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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 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,...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  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. How long to complete EC LVN to RN?

    pinkfluffybunny posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I am just starting today. Today was my last day of LVN school so I'm almost to the end of that road. I already have the outlines for the Health and Safety so I can start looking at that, and I still...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    pinkfluffybunny replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Your kid forgets to flush and you assess their

  18. Dealing with co workers. what would you do?

    pinkfluffybunny posted a topic in Home Health

    Situation: Received pt from parents, noted bruise on forehead. Moc explained what happened. I did my assessment and documented, no neurological changes. Hours later on coming nurse, I give report...

  19. Same patient's over and over again

    pinkfluffybunny replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Didnt read all the posts but thought I would add that one of the problems with healthcare is having to use the ED as a primary care physician due to lack of

  20. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    pinkfluffybunny replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    To be honest there were several hook ups in nursing school. 1 guy for 20+ girls. Spending 40+ hours together combined with the fact that usually only other nurses it nursing students understand...

  21. Student loan taking forever to pay off...

    pinkfluffybunny replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sometimes I feel like I sold my soul to try to make a better life for myself and my daughter but I have to work more and harder than I ever had to before. With nothing to show for it but debt. I will...

  22. generic areas of improvement for evaluations

    pinkfluffybunny posted a topic in General Nursing

    My supervisor did my evaluation today and wants me to come up with three areas of improvement with a plan/action for each. I have one: continue education, which I am doing. I am drawing a blank on...

  23. How long to complete EC LVN to RN?

    pinkfluffybunny replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Excelsior College

    It has been a year. Life got in the way so I didn't take my first test until November. Paying for ls3 next week, then ls2 in two weeks. Want fro be CPNE ready by

  24. Straighterline Sociology

    pinkfluffybunny replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Excelsior College

    Let me add that sociology is the only class I ever dropped to to pure annoyance. I just thought it was really

  25. Straighterline Sociology

    pinkfluffybunny replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Excelsior College

    Can you clep Human Growth and