PaddyCake

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1. Question about drawing blood on an inpatient

   PaddyCake posted a topic in General Nursing

   A friend of mine recently spent 2 days in the hospital after having chest pain. She stated when the nurses drew blood they tore a piece of tape, put gauze on the tape, and stuck the tape to their pant...

2. RN and Autism Mom

   PaddyCake replied to lovetp4ever2002's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I agree with Tiroka03....even with the kids on the more severe end, working to help make them as functional as possible as far as daily living skills is so important for them as they become older and...

3. RN and Autism Mom

   PaddyCake replied to lovetp4ever2002's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I would be interested in knowing more about the testosterone connetion and autism. Is there any suggestion that high testosterone levels have anything to do with self injurious behaviors? My son is...

4. Obnoxious classmate

   PaddyCake replied to Dluv's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   A quick "okay, thanks" and a smile would suffice, then get on with your day and don't take it personally. Your going to be dealing with many different personality types out there, just learn not to...

5. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

   PaddyCake replied to dmy222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I will be starting January 2011 at York County School of Technology in

6. Covering tattoos for clinicals?

   PaddyCake replied to chinacatSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   This has worked for me in the past for a tattoo on my leg that I once needed to cover:

7. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

   PaddyCake replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am going to hope that this is a case of a few bad apples spoil the bunch type of thinking. I am a medical transcriptionist and have noticed lots of the same attitudes with the women I work with. I...

8. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

   PaddyCake replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am still hoping that there is one RN out there who will come forward and say...yep, that is how we roll on my floor. I know you are out there somewhere. The fact that no one has posted this tells me...

9. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

   PaddyCake replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

   This is the exact reason I have decided to bag nursing school. The attitude is driven by the clique system developed in high school. I can't imagine surrounding myself with this nonsense on a daily...

10. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    PaddyCake replied to PaddyCake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My entire family lives in Western Pa and there is a huge elderly population out that way. I still live in Pa and it is the same here as far as LPNs and what jobs you will be hired for. Have you...

11. PSB Pre-Entrance Exam LPN

    PaddyCake replied to Moohead's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I bought a copy of the PSB Practical Nursing Exam Secrets from Mometrix, downloaded it online. If you want any specifics feel free to email me at

12. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    PaddyCake replied to PaddyCake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am seeing lots of attitude towards LPNs, not only from RNs, but also from the LPNs themselves. It's making me reconsider. I don't want to surround myself with a bunch negativity from RNs who think...

13. lpn programs that begin in dec/jan? (NY/NJ/PA)

    PaddyCake replied to mischief08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    York County School of Technology starts in January and July. Cost is, I believe, about $13K, but don't quote me because I cannot find the exact number. I start in January. Feel free to contact me for...

14. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    PaddyCake replied to PaddyCake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks! That was much more helpful. I am actually probably one of the few who enjoys working with the elderly and disabled, so this might be something I might be able to look forward

15. What is a typical day like for an LPN?

    PaddyCake replied to PaddyCake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is much faster to become an RN when you are already an LPN where I am located. There were 2 schools of thought on going straight for RN versus LPN. I could sit in school for probably about 2 years...