qwertyf

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1. K-DUR

   qwertyf posted a topic in Patient Medications

   This is a patient question with me as the patient. I was in the ER today for dehydration, found my K+ to be 3.3 so I was given 2 K-Dur. I can't swallow pills and the nurse said I could cut them in...

2. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Chybabe, I know that the company I work for is not hiring anymore. I don't know of any that are. Maybe you could call plasma centers directly and let them know of your experience and interest in...

3. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi there. I am still in the process of cross-training for all the other positions first and then in a month or so I'll be training for the actual position I was hired for. So far it's ok. I don't...

4. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I make $25/hr where I work. Actually it's $23 now but will increase after certification. I don't necessarily think you went too high but what was up with her? Couldn't she just cut to the chase and...

5. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

   qwertyf replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Just read your post now so your interview has come and gone already. Your question about training: plasma centers are regulated by the FDA so you will receive very in depth training by the company...

6. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   qwertyf replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm an LPN in the northwest burbs of Chicago. Out of school I landed a job in a busy urology office making $18/hr w/ benefits. The deductible was $2,000(!) though. I have been interviewing the past...

7. Nurses that work in CLINICS!!!

   qwertyf replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   Do you like where you work? Yes What are your hours? 7:30-4:00 or 8-4:30, worked overtime too How is the pay? 18.00/hr What kind of clinic do you work in? Urology How many holidays do you have off?...

8. Would you suggest nursing as a career to someone considering it?

   qwertyf replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

   N-O, wouldn't recommend it. If I could do it over again I'd go into PT or OT. Although nowadays you need a Master's or a PhD for either of those. Ran into some OT's w/ 20+ years behind their belt....

9. Nursing License Renewal question...

   qwertyf replied to qwertyf's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for that link, I checked and my state does not require continuing education hours or any other requirements for renewal. Thanks

10. Nursing License Renewal question...

    qwertyf posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been an unemployed LPN for nearly 3 years. I have continued to renew my nursing license though because I am still looking for a nursing job. During an interview today I was asked if I needed to...

11. Ortho office?

    qwertyf replied to netglow's topic in Orthopedic

    So did your friend get a call back for an interview? I am almost positive this is the same job I interviewed for a few weeks back. It was a great position, the hiring manager seemed excited to...

12. LPN at Urological Center

    qwertyf replied to Amber Lynn's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a urology LPN at an office in IL. I was offered $18/hr, I was right out of nursing school with no

13. ACLS Classes In or Near Chicago?

    qwertyf replied to loryces's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I live in the burbs. I called the fire department of my home town as well as surrounding towns. Compared to hospitals who offer the course ($80 or so) or other primary CPR organizations ($200 !), CPR...