luvmy2angels

luvmy2angels

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  1. Childcare

    luvmy2angels replied to Mommyof2RN's topic in Home Health

    I drop my children off for school at 8:30 and usually set up my first vist for between 9 and 9:30. It is nice too when the kids have delays then i can just delay the start of my workday!! I LOVE home...

  2. Nurses with tattoos?

    luvmy2angels replied to crunchymomx3's topic in General Nursing

    My place of employment says no "visible" tattoos, however when my husband was recently in the ER there were MANY nurses with tats, male and female. I have 3, with the only visible one being on my...

  3. chart with meaning of different colored lab vials...

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. Does anyone have a link to some kind of chart that shows what colored tube to use when drawing blood for certain tests?? Thanks for any

  4. Chiari malformation....

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just looking for any success stories from people who have had the chiari surgery OR nurses who have assisted with the surgery. I am NOT looking for medical advice, as i have found a wonderful...

  5. GPN still working after failing NCLEX

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a gal working at my place of employment who took and failed her NCLEX exam yet is still being allowed to work at my facility as a GPN. I looked her up online and her Temporary permit is...

  6. Question regarding surgery and use of greenfield filters.....

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    :redbeatheDoes anyone have any knowledge about greenfield filters and when you should use one?? Would you expect one to be used if your patient is already at high risk for clotting after surgery due...

  7. When you overhear...

    luvmy2angels replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned to only give advice when asked, and even then sometimes i wish i would have kept my mouth

  8. Can't we be self-employed???

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may be a strange question. I am currently in LTC, which i have been for 19 years now, mostly as a CNA but have been an LPN for a little over a year. I want out!! I want something different and...

  9. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    luvmy2angels replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA for 18 years before getting my

  10. How does your facility minimize fall risk?

    luvmy2angels replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities around here have been hiring "fall monitors". They simply sit with people (many times in groups) that are at a high risk for falling and keep them occupied and busy. This works well in...

  11. How long did nursing school take for you?

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

    I went to an LPN program part time in the evening, took 17 months to complete and i got my LPN diploma and passed the NCLEX in 5/06 and got my LPN license. I didn't have to take any pre-reqs, just had...

  12. Misleading information

    luvmy2angels replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are many LPN schools out there where going full time during the day you are done in 11 months. I went part time in the evenings and it took me 17 months. While working as a CNA in LTC while in...

  13. Reporting resident abuse to local office of aging....

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    There have been numerous episodes of resident abuse at the place where i work, they have all been reported to the NM and DON. The aides abusing the residents continue to be employed there. There is no...

  14. Would you tell another facility you worked elsewhere for 1 week?

    luvmy2angels replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give notice, i would just GET OUT!! I wouldn't bother putting them on a resume either. My first job out of school was at a hospital and i lasted 2 weeks. I called the NM and told her I...

  15. Plus size nursing students

    luvmy2angels replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

    I would double check about that, we did clinicals on each other and were allowed to wear t shirts and shorts, I don't believe they can make you strip down to your bra and underwear, there is NO way i...

  16. Do any students deal with a nervous stomach or IBS?

    luvmy2angels replied to time2fly's topic in General Students

    Not only do i suffer from IBS but also I have the silly fear of using public bathrooms when i have a belly ache ( if ya know what i mean!!:imbar ). I always looked for a bathroom far away from...

  17. Calling in sick??

    luvmy2angels replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    My employer takes call offs very seriously. Dr note or not, it counts against you and there have been many employees terminated for numerous call offs. Not much sympathy from our DON or

  18. Tattoos

    luvmy2angels replied to Fancy Face's topic in General Nursing

    I respect your personal opinion, the one difference between "fads" and tattoos are that tattoos usually have a very personal and meaningful purpose to the person that you may not be aware

  19. Tattoos

    luvmy2angels replied to Fancy Face's topic in General Nursing

    I just got another one about 2 weeks ago and NO they do not use the same ink for everyone. The ink comes in large bottles, somewhat like a ketchup bottle and then they pour from that what they need...

  20. College algebra??

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

    I never took ANY algebra classes in high school and was terrified to the NET test. I have never been that strong in math and always just managed to get by in the general courses. On my pre entrance...

  21. Never ending frustration in LTC.....

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will try to make this short and to the point. I work LTC on 2:30 to 11:00 shift. As with every place there is friction between the shifts (days and evenings). I have gone to my nurse manager SEVERAL...

  22. LTC floating?

    luvmy2angels replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was hired part time to work on one floor and that is the only one that i work on. Our prn staff are the ones that float to different floors as needed. Usually prn or pool staff get paid a few extra...

  23. If you have computer charting...

    luvmy2angels replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    Our computer system has a desktop computer and then we download our med passes off that onto palm pilots. So, yes someone can be putting orders in the computer (at the desk) while you are passing...

  24. Stethescope Comparison

    luvmy2angels replied to checkmate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nothing compares to my littman, i love it! I have had several other brands such as prestige and they work well too, but comfort wise I love

  25. What Do You Love About Your Job?

    luvmy2angels replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN in geriatrics and love it!! I love the fact that we have the same residents every day, the bonds that i have been able to create with them is something truly special!!! I have been a...