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    How old is too old to safely practice?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that once someone hits 150, they should consider hanging up the lab coat.. In all seriousness though, I believe that age does not matter. What matters is health, ability, cognitive ability,...
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    Dropping out of nursing school

    VioletKaliLPN replied to varonte69's topic in General Students

    We certainly do not want you to drop out, but we cannot ignore the fact that you need something that you cannot afford(childcare). Nursing school is a beast not easily undertaken without good...
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    As a bedside Nurse you will have mountains of paperwork, but you will also have the bedside care. I think you should go for it if you truly want to
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think there is no age that is too high to become a Nurse. That is just MHO at age 34. I do believe that situations can be less than advantageous to become a Nurse, such as serious age...
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    Cancer Made Me a Better Nurse

    VioletKaliLPN replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I just had my 34th Birthday! 2 years a survivor and continuing to kick cancer's
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    Becoming a Nurse after cancer history

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Pursenurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow survivor sister! I was diagnosed with breast cancer, ER+ PR+ HER2+ on june 19th of 2014. I was just 3 weeks shy of my 32nd birthday. I have had a bilateral mastectomy, reconstruction, 4...
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this thread in my inbox. Although it is older, I want to make a statement. During chemotherapy, even though it is illegal in my state. I used a vape pen to use marijuana. I was on aloxi,...
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    To old for nursing school?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to wannabeny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I purposefully waited until I was 28 to begin a Nursing program. I had fun in my 20's. I traveled, cut loose, and gained some experience working and discovering myself. At 28, I realized that I was...
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    Patients wants a back rub

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a resident that is a HIGH fall risk. I noticed that she sleeps extra well, per 3rd shift, if I lotion up her back for 5 minutes. That is all it takes. AND I do an instant skin assessment
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    2015 Current LPN Pay

    VioletKaliLPN replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Charlotte NC, 4yrs experience, I make 20 an hour. Started at
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    Wanting an LPN degree

    VioletKaliLPN replied to fraguada.sm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should consider taking every non nursing class while you are waiting to enter nursing school. This will help you remain busy while you wait, and it will benefit you while in school. There are...
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    Looking for the not so typical LPN job

    VioletKaliLPN replied to SDALPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a medical spa here in NC. I work their weight loss clinic 1 day a week, and 2 saturdays a month. I check vital signs, educate regarding the program, and give injections of Vitamin B-12. The...
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in a similar financial situation. I drive a 2008, bought it brand new Kia RIO I purchased for 8k cash. I am not a huge consumer of luxury items, although my house is paid for, I am 100% debt...
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    Any midwives that got an ADN through Excelsior?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to biggolp's topic in Excelsior College

    Original Poster~ I do not know if this information assists you, but here goes :) My local state university explained to me that they would accept my RN through excelsior as long as I was licensed in...
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    comfort care?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to RN 033's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Perhaps the anti depressants may be a 'no', but I will 2nd the Ativan Intensol. I currently have a comfort care pt on both. All anti depressants were dc'd, other meds, etc, she is doing well with the...
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    define break...lol

    VioletKaliLPN replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    Definition of break for *me* : Go and clock out, grab a drink and my protein bar, sit down and chart....and I end up grabbing PRN's, run to catch the resident who believes he can walk, thank goodness...
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    How did you become a LPN?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to HeatherMax's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to a community college and earned a Diploma in Practical Nursing.(LPN) I had all of my pre req's completed prior to application, and the program was 1 full year, or 3 subsequent semesters. The...
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    No test reviews in my program... Anyone else ?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Angela0120's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We never reviewed tests, you got to view your grade and that was it. You could make a PRIVATE appointment to see the director and go over test questions in person,
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    Hospice Care

    VioletKaliLPN replied to 280090's topic in General Nursing

    For *me* there is no line. If my hospice patient requires morphine q hour, then I will gladly give it. Yes, it decreases resps, however, my patient's comfort is KEY. Comfort measures may hasten death,...
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    New nurse job market in North Carolina??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    NO. Here in NC there has never been a demand for "new Nurses". Everyone wants experienced Nurses to aply for jobs. You will likely take a job in your less preferred setting, and it may take months to...
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    Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    VioletKaliLPN replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I enjoy LTC. My residents, I love them to pieces. Their family members often leave something to be desired...but I just nod and
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    Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    You know what is weird though, sometimes family members ask that an ambulance NOT be used. I swear, I love my job, but the whackadoo family members really grate on my nerves! Then we had one family...
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    Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    I just wanted to mention, as a LTC Nurse, that I seriously have family members who insist on us sending their loved one out. An uncomplicated fall, maybe a resident rolled out of the bed placed to the...
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    Certified Medical Assistant

    VioletKaliLPN replied to MVitiello's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A CMA is not a Nurse. If you want to be a Nurse, take your pre req's, study hard for those placement/entrance tests, and go for what you truly desire. A CMA has a place within healthcare, however, if...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    VioletKaliLPN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love being a Nurse. I also love to let off a little steam and complain, or read 'vent' threads and live vicariously through them. When I discuss family member 'issues' with my husband, he just...