tbehlow

tbehlow LPN

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  1. New Grad in Cali just saying hello!

    tbehlow replied to lvn272's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on passing your boards.. What a great feeling... Keep plugging away at the job market, and do what works for you to get that job.. Yea jobs are scarce, but everything happens when it suppose...

  2. Things to watch out for! Advice needed.

    tbehlow replied to nikkole318's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a new nurse.. thank you so much for posting your sheets. I will be starting my new job in a couple of weeks on the orthopedic floor. I am nervous and excited at the same time. The sheets...

  3. Just took PN nclex

    tbehlow replied to sadletan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats !!! Good

  4. Best and Least Cases?

    tbehlow replied to It Takes Heart's topic in Operating Room

    Love ortho, it's always moving, at a good pace, hate vascular

  5. What is going on in this OR?

    tbehlow replied to fracturenurse's topic in Operating Room

    If I were you , I wld find something else.. They obviously don't know standard precautions , sterile technique , or anytime of OR

  6. Can I get fired from signing the MARS a night before my next shift

    tbehlow replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry , stupid fingers, anyway, if your DON wanted to fire you, she would at that moment.. It sounds as if your DON, is willing to give you a second chance and move forward... You know what you did,...

  7. Can I get fired from signing the MARS a night before my next shift

    tbehlow replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Since your DON PUT YPU ON TREATMENTS,

  8. Can I get fired from signing the MARS a night before my next shift

    tbehlow replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree .. Take this as a lesson learned and move on.. This too shall pass.. I know what you mean by working back to back shifts., and I'm sure you meant no harm, but always remember take no short...

  9. 5 months snd still haven't takin boards

    tbehlow replied to Nikki0727's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied the Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN book. , I answered the questions in the book and the CD.. It was great ! The area that I needed most help, I then pulled out my nursing...

  10. Fired..Confused..Upset

    tbehlow replied to bigdreams08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds as if u were thrown under the bus .. Did i document that u told the other nurse abt the MAR needing clarification .. If so , u have proof she shld she shd he held accountable .. If your...

  11. LVN Certifications

    tbehlow replied to DeVonna32RN-BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What do you think about NAPNES CERTIFICATION? Is it worth it? Good idea? Any input would be appreciated

  12. Just let me be...

    tbehlow replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wld cherry : well said! And that is how u feel, I didn't think u were complaining.. We all need to vent, we all need to be there for each other .. No judgment , just someone to

  13. March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    tbehlow replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    What do your mean? I am

  14. For all you LPN/LVN's out there, was it hard to find a job after graduation?

    tbehlow replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would for sure keep your job, until u find a LPN position.. Good luck with the NCLEX

  15. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    tbehlow replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would of explained to the family that it is required to have alarms , for residents who are risk for falls.. I'd they still refused I would of documented in detail , how it was explained and the...

  16. LPN to.......CNA?!

    tbehlow replied to Keep_Calm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are not a lowly

  17. Will working in a Home Health Agency guarantee you stable P/T or F/T job?

    tbehlow replied to bobonurse2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would for sure hold in to your f/t time, w benefits, I agree with the other posts, home care, is so inconsistent . I work for a home care agency, but I too have another job in my back pocket.. It's...

  18. LPN Student Question

    tbehlow replied to Masiel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a LPN , I work in home care. I live in Michigan , and there are hospitals that do hire LPN .. I just had a interview for LPN position, on a orthopedic floor.. waiting for the call.. Anyway...

  19. LPN to RN online schools

    tbehlow replied to teddybear_972's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks everyone I too was also thinking about getting my RN through college network... Now I have a better understanding of what college network is all about

  20. lpn refresher course

    tbehlow replied to DeniseLPN754's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think getting NAPNES certified is a smart move.. I'm in Michigan , and the hospitals that do hire LPN require NAPNES certification , and some home care agencies as well.. You have nothing to lose...

  21. ltc job stress

    tbehlow replied to snowybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At LTCNS .. Your are absolutely correct, geriatric cars is something special. I loved each of my residents.. But you know as well as I do , there needs to be a much lower nurse - patient ratio to...

  22. Just let me be...

    tbehlow replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand where you are coming from.. It's not that you are shamed or unhappy , it's a defense mechanism bc you know what comes next when you tell someone you are a LPN ... I just smile and say "...

  23. ltc job stress

    tbehlow replied to snowybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I too am a new nurse.. I felt the same way about LTC , and I also felt as if I didn't give my residents , the care they deserved.. I quite within 4 months.. I would come home stressed , and worried...

  24. what did I do wrong?

    tbehlow replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think you did anything wrong .. Managers are always busy with meetings and so forth.. I would call again, you have nothing to

  25. Not sure whether to continue my nursing career... Input?

    tbehlow replied to aloneandforgotten's topic in LPN, LVN Corner