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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    proudauntie415 replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry, but honestly yes, you deserve all the write ups. I understand you don't feel it should have resulted in a write up on your first med pass, but since you knew it was your med pass day you...
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    New to acute psych night shift - feeling discouraged

    proudauntie415 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I have recently started working night shift (usually on evenings) and also started a new job and in a new field (acute psych). I've been nurse about 3 years now and have a Type A...
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    Applied Technology Roll Call 2011!

    proudauntie415 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello Everyone! Just got my acceptance letter to the LPN program for Applied Technology! I am so excited! The 3-4 semester wait list for the RN program is just too long since I already have an...
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    What's your one thing you can't live without in your clinical bag?

    proudauntie415 replied to theivleague's topic in General Students

    ooh, I like the whiteboard pen idea! It seems the open study rooms always have whiteboards...and pens out of ink. grrr. I may do that!
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    Will LPN's be around for long?

    proudauntie415 replied to OMMx3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am currently and LPN (starting my first day in the BSN program tomorrow! hooray) but I have to agree about LPN's in hospitals, it really doesn't happen anymore. however, with that said, there are...
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    Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    proudauntie415 replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

    Yeah, that is a great trick too. I usually reply with, "well okay no problem sorry to hear about your back pain, I'm gonna go ahead move you bottom bunk/tier with rec restrictions". Then they are like...
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    Any specialty type LVN's ?? what's yours?

    proudauntie415 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello! I am currently and LPN in Corrections Medicine. It is a different world of nursing, but a I really value what I do. It really has a psych nursing approach to it. You can still be a patient...
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    Signs you are a Correctional Nurse:

    proudauntie415 replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    I just love this post. I can tell you have been there awhile as well. I was so naive when I started, I mean I'm not cold and nurse ratchet now. I remind myself I am a nurse and advocate...but will not...
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    How do you do this, day in/day out?

    proudauntie415 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new nurse working 3-11 on a unit where I generally have 30-60 residents depending on the night. Multiple tube feeders, diabetics, coumadins..you know the whole shabang. I have got my routine...
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    Feeling burnt out

    proudauntie415 replied to wintersetmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, did I write this? lol. Same boat, 3 months in and burnt out. Understaffed and fighting CNA's. their killing me. love the residents to pieces, and we provide really great care, I am so happy about...
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    Need a change from hospital to correctional Nursing- any one here in st. louis, mo.

    proudauntie415 replied to markme1320's topic in Correctional

    I am curious if you have had any luck. I have recently applied for a correctional nursing position for the Justice Center in St. Louis, MO. Except I am very new nurse, been the medical for 12...
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    I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    proudauntie415 replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I was laughing so hard out loud, literally. I was picturing this phone
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    proudauntie415 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    New nurse and going on my first month in LTC (first nursing job) and boy, is it difficult. I don't get a break, barely pee and just overwhelmed. They say I'm doing a very good job and happy to have...
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey everyone, Wow, didn't realize this post was still going. I literally have been exhausted every night coming home, and getting up that I haven't even looked on AN. Sure missed this support! Yes,...
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah the 0200 accu check is routine for her because this resident has such out of control all over the place blood sugars and she gets SSI at that time too. I agree whole heartily about re-checking...
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are right VANurse, sorry, I meant when I said "general night time insulin" as just saying it was this specific residents routine nightly long acting dose! But I too have seen it in the days and so...
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, thanks guys. I was just beating myself up over this. Yes, VAN I have learned for sure, NEVER hold that Lantus. I was just shocked cause I was giving the report on what was happening at the...
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    Please, tell me I'm not crazy! :/

    proudauntie415 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took my NCLEX-PN, shut off at 85..barely remember anything cause I was so anxious when it shut off, I just went blank and forget any question I just answered lol. About 30 minutes later I tried...
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    New Nurses

    proudauntie415 replied to Anoetos's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was nice reading this, not alone being the new nurse on the block I guess And don't forget, "please, ask questions of your preceptor for anything" Then later, you hear them say you don't seem...
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    Scheduled my NCLEX-PN! Anxiety Level UP!

    proudauntie415 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just scheduled "the test". I am afraid to even tell any family or friends because I don't want to jinx it. It's nerve wrecking how everything is riding on me passing this test! Uh, I have Saunders...
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    Scheduled my NCLEX-PN! Anxiety Level UP!

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sure
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    Please, tell me I'm not crazy! :/

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in
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    Please, tell me I'm not crazy! :/

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone!! I checked, I PASSED!!! I am now a nurse!! Thank you AN! What a big support this forum has been! And Butterfly6890 I know your anxiety! I'm sure you did great! hang in there till that...
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    Scheduled my NCLEX-PN! Anxiety Level UP!

    proudauntie415 replied to proudauntie415's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's official! I
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    Med Passers at Nursing Homes 8HR course and giving out NARCS ...

    proudauntie415 replied to SpeakUp4ever's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hey ladies! I have to say even being a new nurse who is obsessed with double and triple checking every treatment I do (nerves?!lol), I thank THE LORD that we have med techs, honestly. At first, I was...