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  1. What would you do?

    j464335 replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    The HH job seems like it would be a reasonable job that would allow you to keep your other part-time position if you desired. If you take the LTC job you will be so tired and stressed out you will not...

  2. What would you do?

    j464335 replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has worked in several LTC facilities, I will tell you my "experience" with them. I have taken jobs at 5 different places and ended up quitting all 5 of them in a matter of months. This...

  3. improper charting vs backstabbing?

    j464335 replied to ferretface's topic in General Nursing

    this is type of situation is becoming too common in our profession! i would go get a pen and paper while everything is still fresh in your mind and start documenting all of it, who worked your shift,...

  4. Do most LTC facilities fire for mistake on orientation?

    j464335 replied to markfish's topic in General Nursing

    No, "MOST" LTC facilities don't fire nurses because they have a hard time getting them to come to work there to begin with...

  5. Can A Nurse Lose Their Nursing License If They Tested Positive For HIV?

    j464335 replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf

  6. New Job 35 miles away

    j464335 replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    I Also drive 35 miles (each way), and since I'm part-time , I do this three times a week only working about 5 hrs each day.. It does suck! I just keep telling myself that I am one of the lucky ones,...

  7. Can A Nurse Lose Their Nursing License If They Tested Positive For HIV?

    j464335 replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    He's a guy. Guys notice women. This guy happens to be a nurse and seems to like to write. :) Sorry if I seem "confused" but I don't know why that matters. A LPN, who has graduated, and is Licensed...

  8. concierge ? Really?

    j464335 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    My Mom Had open heart surgery 11/10...the hospital didn't even have sufficient staff ie,RN,PCA's... I find it ironic that the hospitals have the $ for concierge staff but not sufficient...

  9. Can A Nurse Lose Their Nursing License If They Tested Positive For HIV?

    j464335 replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    This is a prime example of why LPN's are looked down upon.... educational resourses are available, online, bookstores, libraries, etc.. This post is offensive in regards to your hypothetical theory...

  10. Getting hit on at work?

    j464335 replied to ToughLover's topic in General Nursing

    I tried not wearing make-up to work, that failed. Now I detour advances by telling them I have 6 kids Works every

  11. Unprofessional Administration!

    j464335 replied to jerenemarie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would also document the date & time of the phone call and contact a

  12. Returning to bedside after 11 years, advice please

    j464335 replied to njrunner18's topic in General Nursing

    I have also went through the same thing... As a LPN. I took 9 yrs off, raising a family and taking care of sick parents. I got back into the swing of things by taking 60 hrs of CE, re-certifing in...

  13. African Americans as nurses.

    j464335 replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This profession is unique to ALOT of things but THANK THE GOOD LORD race isn't a issue!! Of course you may have some 80 yr old pt with dementia who will say something rude.. but that isn't unique to...

  14. I want to become Male nurse but am under qualified

    j464335 replied to GentlemanNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Try looking into some online options.. If your GPA is under 2.0, your not going to have much luck.. Good Nursing programs are competitive, so that means you compete with other students to get a place...

  15. Jail vs. Ltc

    j464335 replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!! This should be on billboards.... At least forward it to your Senators &

  16. RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    j464335 replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you should save yourself the trouble and go to work at wal-mart. You would have to be out of your mind, crazy as ****, to work as a NURSE for MIN.Wage! I personally would not set foot in a...

  17. Is nursing for me?

    j464335 replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with happyparamedicrn , most of us hate our jobs, the mere thought of clocking in tomorrow literally makes my stomach turn. there is so much stress put on nurses! i've been a nurse for 9...

  18. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    j464335 replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Untill they start drug testing reg. this will always be a problem!! I just started a job in LTC and they didn't even do one when they hired me!! I couldn't believe it!! My first night on the job the...

  19. How do I get around to LIKING changing an ostomy bag?

    j464335 replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    My Grandmother had a ostomy, she hated it! She was so embarrased by it.. She is the person who inspired my to become a nurse. She was so GRATEFUL to the Nurses who helped her, they were kind,...

  20. Question for those who work with a majority of Filipino nurses

    j464335 replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, It sounds likw I would RATHER work with the Filipino Nurses, sounds better than how the American Nurses treat each other,lol

  21. Maybe I'm just old and cynical, but....

    j464335 replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BahHAHA... Everyone who has been a nurse for longer than 6 months knows this funny and

  22. Question! LPN to RN

    j464335 replied to nursewills713's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What is the name of the

  23. Can an LPN/LVN discontinue an IV?

    j464335 replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in MO and yes i have dc'd IV's..I am also IV cert.

  24. Am I capable of passing?

    j464335 replied to lipstu's topic in General Nursing

    You need to make sure you have enough tests left in the semester to maintain a passing gpa... It is possible to pass you nur classes and live through it.. but it is hard!

  25. LPN..Needing Advice on employment

    j464335 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated from Nursing school in 2002, Right outta school I had Bad experiences, I worked at 7 different places in about 1 .5 yrs., which all but two of them I quit and am not eligible for rehire. I...