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    lpn pay in Ltc

    VioletKaliLPN replied to trinawld's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    As a new Nurse I was started with 19$. I make 20 now. I have 1.5 years of experience. I do work in a small town outside of Charlotte,
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    Who actually likes nursing??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    I have not read every post since my last reply. I love LTC, that is what I do, it 'feels' right. Acute hospital Nursing would not be my preferred field, and as a future RN I intend to remain in
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    Who actually likes nursing??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    I like Nursing, I love my job, but I do not tend to like some of the family members so much. I believe a lot of problems come from the outside fodder and peanut gallery getting in our
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    Nasty feet

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    Not nasty to me, very fascinating though. Clinical rotation MED/SURG floor geriatric population. Man with a gangrene right great toe, scheduled for amputation for 2 days later. Until then, we were...
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    Malpractice Insurance

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jonnymiz63's topic in General Nursing

    I love NSO. Inexpensive, good coverage. I would not work without it. It's a personal decision I made, and I do not walk around with a pin or sticker that states "Malpractice insured", nor do I have a...
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    Why do students get asked to do everything?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I was never asked to do anything out of the ordinary for a Nursing student, or anything I felt was degrading, demeaning, or gross. Someone with broken arms did ask me to scratch an itch on the top of...
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    VioletKaliLPN replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a "legal" issue, though. This is the workplace, if someone "in charge", or a designated supervisor, asks you to leave then you leave. This is how every job I have ever worked, Nursing...
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    VioletKaliLPN replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call me crazy, but I do not find the email unprofessional or inappropriate. I am a very direct person, however, and I am not easily offended. This is the fastest, sure fire way to ensure everyone gets...
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    Who applied to Carolinas College of Health Sciences for Fall 2012??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to LoveToLearn12's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have a 3.8 GPA, I made a B in Math. It was not a higher level Math though, just algebra. Well shoot, if there is not a specific cut off then I feel better. I did do fairly well on my ACT, and I...
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    Who applied to Carolinas College of Health Sciences for Fall 2012??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to LoveToLearn12's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Lovetolearn~ If one is accepted for admissions, but performs poorly on the TEAS, will they be dropped from admissions? I am working on my math skills, I HATE math tests, and I would hate to gain...
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    Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    I will say this. Nursing is not just what you can do, the physical skills, but what you know. It is the entire education. Anyone can insert an IV, but do you understand what is happening within the...
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    Who applied to Carolinas College of Health Sciences for Fall 2012??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to LoveToLearn12's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Question. Do you not have to take the TEAS prior to filling out an admissions application? I am considering their LPN-RN bridge program, and was curious about the
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Obama
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    Healthcare Premiums to Rise According to Obama Advisor

    VioletKaliLPN replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "You are sure that premiums would increase just as much or more if the insurance companies did not have to provide benefits that they now are forced to? What are you basing that opinion on?" I just...
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    How did you handle your first patient dying?

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

    My first patient death occurred while I was in the middle of morning med pass. We knew this resident was declining, but she seemed to have a sudden declination which is associated with impending...
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    How to fail clinical

    VioletKaliLPN replied to cnmbfa's topic in General Students

    Those sound very reasonable, they were the exact expectations from my LPN
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    how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Not only stress eating occasionally, BUT we have recently had happy families serve us catered lunch from a local deli. They brought cupcakes for dessert, red velvet, chocolate, etc.. We were given...
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    how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Enough calories for me to enjoy my fro-yo every day, I love the self serve fro-yo places. That is my story and I am sticking to
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    What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear my hair in a ponytail, my scrubs are neatly pressed, but I like wearing makeup. Some would say my choice in make up is too heavy, as I like fake eyelashes d/t the fact that my own are so small...
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    I have a LTC resident with neurosyphilis. He contracted syphilis and was never treated, then the condition progressed to the point where it is
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    Blue Urine

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Carebear77's topic in General Nursing

    One of my LTC residents has dark blue urine. The first time I saw it I thought to myself "WHOA?!" then I thought "OMG, how cool!". I am a nerd like
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    Having a hard time making a decision @LPN school

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

    If you do not enjoy what you do to a certain extent you will become miserable, in my humble experience. I make 21.25 an hour as an LPN in NC, I am a New Grad. I graduated August 2nd 2011... WOW, I...
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    I'm curious...did you have to pay for uniform?

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

    My tuition was about 3.5k for LPN program, malpractice and all fees included. Books were another 800$. We did have to buy our own uniforms and supplies. I went to a community college which was 52$ a...
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    How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to violet_violet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Nurse Mate's support Knee highs! They are amazing, and my feet no longer hurt after walking/running on them for 12+ hours. They also no longer
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    SO mad...and not sure I should be.

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

    Pro choice does not mean "pro choice as long as I agree with the circumstances." It is not black and white, we have to separate ourselves from other individuals choices. This can also include a 102...