tbehlow

tbehlow LPN

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  1. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    tbehlow replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with bed side nursing is so stressful. I went from the OR TO BEDSIDE nursing , back to the OR. Every thing you mentioned is the reason why I left. . It can be stressing on any relationship. I...

  2. Theme song to your Nursing career?

    tbehlow replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    "HELP" by the

  3. Trying to find my niche in nursing..

    tbehlow replied to sophie<3's topic in Operating Room

    I am a new new nurse as well.. I have been a surge tech for 10 years, left the OR to purse floor nursing exp. only lasted 6 months, now I'm back to the

  4. Shoe Advice

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

    In my opinion , cheaper doesn't always mean better or most comfortable . When you have a chance to save up , invest in crocks or dansko, they are expensive , but my dansko last abt 2 yrs.. Just a...

  5. New to the operating room!

    tbehlow replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Operating Room

    I have been a scrub tech for many years. Went back to school to receive my LPN , worked on med surg floor for 6 months , hateed it , now I'm back in the OR where I belong... Anyone new to the OR, take...

  6. Wanting to transition to OR/PLEASE reply :(

    tbehlow replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a LPN who worked on a med surg floor for less than a year.. Hated it, and I have no shame about it. I have been a surg tech for many years before that, and now I'm back in the OR, and yes as a...

  7. Feeling overwhelmed as a new LPN

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

    Absolutely !!!! My friend you are not alone.. Working in a LTC facility is very hard, you either have the knack or you don't.. Speaking for myself I only lasted 4 months.. I'm not ashamed to say it...

  8. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    tbehlow replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN who use to wrk med surg floor. I would receive 5-6

  9. Any LPNs working as Surgical Techs?

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

    Your all correct. I am a LPN who fulfills the surg tech role, which is what I love Like I said before , tried floor nursing and it's not for me. I will eventually enroll in a LPN RN bridge program...

  10. Any LPNs working as Surgical Techs?

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

    I'm a LPN who works in the OR. I have worked on the med surg floor as a LPN for on year, hated it. Now I'm back in the OR where I belong.. I worked as a surg tech for many years , the. Went back to...

  11. LPN and OR Tech

    tbehlow replied to AM326's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN, who has workes on the med surg floor, but I was also a surg tech for many years . Wanted to try floor nursing. I hate it . Going back to the OR NEXT WEEK. I feel it's where I want to

  12. Don't Want to be a Floor Nurse

    tbehlow replied to Satori77's topic in Operating Room

    I am a new nurse but I also have been working in the OR , before I was a nurse. I've been a floor nurse for 6 months .. Hate it! Going back to the OR, next week. . Floor nursing is not my

  13. I miss the OR.

    tbehlow replied to MereSanity's topic in Operating Room

    I have been working in the OR as a surg tech for 12 years finally went back to get my nursing degree.. Left the OR to get my experience as a floor nurse.. "Hate it" now I'm going back to the OR .....

  14. Help! Decisions in MI, Lpn first or RN?

    tbehlow replied to famof5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in MI AS WELL, and I'm am aLPN.. I entered the LPN program through Davenport .. I have no regrets . I work for a local hospital, on the med surg floor.. Yes they make more, but I was always...

  15. Let go during orientation, will I ever work again?

    tbehlow replied to ht07401's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's funny, that we are dealing with people's life, and yet too many questions are frowned upon.. Shame.. .. Medical residents are w courted to ask, confirm with others as well as do thief...

  16. Burned out already

    tbehlow replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who feels this way .. I'm a surgical tech for 10 years but always thought that I wanted to get into nursing. I have only been a floor nurse for one year and I...

  17. I just passed my nclex!!!

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

    Congrats and welcome to the world of

  18. New job , feeling overwhemed, need some support

    tbehlow posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all, just started a new position on a med surg floor, two months ago, and it's my first nursing job. I know I need to give my self some time, , but when when the feeling of being overwhelmed...

  19. New job , feeling overwhemed, need some support

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

    Ladiebug Awesome post and thank you so much for your advice..like I said in previous posts , I know I'm too hard on my self, and have to given self more

  20. Is it worth it?

    tbehlow replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the other posts, it depends on where u live.. It's too had your program doesn't count toward the bridge program.. I love my role as a LPN . I work at a hospital on the med surg floor....

  21. New job , feeling overwhemed, need some support

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

    Thank you to all who replied.. It makes me feel better knowing that I'm not alone with how I'm feeling.. I have been taking it it one step at a time and one day at a

  22. Theme song to your Nursing career?

    tbehlow replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Whitney Houston .. Step by

  23. What is your current LPN salary

    tbehlow replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Michigan .. LTC facilities in metro- Detroit area , and the sub-burbs pay LPN

  24. New job , feeling overwhemed, need some support

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

    Froggy8 Thank you for understanding , I appreciate that.. I don't know how you feel, but I'm feel so unsure of myself most of the time, and I always ask my RN for help, I feel nursing school did...

  25. How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

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

    I enjoy my position as an Lpn .. I'm still fairly new at this position.. I think about going back to school, but I just can't afford it , right