MedChica

MedChica

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  1. JOBS in Florida

    MedChica replied to BeachBliss114's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First, a little complaining: Nursing in Fl sucks. This state attempts to lowball nurses and I didnt go to school to be a med aide. It's completely inefficient. I dont care anything about...

  2. Valedictorian caught cheating

    MedChica replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep. She and others should meet up at a restaurant on grad/pin night and have fun. That's a better way to get your point across than the whole class showing it's a-- in protest. Ha Ha In light of...

  3. Valedictorian caught cheating

    MedChica replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How is she still valedictorian? Wouldnt that bring her entire gpa into question? Surprised thay she didnt get thrown out? Class ahead of mine, there was a chwating scandal. They kicked half of the...

  4. 2015 Current LPN Pay

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

    -- SNF Rehab dble w/end. $19/hr . $2 shift diff. -- Urgent Care Clinic Floater. $17/hr The urgent care pay isnt surprising. I dont mind because im learning a valuable skillset thats going to make...

  5. Is this appropriate behaviour when placing a condom catheter?

    MedChica replied to canned_bread's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You don't have to get anything erect to put a condom cath on. Even if it is small and flaccid. You've just got to have deft fingers: 1. Grap it, pull it up and grip it. 2. Pull the skin down while...

  6. Leadership question

    MedChica replied to Butt3rfly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN/PNs are 'charge' nurses. (RNs are 'supervisors'.) -- You've got to know how to manage or effectively lead the CNAs. Dont be a pushover but dont be a *****, either. Be fair. There will be aide...

  7. "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    MedChica replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. Now, I don't work in an ICU but if other coworkers give me a heads up about a 'problem visitor', it always works in my favor when I approach them, opening the door to answer/rectify their...

  8. Is it a good idea to get an EMT while doing pre-reqs for nursing?

    MedChica replied to Zef7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was an aide but I should have obtained my EMT. It was more in line with what I want to

  9. "I don't want to die"

    MedChica replied to anh06005's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have nothing to add but don't feel alone. That would kind of freak me out a bit, too. Mine were either 'going down' or were found unconscious. Never dealt with a pt who was alert and actively...

  10. What is the freaking deal with OB?

    MedChica replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    I have no idea. I wasn't picky but I developed the impression that I should be doing critical care to fast-track my career. I couldn't handle OB, though. When I did rotation, we had babies crying...

  11. How do you store your stethoscope?

    MedChica replied to BAMcDan's topic in General Students

    Uh...my nurse bag? I put them in there when I leave and don't look at them again until I go back to work. One is a master cardiology Littman; the other is the electronic stethoscope. I babied them...

  12. What is your nursing "joy?"

    MedChica replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    The 6th and final time my coworker (on the Go Home Countdown) says, "It's almost time." ...and it actually is. When my favorite nurse/aide coworkers are working! When we initiate chest compressions...

  13. Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

    MedChica replied to mathboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Intimidated by the nurse in what way? I'm rarely rude, even to family members. Just...abrupt because I'm generally very busy at work and I don't even work in a hospital. Just rehab. Yet, I...

  14. Nurses have an Attitude Problem

    MedChica replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought this was a troll thread until I saw his/her other post. This is just more of the same. The thread should be titled, SunriseDay & the Continued "Cry for Help"...PART DEUX! How is it...

  15. How to deal with an aggressive dementia patient

    MedChica replied to Emily456's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't see how you'd be doing this alone. You're not in that facility all by yourself. When the facility alarms go off, everyone (CNA, Nurse, Housekeeping, Maintenance, etc...)should be making a...

  16. Calling all NYC Tristate LPN's

    MedChica replied to SEXYSASH69's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow. You'd do very well with even an $18-23/hr job in much of the south. I mean, Texas does the med aide thing so it's not like you'd have to work in a facility popping meds for 30-40 if you didn't...

  17. nursing school dismissal and nclex

    MedChica replied to cindy_rn456's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    'Plenty of nursing students have cheated'...says who? I'm not trying to play 'holier than thou' (despite the fact that I've never cheated in school and my nursing school grades were a direct...

  18. Did I fail the NCLEX 265

    MedChica replied to Flo4Prez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's possible that you still passed. NCLEX does that. Some testers are just given every question. I used to work with a girl who passed but rec'vd the 'entire' test, too. When she walked out of the...

  19. How many graduates were in your graduating class?

    MedChica replied to micheleC's topic in General Nursing

    LPN, here. I had between 38- 42 and graduated with 15-20. 2 were wash-backs. We lost a great deal of our class in Med Surg/Pharm. EDIT: The bridge program that I'm looking into has a 67% retention...

  20. New Grad RN can't find a job

    MedChica replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you going to these facilities? Just because you're throwing out 200 apps a day doesn't mean that your job hunting efficiently. A great deal of LTC/SNF/Rehab, etc...places still do spot...

  21. FLAME ON!

    MedChica replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I hate those threads! ... because the post is always anti-climactic! It's always nonsense or a trifling non-issue. Like, "HELP ME..." >>click thread-link "Please, help me! I have a...

  22. Call offs/Staff turnover

    MedChica replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in General Nursing

    Fire the unhappy people! (laugh) Just playing. I don't really know. (if management isn't the problem), Why not get out of the office and WORK the floor for a day? Pay attention to what's going on,...

  23. Lvn going back to get my bsn. Afraid to lose my job due to crazy school schedule ughhhhhhh

    MedChica replied to Nursin&rockin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you're not using tuition assistance from your employer, just get another job. ...and, you're in luck, 'cause you don't even like your job! (laugh) So, resigning should be a great deal easier....

  24. Career Change

    MedChica replied to Usmcwife925's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RN - A registered nurse. They can have a diploma or 2 to 4 year degree and beyond. RN ADN - RN with 2 year degree, usually community college. RN, ADN BSN - RN with 4 year degree, usually university...

  25. Wear gloves during assessment?

    MedChica replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

    I do. ...'specially, if it's a new admit. I mean - you're touching their face, limbs, abd, etc... Palpating for a pulse. (briefly) looking at their mouth/gums and whatnot. Handling their feet and...