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  1. What would you do?

    luvmy2angels replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Students

    i totally

  2. Diabetes questions...

    luvmy2angels replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    He should definately be monitoring his blood sugar levels at home (wether the Dr recommends it or not) it is important to do that. Has he been put on any oral meds or insulin or does the Dr say he may...

  3. most disgusting thing I ever saw

    luvmy2angels replied to stna4life's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think that says it

  4. What would you do?

    luvmy2angels replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Students

    Yes, I would bring it someone's

  5. Boy...I hope these feelings soon go away!!??

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am still in nursing school (but not for long!!:) ) We are doing our final clinical rotation at a local nursing home. We are given around 13 pts. to give meds to and it seems like no matter how many...

  6. dumb question

    luvmy2angels replied to ellie123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Treatment nurse usually means just doing treatments such as lotions, creams, oinmtments and dressing changes and wound wound care (if the facility doesn't have a wound care team). You may be asked to...

  7. Preparing for school

    luvmy2angels replied to ldonohue74's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You could always brush up on your medical terminology or A&P. I got an anatamy coloring book before school and found that VERY helpful. It went a lot more indepth than we did in school, but it...

  8. Thinking about becoming a lpn???

    luvmy2angels replied to needajob's topic in General Nursing

    If you are considering a college based RN, ADN or BSN program you will need quite a few college courses before entering the actual nursing program. If you choose to go for your LPN most vo-tech and...

  9. Thinking about becoming a lpn???

    luvmy2angels replied to needajob's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Pa and the LPN programs around here are 12 months full time and 18 months part time. Starting pay in a nursing home is anywhere from $17-$24/hr and hospitals are anywhere from...

  10. kidney stones ? and the ER

    luvmy2angels replied to mommy2boys's topic in Emergency

    I am a chronic sufferer of kidney stones and no one ever did a lady partsl exam on me, even before I had stones in my medical history. It does make sense though, after reading the posts above me that...

  11. Artificial Nails Anyone

    luvmy2angels replied to hGooding's topic in General Nursing

    No artificial nails or long nails, or nail polish in our area hospitals. There was an incedent a few years back where a nurse in the NICU had artificial nails and a staph infection, ended up giving...

  12. LTC vs Hospital...Please give opinion

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be graduating in Feb from an LPN program. I have done very well in school maintaing a straight A average. I have worked as a CNA in LTC for 18 years. I am VERY comfortable in that type of...

  13. Message from a CNA

    luvmy2angels replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    Then WHY are you working as a CNA? Eventually your negativity and lack of pride will show in your job performance and in turn reflect on the care you are giving to the residents. These people deserve...

  14. Message from a CNA

    luvmy2angels replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    If you are that unhappy with your job, PLEASE find a new one. I have worked as a CNA for 18 years and will be graduating from nursing school next month. Both CNAs and LPNs have A LOT of responsiblity...

  15. Lurk, Lurk....................

    luvmy2angels replied to jnette's topic in Home Health

    I am sort of in a similar situation. I have been a CNA in nursing homes for 18 years, will be graduating from LPN school next month. I am SOOOOO comfortable in the LTC environment that i just assumed...

  16. can nurses intubate?

    luvmy2angels replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW! That is kinda scary! I hope you get paid like a Dr!! :chuckle Personally I wouldn't want that responsibility. Not to question any of the nurses abilities (I'm sure you are all wonderful...

  17. student safety

    luvmy2angels replied to valene's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Our instructors have always done their best to make sure we aren't assigned to a patient that is known to be violent. There was an instance where we were assigned to a patient that DID get very...

  18. weird coming out of her vagina

    luvmy2angels replied to smiley22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does she have a dx of prolapsed uterus?? Sounds like a pessary to me. I would refer her to a gyn. and have them check it

  19. got my NET test results back...

    luvmy2angels replied to futurenurse85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We just went over his topic with our instructor tonight. She told us that the school we go to just raised the standard on the NET test. We thought it was a govt standard test but she said no, that...

  20. Starting Wages for LPN's and RN's

    luvmy2angels replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in PA and just had my first interview yesterday at a city hospital. They offered me $16.40 to start which for this area is HIGH, other hospitals around here will start an LPN out at $12.23/hr!!...

  21. Hi, I have a question please

    luvmy2angels replied to jpdilizzy's topic in General Nursing

    Shouldn't be a problem. One of the students in my class is legally blind in one eye and will be graduating with me next month, also she is in the top of the class!! Good Luck and GO FOR

  22. May Grad...How soon is too soon for job app.?

    luvmy2angels replied to TheRickster's topic in Nursing Career

    I will be graduating in 6 weeks and was told I should start applying in Nov/Dec. I waited until late Dec and sent a TON of resumes out. All but 2 places told me to wait until I had my licesnce THEN...

  23. LPN's in OB?

    luvmy2angels replied to LanaBanana's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It rally depends on the faciltiy. There are some hospitals that will only hire RNs (especially in OB), but then there are others that hire LPNs. I am awaiting an interview at a hospital now that hires...

  24. Tips on Interview Questions?~*~*~

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    i will be going to my first interview for a gpn/lpn position at a local hospital next friday. anyone have any advice on some good questions that i should ask? i really want to work at this hosptial...

  25. Pain: Defined by patient or provider?

    luvmy2angels replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, we have always been taught that pain is what the patient