sweetnurse63 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing
I wouldn't do five 12 hour shifts back to back in LTC, you will burn yourself out. Also, do not put your license and peace of mind in jeopardy for no one.
Wow, you spoke the truth. I have recently lost about 45 pounds and i have been exercising and changing the way I eat. Anyway, i have a close friend that have not said congratulations one time and it is really disappointing because other people that h...
sweetnurse63 replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN/LVN
Hang in there, you had good intentions and I am sure that you have learned a lesson from this situation. Always at all times get an order, I dont care if it is for a backrub.
sweetnurse63 replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN/LVN
RNs who don't work in long term care may not know that most of these facilities are staffed with about 75% of LPNs and a lot of them are unit managers and supervisors with a lot of leadership responsibilities but there must be a RN in the bldg at all...
Sorry to hear that you failed out of the program, however; all is not lost. I would check to see if you can take the LPN-NCLEX and if so, you could do a bridge to RN program later. Also, if nursing is really your dream, then start over at another sch...
sweetnurse63 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Career
I recently resigned from a facility because it was such a toxic atmosphere filled will low morale, favoritism and backbiting, not to mention some nurses trying to always get other nurses in trouble. Instead of working togethther some worked against e...
sweetnurse63 replied to djaychris's topic in Activism
This doctor talks like he is unsure of himself and he is intimidated by the fact that nurses are highly educated professionals that did not have to spend 8 to 10 yrs in medical school. Nurses do not compare to doctors we have two different scopes of ...
I would not pay 650 dollars,get your self a good NCLEX book and practice, practice and practice; when you answere questions, read the rationale whether you answered the question right or wrong. You will pass, believe in yourself.
sweetnurse63 replied to rrich1084's topic in LPN/LVN
Have you ever thought about the fact that God is allowing you to wait for the right opportunity, on the right unit and under the right supervisor or maybe the job that is assigned to you will be vacant pretty soon. Hang in there, it will happen at th...
May God bless you financially and physically. You really do have the heart of a nurse and this profession was blessed to have you for all of those yrs. I know that it isn't easy giving up something that you love to do, but hang in there and try to do...
