lkwashington

lkwashington

Tele, ICU, ED, Nurse Instructor,

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  1. Team Nursing

    lkwashington replied to BethC's topic in General Nursing

    I know some facilities wear certain colors. Bon Secours wears only navy blue and white scrubs. I dont know what color their CNA/PCT wears. I would think if every department have their own colors would...

  2. Holiday Pay Policy

    lkwashington replied to theatredork's topic in General Nursing

    I thought if you worked you get paid for any holiday pay. I didnt know a person work status matter. I work prn also and get holiday pay if I decide to work. This dont sound fair. I guess each facility...

  3. BSN to MSN - Want to pick your brains Please

    lkwashington replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am planning on going back for my MSN specializing in Nurse Education. I would like to teach nursing in years to come and be a Nurse Educator of a facility unit. I precept, charge, and resource...

  4. Holiday Pay Policy

    lkwashington replied to theatredork's topic in General Nursing

    Just enjoy your day off on Sunday. Federally, if it fall on the Sunday it will celebrated on the following Monday. It is crazy so just enjoy and have fun. Everyone please be safe this

  5. Define critical thinking.

    lkwashington replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's are taught to be task oriented in school. They have charge nurses RN's that are able to be their resource. I have worked with 3 LPN's on a busy Tele unit. They were able to think critically....

  6. Two Jobs and or passions.

    lkwashington replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    I love spending time with friends and family. While I was in nursing school I did not have a life. So life is very important to me. I work hard, so I play hard. I have friends who wants to open a...

  7. Is it time to apply for a D.O.N position?

    lkwashington replied to plain disgusted's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Look at other options first. You have been working hard all these years. Dont give unless its your choice

  8. Online or campus education

    lkwashington replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    This is just my opinion. Alot of people choose to go to these for profit university because they dont want to take the GRE. These school dont require it. You are going to pay for not taking it. I dont...

  9. Number of NCLEX Questions

    lkwashington replied to Rathyen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a good reminder to all nursing students are planning on taking the NCLEX. The number of questions dont matter. When the computer shut off we all hope for the

  10. Burnout?

    lkwashington replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the same position you are in. I know how you feel. I used on a Tele unit for over 3 years. I got tired of it and made some changes. I decided to go to a new position Central Resource Pool. I...

  11. Think i failed for the 2nd time!!

    lkwashington replied to CL86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been through it. I know what you are feeling. I failed the state boards twice. I studied Kaplan live and online for the third go around. It worked for me. I kept positive. I got rid of...

  12. NCLEX yesterday, Pearson trick, and anxiety

    lkwashington replied to momandstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  13. Respect?

    lkwashington replied to trimm's topic in General Nursing

    Sometime people act the way they do maybe that is what they learned from a young age or they just dont know any better. Jesus tried to convince others to treat others with respect. That is why I...

  14. Accerlated BSN and sleep?

    lkwashington replied to Rmedin19's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good

  15. I really do not get it!

    lkwashington replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    If they do Psych Evals in school everyone would fail because school would stress you out and the other things going on your life. There are several of nurses taking Psych

  16. I really do not get it!

    lkwashington replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    i agree. i love working with men. they can be nurses, rt, pt, and/or ot. i have to realize jealousy is a female trait. i treat them accordingly. dont let you right hand know what your left hand is...

  17. I really do not get it!

    lkwashington replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by leslie :-D sadly, i do have to agree that i would not recommend nsg to anyone, anymore. leslie I feel this way sometimes. Nursing is a great profession. It is just the people...

  18. I really do not get it!

    lkwashington replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. But let me school you on something real quick. Some of these nurses setting others up for failure believe or not managers are in on it. Some nurses are informants. Trying to...

  19. I really do not get it!

    lkwashington replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I rather be bitten in the butt then kissing butts. While I am being bitten I will hold my head high. I am not going to say I wouldnt offer help to anyone but I would make sure I will cover my a$$. Yes...

  20. I really do not get it!

    lkwashington replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    When you have co workers as friends this may cause problems when you are trying to better yourself by earning a promotion, degree, and/or certifications. Some co workers are jealous and dont like...

  21. Walden University-woohoo!!

    lkwashington replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Lepew: You are fine. I am glad you responed to my post. I thank you. Now I have heard the classes are only 8 weeks long and you take 2 classes a semester. This school appears to be the one for me. I...

  22. can anyone recommend any good study guide books?

    lkwashington replied to headliner1889's topic in General Students

    I still have my ATI books. They may come in handy down the

  23. A day in the life of a nurse....

    lkwashington replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 hour nights. I am in the Central Resource Pool. I signed up to work in three different departments ER, ICU, and Tele. I even work Med-Surg if needed. I dont know what department I work...

  24. Choosing a speciality for my senior practicum

    lkwashington replied to Missy BSN's topic in General Students

    I will choose something that I would have a good learning experience. I agree with the Cardiac or ICU. The reason is with Cardiac Units if you learn the heart you can figure out about the other organs...

  25. Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    lkwashington replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    Big and long hugs to you!!! Try to relax. Dont get your BP elevated. We are here to support you. Its okay to show you concerns and emotions. Keep us