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  1. migraines disqualifying for ANG?!! disappointed.

    luvmy2angels replied to nurseabc123's topic in Government, Military

    Don't feel bad, I was turned down because I have flat

  2. 20 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Level of Insanity

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    20 ways to maintain a healthy level of insanity 1. at lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. see if they slow down. 2. page yourself over the...

  3. just curious...

    luvmy2angels replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA for 18 years before getting the nerve to go back to school. I always wanted to be a nurse, just didn't think i could do it. I went to cosmetology school in '95, had 6 months left...

  4. study guides and actual nclex questions????

    luvmy2angels replied to pri4fun's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used saunders some (both book and cd) and didn't like them at all, NCLEX questions were nothing like them. I did ATI and found them most helpful because they really made you use your critical...

  5. Do you exercise on the days you work?

    luvmy2angels replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    I TRY to get on my treadmill every other day but lately it has been a struggle. I am just exhausted and don't feel like it. I am hoping to start going for a swim at work after my shift is done, better...

  6. rules of injections

    luvmy2angels replied to imahobbit's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that there are things we learned in nursing school that we do differently in the real world, but this is one area that i REFUSE to bend on. I will NOT give any med that I didn't draw up myself...

  7. Am I always going to have to battle this????

    luvmy2angels replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well, 12 years is a long time. have you at least worked in the nursing field since then?? I'm sure they will inquire what you have done for the past 12 years. When i went for my interview they asked...

  8. Being made to work as an aide...need advice

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started my job the beginning of the month. I absolutley love it there. We are in the process of opening a new building and in the process of hiring a bunch of new LPNs. The skilled unit is used...

  9. continence management

    luvmy2angels replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We give them on 3-11 shift, usually after supper time cause that is about the only time we have time to do it. We haven't had any complaints about the timing we give them and i believe they have been...

  10. Why don't nurses join the ANA?

    luvmy2angels replied to gauge14iv's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm not a "real" nurse according to them, just an LPN. I don't think I would join even if I were eligible to, from what I have read they would really serve no purpose for me. Just for the...

  11. Narcan

    luvmy2angels replied to nursie-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Naloxone is an essentially pure narcotic antagonist which does not possess the 'agonistic' or morphine-like properties characteristic of other narcotic antagonists. It does not produce respiratory...

  12. Oh no I got a math question!

    luvmy2angels replied to zephyr54's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got one math question also and passed (mine was NCLEX PN). Don't worry about it!! I got the min. # of questions and passed!! Sounds good to me, be sure to let us know how it turns

  13. How soon too call after interview??

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is the situation: I had an interview last Thursday. I WANT THIS JOB!!! The interview went really well, I was there for about an hour. I was given a tour of the unit were I would be working and...

  14. I passed

    luvmy2angels replied to dmv0309's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats

  15. Fill-in-the-blank issue on review CD's

    luvmy2angels replied to NanSeeH's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't have any fill in the blanks either but I had a lot of "check all that

  16. How soon did they call?

    luvmy2angels replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, usually about 1 to 2 weeks. The job I am currently at called me about 3 weeks after getting my appl. I went in for an interview and waited 2 more weeks to hear wether or not they were going to...

  17. print ATT?

    luvmy2angels replied to kathykaye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, you can print and use that one, you may also get one via snail mail but it doesn't matter which one you

  18. posting resume online

    luvmy2angels replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    I also posted on Monster and wish I wouldn't have! I had agencies from all over calling me and wanting me to travel up to 3 hours away from my home for a job. I don't think so!! I found a great job in...

  19. unit secretary question

    luvmy2angels replied to scooter65's topic in General Nursing

    Any hospital I have been in or worked in the unit secretary did not take vitals unless they were a nurse. the one hospital sometimes used thier LPNs as unit secretaries and they would help the other...

  20. Length of time to get NCLEX results/License Issued...???

    luvmy2angels replied to RN5406's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    June is a very busy month for the PA BON, it is license renewal time and a lot of students that graduated in spring have or are in the process of taking the NCLEX as well. Normally the BON will post...

  21. nedd help badly..!!!!!!

    luvmy2angels replied to ishy25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Were I work at now we are allowed to accept the usual candy, cookies etc that residents or families often bring in for us. We are never to accept monetary gifts. If the resident is insistant we are to...

  22. What was your HARDEST class?

    luvmy2angels replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am wierd, but the class that i had the most difficulty with and got the lowest grade in was growth and development. Maybe because i hated it so much?? I breezed through a&p and pharm,...

  23. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    luvmy2angels replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders CD and book

  24. What would you do?

    luvmy2angels replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you work where I work??? ha ha...seriously we have the same problem with one of our gentleman. He needs to be told that his comments are not appropriate and will not be tolerated. Tell your...

  25. Can i be a nurse with a misdemeanor?

    luvmy2angels replied to lpnguy26's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, check with your state BON first, if they would allow you to sit for boards you must check out the schools in your area. Some do an exetnsive criminal search while others do