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  1. My problem with Saunders....

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There just seems to be to much stuff that we DIDN'T learn in school in this book!! I am drowning my brain with TOO much stuff that I will not remember, and it is to late. I take the NCLEX tomorrow...

  2. Cna Questions And Requirments

    luvmy2angels replied to spoiledbrat0627's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to apply to an employer that will hire you and then pay for your training. Where I live there are tons long term care facilities that will hire you and put you through thier own training....

  3. No response!!

    luvmy2angels replied to Erica1019's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm right there with you. I had a job as GPN at a hospital but it turned out to be AWEFUL!!! So I quit and have sent out at least 14 resumes and filled out numerous apps and NO calls yet!?!?!?! It's a...

  4. RN or Textbook - who's rule to follow on the hospital floor?

    luvmy2angels replied to royr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I totally agree with Tweety, whenever I questioned anything I went to my instructor. Keep your instructor informed as to what the charge nurse is telling you as well as making sure the charge nurse...

  5. Does nursing school go by fast?

    luvmy2angels replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    :nuke: For me it F*L*E*W*~~~~~ by like crazy! Ihad sooooo much fun in school that although i was excited to be graduating, I was also pretty sad that it was over!! I made some awsome friends and had a...

  6. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

    luvmy2angels replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

    55 bed unit, upon hire I was told there were 5 nurses per station (2 stations, meaning 10 nurses), which would be about 5 patients per nurse. In reality there were only 2 nurses per station so about...

  7. Cleaning up poop

    luvmy2angels replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    There may be times when you will need to clean the poo....but not nearly as often as an aide. I worked as a CNA for 18 years so I have cleaned up my fair share of it. I am glad now that even though i...

  8. Labcoat?

    luvmy2angels replied to diagnose's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school we were required to purchase a lab coat, I wore mine all the time!! And please don't apologize for your typo, I have them all the time. I guess some people have nothing better to do...

  9. Am I doing the right thing??

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, for anyone who has followed my posts over the past several weeks...I got a job at a hospital as a GPN. General orientation was great and I really thought I would be happy there. Well, once I got...

  10. NCBON views on visible tattoos

    luvmy2angels replied to mamaof7's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    my friend had one that went around her wrist like a bracelet and the instructors made her wear a bandage around it when she wore short sleeves to cover it up. To me, that bandage looked worse than the...

  11. Anyone here in Lancaster County?

    luvmy2angels replied to sushiwoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there and welcome!! I just graduated from there in Feb, I started in Sept of 04, but attended the evening program so it took me 18 months! It is a GREAT school and I hope you enjoy it, I had an...

  12. NCBON views on visible tattoos

    luvmy2angels replied to mamaof7's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not sure either about the BON, but our nursing school had it written in thier policy that all visible tattoos must be covered and no piercing besides the ears were allowed. I have 2 tattoos but they...

  13. ? about fetus that died in womb

    luvmy2angels replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a similar situation as well and was given the choice wether I wanted a D&C that day or wanted to wait. They said I could wait and nature would "take it course" but I opted for the D&C...

  14. I am an RN but am NOT getting training. HELP!!

    luvmy2angels replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a similar situation, except I am a LPN graduate. I was being trained and checked off on procedures by a PCA, (a little demeaning in my opinion), anyways I had yet to do any "real" nurse stuff...

  15. Are LVN's Hired in Correctional Facilities?

    luvmy2angels replied to audiharvi's topic in Correctional

    Here in PA most of the correctional facilities hire LPNs as staff nurses and just have an RN as supervisor. They are always looking for more LPNs. I had actually thought about it but the pay really...

  16. where can i go get my CNA

    luvmy2angels replied to tprashad's topic in New York Nursing

    You may want to try the local technical schools in your area, most of them offer the course for around $500. The other option is to get hired by an employer that will send you to the class and they...

  17. How UNprofessional do you think this is??

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am on my second week of orientation to the unit and shift that I will be working at a large hospital. If any of you read my other post you know that it is not going so well for me so far. Now,...

  18. How UNprofessional do you think this is??

    luvmy2angels replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the NM came into the room to get some of her stuff she left in there and stood around for a couple of minutes then smiled at everyone and left. I understand the need to vent, it just bothers...

  19. Not liking my new job so well after all!! :o(

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    First day of orientation on my shift and the NM has me shadowing the PCA. Not a big deal as I think I should know what their routine is and what they can and can't do etc. I am a newly graduated LPN...

  20. Patient Care Tech duties..replacing Nursing duties?

    luvmy2angels replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    As a new LPN I have a small problem with the PCAs in our hospital. I understand that they took a 6 week course in learning how to do procedures such as caths, tube feeds, etc. BUT I have already heard...

  21. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    luvmy2angels replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital I work at LPNs are not allowed to take verbal orders, nor are we allowed to verify the orders once in the computer system. At the nursing homes LPNs ARE allowed to take verbal orders...

  22. Paramedic/EMT vs RN?

    luvmy2angels replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, EMTs here make min. wage. I have no idea what paramedics make though, I sure hope it is more than the EMTs

  23. Raises-how often do you get them?

    luvmy2angels replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    I will get one when my 6 month porbabtionary period is over and then once a year thereafter on my anniversary

  24. CNA Course

    luvmy2angels replied to mchanrice's topic in Florida Nursing

    Way back when I started CNA work we didn't have to be certified and there was NO type of formal training, just "on the job". After being a NA for about 4 years though I changed employers and they made...

  25. Paramedic/EMT vs RN?

    luvmy2angels replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can't answer a lot of your questions, but just a simple piece of advice. If it is the fast paced adrenaline rush type work environment that you like you can still get that working as an RN...