hard work. When I get about 50. It would be time to make some changes....

  2. Moving out of hospital bedside nursing

    lkwashington replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. I am popular at work not just to win people to like me. My work ethics speak for it self. I am in the resource pool at work. I float to different units. I am able to handle...

  3. fired if they don't like the color of your nail polish...

    lkwashington replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard the facility I work is planning on going to be tobacco free. They are going to have to go near the street to smoke. I dont know how this going to work. There are so many nurses and staff...

  4. "Are you related to an employee at this facility?"

    lkwashington replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a mother and doctor worked at the facility I work. I think because they want work in the same department it may a conflict of interest of some kind. I am sure there are others. I work at a...

  5. It's all about the budget

    lkwashington replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Keymaster you have a good point. Now, what are they going to do when the errors starting to increase due to burnout. We get tired also. Some of the best nurses making simple mistakes that we all know...

  6. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    lkwashington replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have a good point. Im not just thinking about clinical nurses how about nurse educators. I know some good nurses educators now can retire if they like. If we cant hire good nurses it would be a...

  7. It's all about the budget

    lkwashington replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Not able to replace the nurses who goes on maternity leave because they are still a full time employee. The facility is paying them their paid time off and/or sick

  8. A question for those nursing in a hospital setting.

    lkwashington replied to Ericm's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I wanted to do Cardiac/Critical Care or Oncology related to family illnesses. I can learn from my patient to teach myself and family members. I agree with the above post. A new grad should take...

  9. A question for those nursing in a hospital setting.

    lkwashington replied to Ericm's topic in General Nursing

    The unit I worked on for 3 yrs as a RN. I had clinicals on this unit. I decided to get a PCT job on the same unit. I love the unit so much decided to stay there because I knew the ropes and the...

  10. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    lkwashington replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Before phasing anyone out. We already know when the baby boomers retire RN and LPN we will be in a crutch for nurses. The government, state, and the local people know this is going to happen sooner or...

  11. It's all about the budget

    lkwashington replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    At the facility I work, I believe they are making some similar changes. Now I work in a Resource Pool. I dont belong to a unit, I just float between them. Some units are not hiring nurses or CNA's...

  12. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    lkwashington replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Now, you are not wasting your time. Sometimes you may have to take smaller steps then others in which make the time longer. Some people may go the LPN route to just get a job and have plans to go...

  13. LOANs... a good idea?

    lkwashington replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    We are learning from you, too. Some of us have problems voicing concerns about money. I feel if it is for a good reason than go for it. You may regret it if you dont do it or regret it later. Later...

  14. Scrubs

    lkwashington replied to KYCNM's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am guilty of going to the grocery store when getting off from work. I totally agree with you. When I get home the first thing I do is pull of my clothes at the door and take them to the laundry...

  15. Holiday Scheduling

    lkwashington replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    This may be a risk you have to take but at least you thinking about it good luck to

  16. LOANs... a good idea?

    lkwashington replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    Some of us already have families and have been nurses for awhile. So this means we have homes, cars, and other expenses that comes with having all of these things. The desire is to better ourselves be...

  17. LOANs... a good idea?

    lkwashington replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    I understand all posts. You really have think about is it really worth it or not. It is worth it. The last year of ADN I took out a $5000 student loan and work every other week and sometime more if my...

  18. Holiday Scheduling

    lkwashington replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    I work prn. There are certain holidays required for me to work and choose from. I can either work Christmas or New Years. I work 12 hour nights. I am scheduling myself for New Years. No I dont have...

  19. How to handle nursing field.. very long post

    lkwashington replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    Your are very much welcome. I am also the first one to graduate from college in my family. The first one to be a nurse in my family. I understand the pressure. Family/friends have to realize we are...

  20. How old were you. when you become RN?

    lkwashington replied to Prado's topic in General Nursing

    Licensed as a RN one month before my 32th birthday. Earned BSN two months before my 34th birthday. Planning on starting my MSN one month before my 35th birthday and hoping to finish before I am 40. I...

  21. How to handle nursing field.. very long post

    lkwashington replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    Some of us had to learn the hard way. By living and learning at the same time. While in school I had my priority together but I didnt have them in order. So when things got hard in school I had to...

  22. What do you do in your spare time or days off?

    lkwashington replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12's night shift. I like to spend time with friends and family. It depends how I sched my nights. I go out to eat on certain nights. I cook on certain nights. I have certain days I do laundry...

  23. What color scrubs do you wear?

    lkwashington replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I wear everything solids top/bottoms, print tops buttons down in the front, and knit solid color tops. It depend what is clean and what mood I am in. Since I am a plus size person I have a lot of...

  24. Cath Lab Nurse vs. Telemetry and CCU Nurse?

    lkwashington replied to bethiegirl's topic in Cardiac

    I totally agree. Dont shoot yourself in the

  25. Cath Lab Nurse vs. Telemetry and CCU Nurse?

    lkwashington replied to bethiegirl's topic in Cardiac

    According to ACCN, a Telemetry/PCU nurse may work in a cath lab. I agree I have worked Tele/PCU for over 3 years and I float to ICU and ER. Now I work in prn pool and able to float between those 3...