pinkfluffybunny

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1. How has being (becoming) a lpn changed your life?

   pinkfluffybunny replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I lived in Section 8 housing, which was income based. It was the best feeling in the world when they told me that I made to much to renew my

2. Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

   pinkfluffybunny replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   1) Anyone who remembers nursing school knows that there are such things as stupid questions. That is just how life is. If you come on this board, and say something like: I am going to take my NCLEX...

3. Nursing job with the least interaction

   pinkfluffybunny replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I had suggested that also. If fact I was thinking that myself. I mostly like what I do but part of me wonders if I should start trying to plot a course towards something else. I so peds home health...

4. Working with Families that dont control their kids

   pinkfluffybunny replied to Shimmer580's topic in Home Health

   If the patient has their own room, explain to the parent through the interpreter that the sibling may no longer be around the patient while she is in your care. Legally you can not be responsible for...

5. Nursing job with the least interaction

   pinkfluffybunny posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have had this discusssion with a friend of mine several times. She is incredibely burned out after only a few years of nursing. The constant crazy demands made by families, patients, supervisors,...

6. Why is there so much rudeness?

   pinkfluffybunny replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

   There have been a few times when I have been very matter of fact. Honestly some people post/start some ridiculous threads and I guess I like to feed the trolls. I have to say that I think I censor...

7. Nursing listed as 4th on a list of fun jobs.

   pinkfluffybunny replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Someone posted a link to the story on their facebook. But since I am using my phone I didn't feel like typing out what utter BS it is. I am going to when I get home along with the link to this...

8. HIPPO Violations

   pinkfluffybunny replied to Bortaz's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   No citizens aren't eligible for Medicaid/Medicare,

9. I'm a nurse...for animals?

   pinkfluffybunny replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

   I am with the I could care less group, I have enough going on in my life that bugs the pee out of

10. Pts paying for night nursery care??

    pinkfluffybunny replied to mombabyRN96's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After 14 hours of labor and pain medication, which before this the only pain reliever I had ever had was a tylenol, I couldn't imagine caring for the baby

11. The War On Fat

    pinkfluffybunny replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    Having empathy does not mean ignoring the obvious. Over indulging in drugs, alcohol, unsafe sex, food..... Can effect our overall health. A persons weight can determine the ability to care for a...

12. Got a D.....:(

    pinkfluffybunny replied to NvRGvUp's topic in Excelsior College

    I also suggest not buying the books from B and N. Go sit in the coffee shop and use them for free. Do all the books not just Saunders. I always thought that one was to

13. 100k salary?

    pinkfluffybunny replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    Basically if you made 30 dollars an hour and worked 40 hours plus 25 hours overtime at time and a half you would. But you would have a nervous breakdown more than

14. How much of a raise did you get this year?

    pinkfluffybunny replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I got a 1.50 raise which doesnt happen a lot in home health care. I think it was due more to my willingness to work wherever and whenever. I happen to love the company I work for and they have been...

15. Why are some people so successful while other's are failing

    pinkfluffybunny replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    For most I think the most sucessful came from wealth. No matter the work ethic it is harder to fight your way to the top then to already start at the top. For us regular people, if success is...