AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness

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  1. My take on the should I become a LPN/LVN first

    AngelicDarkness replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My story started out on the LPN/RPN route. I chose this in high school because I wanted to be a nurse but knew I could not get into university for RN with my GPA or afford the cost. I took the RPN/LPN...

  2. How do you afford to go back to school? Need advice!

    AngelicDarkness replied to taramade's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't have kids, so I cannot put myself in your situation for daycare. I failed my first semester of nursing school after I saved up all through high school. I worked for 6 months at a factory to...

  3. Why does every job say you need to have experience?

    AngelicDarkness replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have to agree with most of this post. This board is becoming filled with new grads who cannot get work. I've given advice countless times on here and facebook, only to see another post jump up...

  4. Working while in school

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

    I worked in the community as a flexible PSW while in RPN/LPN school. It was great because the hours allowed me down time with clients to get projects done or practice assessments. I know the LTC pays...

  5. Food Allergy Policy

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

    All food allergies go through the nursing department and food department from the managers. They seemed to take it seriously at my previous employment because allergies were posted on the door for the...

  6. Using an iPad on the floor

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

    I've never seen them used on the floor with the exception of breaks. Is it possible for you to make a list and follow that when on the floor? My only concern is how management would view the use of...

  7. Easier to find job as an MA then LPN :(

    AngelicDarkness replied to proudauntie415's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the job market is competive and based on what I've seen on the boards here, a lot of LPNs have had to relocate in the US to maintain jobs. I've never seen the competition between MAs and LPNs...

  8. How to write a LPN resume .. especially when you have no work experience!

    AngelicDarkness replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have an volunteer experience? Any clubs that you belonged too in high school? "In June, I also just graduated out of high school. Yes, I went to a high school that offered a CNA and a LPN...

  9. nursing resume

    AngelicDarkness replied to Bigmaine33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also don't think it is necessary. There are many websites for setting up nursing resumes and cover letters. I googled and found many that I modeled mine after. Another idea I used, search the linked...

  10. What Kind of Patients Do You LIKE Most?

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

    Those that are appreciative. It is so common never to hear a thank you anymore, but one rare one and I can't stop smiling:). Brightens your WHOLE day!:) I love families and patients that take an...

  11. scared to death!

    AngelicDarkness replied to ms.nikki's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was worried when I was in schooling, but I made it work:). I worked part - time as a PSW in the community around my classes, and I could make my own hours of availabilty for homework/projects/exams....

  12. What malpractice insurance do you use?

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

    I'm covered under my BON and employer but I also registered with a couple nursing associations that cover me 100%

  13. LTC or Addictions?

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

    I can't pick for you, because I'd feel horrible influencing another person, especially when my opinion/values are so different from others. I started out in LTC/retirement and it gave me the best...

  14. Professional orgs.: what are the benefits

    AngelicDarkness replied to ontocrna's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I belong to RPNAO, RPNAO IB Sig, and CAIN at the moment. I keep my eyes open and search new ones weekly just to keep on top of new ones that are interesting. Belonging to the RPNAO allows me to...

  15. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    AngelicDarkness replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Can they do that? I thought that would be

  16. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    AngelicDarkness replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    It wasn't in the advertisement. I was watching it on the Canadian Comedy channel. And it was marketed like an infomercial. They stated that Dr's would reccomend their patients drink an energy drink if...

  17. Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

    AngelicDarkness replied to Guttercat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    7-9 patient ratio seems kinda nice. I have to disagree with OP. I value all nurses, particularly the med-surg, but to agree with a previous post, LTC/retirement nurses get the quick discharges and...

  18. What to do, what to do...

    AngelicDarkness replied to cchezem15's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I get that you're picky, and that you have a certain goal in mind for employment, however in this day and age, not working can be worse than having a month or two experience. Why not try something...

  19. What is your current LPN salary

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

    Updating post: I'm now at 21$/hr for 75 hours bi-weekly. Medical benefits, vac pay, and sick pay (when not used paid out at the end of the year).

  20. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    AngelicDarkness replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    Opps... I am one of those patients:) Well sorta... I stop when I get the heart palpatations but my enery drinks are what allows me to keep up with my nursing. I have weened myself off considerably...

  21. Canada BSN

    AngelicDarkness replied to fruitypebbles's topic in Nurse Registration

    I don't think it is commonly done. The problem would be getting accepted into a Canadian BSN program when you're a US citizen. I know I see ads on the site all the time for my RPN/LPN bridging course,...

  22. What to wear on a unit where nurses wear street clothes and not scrubs?

    AngelicDarkness replied to tareija's topic in Psychiatric

    Usually the common dress code on psych is a cross between formal and casual. What I like to wear includes: skirts knee length, dress tops (not revealing), dress pants, boots (decent wedge that you can...

  23. Lpns in the er

    AngelicDarkness replied to brigirl246's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Come up North, we'd take you in a heart beat. A lot of RPN/LPNs are using their full scope of practice up here, which does include IV meds, and does include working in the

  24. Why I guard the referral telephone like a dog...

    AngelicDarkness replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    been there in placement and done that in placement - the reporting nurses do have a habit of talking quickly. a few times i've asked the nurse to repeat herself - only to get a snarky attitude back....

  25. Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

    AngelicDarkness replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

    I've been splitting my own pills because my pharmacy is over an hour away, so to send it back and forth would be a chore:) I can see the issue with it though - I questioned the pharmacy on whether a...