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  1. Never placed an IV!!!!!

    LTV950rn replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    There are many things that make a good nurse and while starting IVs is an excellent skill, skills are not all that go into being a good nurse. I precept and can teach a skill to anyone- what I cannot...

  2. Do you have to bring your own glove supply to work?

    LTV950rn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    My agency supplies gloves, hand sanitizer, masks, and even in some cases, toilet paper and paper towel! Our families are expected to supply hand soap though and all families are made aware of that. I...

  3. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    LTV950rn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    " I meant simply what I said: this is not a profession. It just isn't. It isn't realistic to assert that a job where the minimum barrier to be called a nurse is an LPN training program that you finish...

  4. ALL nights or day/night MIX shift to pick? HELP! need to reply to recruiter!

    LTV950rn replied to froggy8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do this now in my job. If you have a choice, I would recommend straight nights to keep some sort of consistent schedule. I'm tired often and my poor body gets

  5. Pediatric Job Opportunities

    LTV950rn replied to pedsnurse112's topic in General Nursing

    Ever thought of pediatric private duty? That's my area and I love it. Otherwise, maybe peds

  6. low pressure alarm if trach comes out?

    LTV950rn replied to nursedelia's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the low min volume alarm for this, probably because the trach may not totally come out. With the distinct sounds this vent has, you'd probably hear something amiss before it would low...

  7. Why are students going into LPN programs?

    LTV950rn replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    As LPN turned RN, I can totally relate to this! (similar situation for me). Thanks for posting this! We are all

  8. lpn's wanted for non traditional nursing facilities

    LTV950rn replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Students

    You could also go for your RN, get paid more, and NOT work in a hospital. Depending on your area, it can be hard to find hospital jobs anyway. You can work in a clinic as an RN, maybe do same-day...

  9. Why are students going into LPN programs?

    LTV950rn replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    I am just wondering, if this doesn't affect you, why are you posting about

  10. Charting Critique?

    LTV950rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Alright, first time starting a thread. Here's the deal. Without giving too many details, I do extended care nursing and do a good deal of training new nurses. Myself and a few other nurses do the...

  11. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    LTV950rn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Pardon me, I hit reply too soon. I'm thinking the instructor who gave you advice to be more diplomatic was right on. I'm still really bothered by your statement about "stupid people," especially...

  12. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    LTV950rn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You didn't stay at any of those jobs long enough to learn anything, much less judge if they were boring or not. The nursing community is small and it will catch up with you eventually, along with the...

  13. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    LTV950rn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anyone else notice the tone of superiority (low tolerance for stupid people), etc, here? I am also concerned with all that job hopping in a matter of months. I really think you need to stick with...

  14. Personal life is taking a hit

    LTV950rn replied to Jamuhh's topic in General Students

    The entire weekend with him? Wow, I wouldve lost my mind not doing any homework on a weekend! I have to say, his behavior is not a good sign. He sounds insecure and selfish. No matter what, don't...

  15. Why your school pushes Kaplan and do you need it for NCLEX?

    LTV950rn replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    I was the same way before I graduated last year. I think a review like that works for some, but I knew I didn't need it. Just studied my nclex review books and passed first try. I would have a...

  16. Leaving!!!

    LTV950rn replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, as a preceptor myself, I'm just happy if I have a A. good orientee and B. get a verbal thank you. I would never expect more and would feel uncomfortable with getting a gift like

  17. I keep burning bridges... I really want to stop

    LTV950rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more. I do this line of work and it is painfully obvious to me and the poor family if you dislike this line of work. These kids and their families have enough to deal with without...

  18. tough choice - school vs work

    LTV950rn replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

    They knew what they were doing when they offered you a job. I agree with the other posters-if they can't honor their promise now, who knows what they would pull later on down the

  19. Unsatisfied Mom

    LTV950rn replied to Akeos's topic in Home Health

    I wish all parents could be like

  20. Unsatisfied Mom

    LTV950rn replied to Akeos's topic in Home Health

    I would get out of this ASAP. It is never good to be put on a pedestal like that. Things will hit the fan. At some point, your agency needs to remind this parent that they can request all they want...

  21. Any St Kates nursing student want to give me the heads up on what to expect.

    LTV950rn replied to Jeannai's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. I'm great at math and was able to test out of this but I can't emphasize how surprised I was with how many people struggled with dosage calculations. Even after they took the class and...

  22. Any St Kates nursing student want to give me the heads up on what to expect.

    LTV950rn replied to Jeannai's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. I'm great at math and was able to test out of this but I can't emphasize how surprised I was with how many people struggled with dosage calculations. Even after they took the class and...

  23. question on Vent patient

    LTV950rn replied to EllbellRN's topic in Private Duty

    I haven't heard of being bagged manually specifically to reduce anxiety, but what I have found in private duty is that patients/families find little tricks like these that work for them/help out, even...

  24. Ever have a pediatric client lie on you ?

    LTV950rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    When I have situations like these, I document really well (such as that you are indeed doing all treatments as ordered, etc) and also inform my supervisor of what's going on. However, I happen to...

  25. Ever have a pediatric client lie on you ?

    LTV950rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    Usually this behavior is attention seeking- they have such little control over their lives that they try and gain it elsewhere. I would be interested to know how the parents respond to his...