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  1. A nurse that needs agnger management

    favthing replied to BPayne16's topic in General Nursing

    I think that any person who wants to work with the public, especially those in health care, needs to consider their personal tendencies that are going to affect others. Nursing already is set up with...

  2. ADIOS ANESTHESIA

    favthing replied to Spode's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    From this post, answers about why not in CRNA school pretty

  3. Working in a nasty nursing home

    favthing replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can learn a lot from seeing the "negative". Just be certain to remember who you are, and keep your values intact. It's amazing the power of one positive person, too. Whatever you do, show by...

  4. Do you correct your professor?

    favthing replied to RN9742's topic in General Students

    The problem is, it's the same couple of students who are quick to correct. A lot of times THEY are wrong. Sometimes not, but usually everyone else knows the professor slipped a wrong word or...

  5. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    favthing replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    We recently got an email from our nursing dean that a local hospital (huge system in our community) will not hire smokers as of a given date (I think Jan). No need even apply. I really feel for...

  6. Sleeping on the job

    favthing replied to mairose15's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it's a pretty close-knit community, to say the least. I started working as an aide, and now am a nurse. At any given time, there's an aide who will not speak to me. I have made the...

  7. Punched in face, kicked by resident

    favthing replied to favthing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for the thoughtful replies! I see this is a problem that is only getting bigger! As for dementia issues, in particular Alzheimer's disease, I have a passion for geriatrics partly due to...

  8. Punched in face, kicked by resident

    favthing replied to favthing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh no! You were pregnant, and hit by a patient! How awful! The thing is, we do need to be honest, and go to management as you did. We are nurses, but just as the doctor in my case would not take...

  9. Punched in face, kicked by resident

    favthing replied to favthing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, not injured. It was just an awful feeling, more like being violated I suppose. Also, in danger and there with, excuse the simplicity, a "crazy"

  10. I'm thinking about dropping out of nursing school...?

    favthing replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    You will find it difficult to get a job or move forward in nursing if you graduate from a non-accredited school. I would focus on accounting, take pre-BSN courses, and then if you want to continue...

  11. Just Need To Vent

    favthing replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in General Nursing

    With all the outside stressors like you experienced, and then to have that added stressor of a nurse who's your co-worker and should understand is just over the top! You'd think nurses would support...

  12. Will I find work if I quit for 1-2 years?

    favthing replied to gotlib's topic in General Nursing

    In the current economy the responsible thing to do would be for one of you to try to invest in financial security for your family. As for two years ahead, we are all hopeful that jobs will be more...

  13. Are there any LPNs that find 40 person med pass workable?

    favthing replied to momwithlicense's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have almost 40 residents to pass meds on day shift, but there are more like 60 residents that I respond to prn. At my assisted living, there are so many interruptions like phone calls, outside...

  14. Job Interview coming up!

    favthing replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember how hard you've worked to get where you are, and give yourself credit for all you know! From there, realize that you DESERVE this, that you deserve to let yourself be seen in a good...

  15. Interview for LPN job at hospital! What do I expect??

    favthing replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it's great to hear of a LPN getting an interview at a hospital! In my area, hospitals are not hiring LPNs. While I was doing clinicals at one of the hospitals, there was a LPN who was...

  16. To everyone deciding on a school and working though those pre-reqs...

    favthing replied to midido80's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Really do your research on Davenport! Make sure that the school you attend is accredited and that the courses you pay for will be recognized at other institutions. While it may feel right now like...

  17. About to start Nursing School and having doubts

    favthing replied to wishywashy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For those who are commenting about the negativity of this thread, if you look at those who are providing imformation about the REALITY of nursing opportunities, they are experienced or have...

  18. One more clinical! - Thank You!

    favthing replied to Mukfay's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I just had my last clinical today! I'm also grateful for the support from nurses and nursing students who post on this site! Thank you for starting this thread, as I also want to...

  19. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

    favthing replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in Assisted Living with about 40 residents to pass meds on. We don't have med techs, and the RCAs call for any problems they might have. We deal with treatments, pharmacy, labs, outside...

  20. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    favthing replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MI, Assisted Living:

  21. Second Bachelors degree???

    favthing replied to neva2late's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA schools are just as-if not MORE-competitive than medical school. Not to mention many second-degree BSN (and regular BSN programs) require a GPA of the same caliber. I think that you'd be wise in...

  22. Davenport vs. Schoolcraft

    favthing replied to midido80's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I would check to see that Davenport is accredited. Also the pass rate for NCLEX. As well, look at the difference in tuition. For the LPN, see that your classes would transfer (like anatomy that you...

  23. Frustration with "Assisted Living"

    favthing replied to Leda1st's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work as a nurse in Assisted Living. The owner is a RN who hires only nurses to administer meds (even though the state of MI allows for med techs). Assisted Living facilities are highly individual...

  24. Economy/ Nursing Students

    favthing replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The media is still fueling the idea that nurses are in demand. While some nurses (most likely those with experience) are in demand, it doesn't take much research to get an idea of the state of health...

  25. dayshifters please please please...

    favthing replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    I work day shift and wouldn't think of calling midnight staff during the day! I've waited until 1400 or later to call midnight staff having had a question. If there were something drastic going on,...