AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness

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  1. So frustrating and discouraging.........

    AngelicDarkness replied to lpn92211's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't give up. You'll always here the old "you need experience" even after a few years out in the field, but you can still pester them. Eventually, imo, someone will give in. Don't get discouraged -...

  2. What is your current LPN salary

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

    20.75 - Just under 2 years with a retirement

  3. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

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

    Less than 3 weeks... I was hired the week after my examination. I emailed every retirement home/LTC/ Hosp/etc with my resume and cover letter. I got 2 bites. It might not be the field I'm the most...

  4. Orientation....

    AngelicDarkness replied to mibrow81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup - orientation should be

  5. Something that has been bothering me

    AngelicDarkness replied to Griffin123's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can't say what the nurse was thinking, or what was running threw her head at the time of that conversation, but personally I've had to tell patients in LTC that they will get pneumonia from laying...

  6. Nurses~

    AngelicDarkness replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    where do i sign up?lol nurse's week at my facility is blended in with all the other staff. i think we get a luncheon for those who want to come to work early. i won't be attending due to increased...

  7. Bedside hand-off/report?

    AngelicDarkness replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    My history with this topic is that we did report at the desks, and then went to bedsides to introduce the oncoming nurse, and the oncoming nurse would read the leaving nurse the hospital bracelet code...

  8. Freaking Out a Bit....

    AngelicDarkness replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    Its quite common in my facility. We have a lot of UCPs or Unregulated Care providers who have a background history of nursing/dr/etc but they pretty much are charge nurses without a license. Its a...

  9. should I include this experience?

    AngelicDarkness replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would put it down. Just explain during the interview process if they ask why. It was a learning experience, and you caught the error, and had it corrected. No one is perfect - my first nursing...

  10. Upfront payment for non emergent conditions

    AngelicDarkness replied to danggirl's topic in Emergency

    I'm kinda agreeing with the above poster. Who is to say what we see is not an emergency, is really an emergency in disguise? I don't think we'll ever change people who are frequent flyers, heck my...

  11. HELP INTERVIEW!!!

    AngelicDarkness replied to lisaonelisa's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not I understand the question... bad interview as a nurse or bad interview as a

  12. New Grads: Lets take action together!!

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

    I'd like to help!:) The hospital does need you despite above posters, why? Because each of us bring something new to the table! I'm an RPN, and right now I'm advocating for RPN new grads. I'm sorry,...

  13. Pediatric Oncology Nurse?

    AngelicDarkness replied to bluesky101's topic in General Nursing

    One of my classmates jumped into that area of work. She was a med/surg nurse at her hospital until the position popped up and she jumped on it. I know she loves it, and she's only been on the floor a...

  14. any diabetes educators out there?

    AngelicDarkness replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    Not an educator, but I am curious to, as I have signed up for the course starting in Dec. I can't wait to dip my toes

  15. LPN vs RN - serious question about differences

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

    Maybe it is different in Canada in terms of education, but I haven't seen an RPN/LPN program in 12 months. My program was 2.5 years long. I make less money than an RN, but I don't need to be...

  16. LPN vs RN - serious question about differences

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

    Its a tough question because it honestly depends on your employer. Not all employers use RPN/LPNs to their full scope of practice, but the main difference I was taught is that RNs have more theory to...

  17. "Hidden" cameras on the floor--do you have them??

    AngelicDarkness replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Never seen/heard in my area but wow! I agree with above posters, I'd be very nervous about everything I'd

  18. Is nursing a depressing job?

    AngelicDarkness replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    I find it educational and inspiring....we see people at their best and worst. We make a difference! I've cried and laughed but I never let it too close to me or it effects my care to other

  19. Advocating for the RPN/LPN

    AngelicDarkness posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was cruising along on AN when I came across a few postings on how the RPN/LPN should be phased out. Part of the reason I'm not "jumping right in" to my RN is I want to advocate for RPN/LPNs. I fear...

  20. Management needs to step in

    AngelicDarkness replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly my management makes us feel like that as well. All the rights in the world, mistreating staff, but oh look dollar signs in their eyes. I also agree with Michelle that he knows he is...

  21. Denial

    AngelicDarkness replied to poopprincess's topic in General Nursing

    This is currently how I'm feeling about a patient of mine who was diagnosed palliative. She's determined and strong, so I know she'll make her days last to do what she would like, but the family is in...

  22. My Nursing Career In Six Words

    AngelicDarkness replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in Nursing Humor

    Waiting for a quick bathroom break. Worth my journey to get

  23. What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

    AngelicDarkness replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a littmann classic without the bell side. I find I can hear things better without the bell, and without the bell I have 2 finger holes to put my hand while holding

  24. Nursing Book Recommendations

    AngelicDarkness posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings! I've come to the conclusion lately that my book shelves are overfilled with nursing books and my local book stores are running out of nursing books for me. This thread is a great spot to...

  25. What is your de-stress?

    AngelicDarkness posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    The last few postings I've seen for the last couple days are highly stress influenced. And why not? We're in one of the most stressful/pressured positions of work. So I thought for fun, I'd get some...