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  1. NEW LPN

    laughing weasel replied to exit96's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did home health right out of school because I was brave and dumb. DO NOT DO IT!!!!!! I am lucky that I did not lose licence or hurt a patient. I would suggest hospital (try the VA the patients are...

  2. What are you supposed to feel?

    laughing weasel replied to allinGod's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was sure I failed up to last question fear got worse because question difficulty kept changing and I knew that was bad thing. Difficulty resets with new areas so meh. One of the scariest test I...

  3. What would you say?...

    laughing weasel replied to RN0820's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but my work only gets to do this once then they only get the answering machine from then on. I would not answer the phone and state that your school/professor insist on cell phones off. You...

  4. Hate nursing school, hate bedside, will I like public health better?

    laughing weasel replied to SaraFL's topic in Public, Community Health

    If you do not like the anxiety you will fry the first time you lose a patient or something does go horribly wrong. It will get easier but no matter how good you get some patients will not make it....

  5. Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    laughing weasel replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    If she gets away with this she will endanger other patients next time get another job and report this person to the board. If nothing else so that there will be a record the next time she kills/hurts...

  6. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    laughing weasel replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am opinionated. I lean right and left on the issues and have been called both a fasist and a communist by the same

  7. Facebook

    laughing weasel replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    Ne er mention work and make a second page for real friends. Mispell your name for second page. It gives you the best of both worlds people can find you but you can avoid them. Some of my friends...

  8. Do you regret being a nurse

    laughing weasel replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    My little sister talked me into going in to nursing and I thank her every day. I have loved almost every minute of it. This has got to be the best job ever in my

  9. I don't want to give up, but....

    laughing weasel replied to whatwasithinkinglol's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The best workers at any job are sometimes the ones you regret hiring at first. They can take a bit to get on their feet but can make up for it later by being out freaking standing. Then there are...

  10. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    laughing weasel replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    I would have sworn at him to. My family is renowned for the crud we survive self-inflicted or not. He should not expect warm fuzzies after a diagnosis like

  11. Two interviews, looking for tips!

    laughing weasel replied to LMFRN's topic in Pediatric

    Tell them that you have a dog and it is house trained. When they look at you like what does that have to do with anything. Respond that if you can train an animal you are up to the challenge of...

  12. Would you report this?

    laughing weasel replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    If she was sick she would stay home right? If she can not physically preform her job then she needs to transfer or take the time off. There are no do overs in nursing and no oops I am so sorry...

  13. Group one -black list for nurses in dallas

    laughing weasel replied to nitenurselorraine's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am very curious. A friend of mine might have been affected by this list. How do you find out if your name is on it? (mine is not. I work at one job forever at a

  14. Need advice! Working 3rd shift

    laughing weasel replied to Kelly9405's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I keep my schedule the same. If you do decide to flip schedule back and forth. I agree that a two hour nap before work tricks your body into thinking you have kept normal

  15. Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    laughing weasel replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Keep the faith life will punish her enough. It is her child that I feel sorry

  16. Government Investigation of Amedisys

    laughing weasel replied to sweetsugar's topic in Home Health

    I am in home health. There is no provision in reimbursement for OT. yet the patients need coverage so there has to be some flexibility in the system. A lot of money is saved by having patients...

  17. Syringes that fit Mic-Key button g-tube

    laughing weasel replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty

    Baxa - Home Baxa is the bomb for syringes. If they made shoes I would wear

  18. i failed =(

    laughing weasel replied to narstobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It really stinks that you have to retake the test. Study from 2-3 books if you can and remember that it will be worth the struggle. good

  19. Is it a HIPPA violation?

    laughing weasel replied to DixieNurse2244's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If something is spoken in front of one person that you work with then it is slander I believe. Things like this do not change until some one gets mad enough to make a big stink in the exacting manner...

  20. Should I stay or should I go?

    laughing weasel replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Nursing

    Get another job and go, in that order. These days your employers will certainly feel no loyalty or obligation to you find a place where your skills and dedication make a difference. Vote with your...

  21. Unsafe student in clinical

    laughing weasel replied to maridion1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If the nurse does not know what the meds are for then how can they assess for reactions and effect? If you let them by some where down the line some one may die. Teaching common sense and prudence...

  22. Covering tattoos for clinicals?

    laughing weasel replied to chinacatSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All it takes is for one stuck up but head to report seeing the one on your neck for you to be in violation. Make very sure it is covered. I would suck it up and wear band aids. Why aggravate the...

  23. Unable to find job/drop out nursing program?

    laughing weasel replied to cmiller2012's topic in General Students

    Are you a good nurse and hard working? Do you think you are a good person and a good employee? Then you are not begging, you are giving people the opportunity to work with a good nurse and a good...

  24. Need advice for night shift

    laughing weasel replied to TinaL29's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like to take a nap right before I go to work for two hours. It helps to reset your bio clock if you see sunset and sunrise or the sun in the appropriate horizon. Keep moving sitting down is your...

  25. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    laughing weasel replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    Did I am an ex-army guy. Only you can decide but I like the wig idea if it is