AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness

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  1. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    AngelicDarkness replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All this negativity...thank gawd no one saw my first test score. I failed by one mark. But I took some time off, got a tutor and took a testing course to help. I've heard of people failing multiple...

  2. Failed first semester by very small amount...

    AngelicDarkness replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    I failed my first semester. Unfortunately, it means dust yourself off and jump back in. It will make you a better nurse because of

  3. Preventing return to hospital transfers

    AngelicDarkness replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your DON should have your back on that one. Always will have physcians and family but your DON should support your "if in doubt send them

  4. Charity Patients

    AngelicDarkness replied to sammiesmom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  5. Charity Patients

    AngelicDarkness replied to sammiesmom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Amen. I can't imagine and am grateful I live in the

  6. LPN student with management/technical background; opportunities?

    AngelicDarkness replied to nomoreonions's topic in Nurse Management

    True, but there are ways to expand continuing ed. and training to be

  7. Medication Aides....

    AngelicDarkness replied to Guest757854's topic in General Nursing

    In Ontario, a new rule is going into effect in Jan to stop med aids from giving out meds. Hopefully this will help. A lot of places take people off the street and put them in charge of

  8. More Use of LPNs In Acute Care Settings

    AngelicDarkness replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Maybe just in the USA. Up North we use lpns a lot but the role varies from area to

  9. LPN student with management/technical background; opportunities?

    AngelicDarkness replied to nomoreonions's topic in Nurse Management

    The retirement hone industry has many lpn opportunities. I'm an rpn in a director of care position. All my charge nurses are

  10. Just promoted to Nurse Manager.

    AngelicDarkness replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    Amazing! I learned so much from your posting. I was recently promoted to a manager position and was struggling to catch up. I worked long hours everyday to catch up because the staff were frustrated...

  11. Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

    AngelicDarkness replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    In retirement we use a lot of clean vs sterile techniques. I still have the same dressing kits I ordered when we

  12. What Are Your Thoughts On This? Guards Sleeping.

    AngelicDarkness replied to havehope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would treat it the same as a nigjt nurse sleeping. Unacceptable in my

  13. LPNs and LPN students, be PROUD!

    AngelicDarkness replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats OP! I agree... Welcome to being registered and being

  14. LPN...not good enough??

    AngelicDarkness replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Lpns and Rpns are part of the future. Don't let a few staff members bring you down. I'm a Director of Care and all my Charge Staff are RPNs

  15. New job: "Don't worry about following the MAR" & other scary stuff

    AngelicDarkness replied to kak85's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had a family member tell me to lie to Mom about her

  16. What is your current LPN salary

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

    Lol.Sorry Fiona... I thought the RPN gave it

  17. What is your current LPN salary

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

    25$/Hour. RPN Director of

  18. Coumadin therapy

    AngelicDarkness replied to IM4patients's topic in Patient Medications

    Depends on the pt in the retirement home I work in. Some are weekly, biweekly and monthly. Rarely daily

  19. LPN...not good enough??

    AngelicDarkness replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Reopening an old post because I am an lpn/rpn and now a director of care. We are good

  20. Nursing School at 38...... Too old?

    AngelicDarkness replied to kimber75's topic in Canada

    Go for it. I graduated with a 56year old in my

  21. New job: "Don't worry about following the MAR" & other scary stuff

    AngelicDarkness replied to kak85's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree. Nurses learn with experience and time but I do expect 3 days is enough to learn the basics of the unit and apply the basic nursing skills from

  22. Transitioning from night shift to day shift.

    AngelicDarkness replied to asarn86's topic in General Nursing

    I switched over to days 3 weeks ago after 2 years on nights. I still awaken at 2ish thinking it is dinner time (time I took my

  23. "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

    AngelicDarkness replied to psysn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    They get quite angry when you call them out as a scam. I've redirected them to google posts on them lol. They call me

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

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

    I don't think it is fair to say it is better. Op it is up to you. Yes there is more pay, and more education, but why not enjoy what you worked hard for

  25. Looking for an RN or RPN Mentor-Ontario Canada

    AngelicDarkness replied to Adry_85's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    If you are still looking for a mentor, I offer my services via the RPNAO mentorship