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  1. RNs on my clinical unit are mean!

    luvmy2angels replied to julsywulsy's topic in General Students

    My only piece of advice, as harsh as it may sound, is to ride it out. You are only going to be there for a limited time, and believe me there is no way you are going to change the nurses attitudes....

  2. Job Hunting - I don't understand

    luvmy2angels replied to Pupnshnooter's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the above. I have never worn jeans to interview but have seen several people that have. Seems unprofessional to

  3. Experienced Nurses Only

    luvmy2angels replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious...were you BORN a nurse??? That must be an awesome experience, to have become an RN without ever having to be a student!! Congrats to you. I hope you don't express this type of attitude...

  4. Experienced Nurses Only

    luvmy2angels replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Ever think that experienced nurses may actually learn something from students?? After all, the medical field is forever changing and advancing in technology and information. New things are being...

  5. TOP 10 Meds?

    luvmy2angels replied to superkyky's topic in Emergency

    Definately Dilaudid, I've used tons on Vistaril also in the ER, and phenergan and

  6. Pay Rate

    luvmy2angels replied to Louise 1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I agree with the above, it won't matter until you finish your RN program. You will be offered the pay of an LPN with 4 years

  7. To cap or not to cap!

    luvmy2angels replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Students

    WOW, this statement really got me!! The fact that nursing has come such a long way made me even more proud to wear my cap at graduation!! To say that a nursing cap is nothing more than a peice of...

  8. Nursing Insurance

    luvmy2angels replied to lancerRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, my personal opinion I would never suggest that someone not have thier own insurance, TONS of nurses a year get sued for mistakes, med errors, treatment mistakes etc. Sure the hospital itself...

  9. Stressed!

    luvmy2angels replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear the news of your mother. Its good that you have such a wonderful and supportive family as well as a very understanding employer. Im sure your co workers will understand if you become...

  10. Excelsior and PA boards

    luvmy2angels replied to Amyjosonata's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes PA will allow you to sit for boards after excelsior. Just talked with them last week and nothing has changed since then to my

  11. New Student, First level

    luvmy2angels replied to JustLynn2U's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good for you!! I felt the same way!! Congrats and keep that

  12. First Job!?!

    luvmy2angels replied to missnrs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most places around where i live are begging for nurses, wether new grads or not. I was offered many jobs even before i graduated and afterwards almost every place i applied called me for an interview....

  13. I HATE asking this question!!!!

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

    I agree it all depends on where you live and what type of work you do. Most hospitals pay less than long term care facilities. The hospitals where i live start out at $12.80. The job I have now is in...

  14. Hey, CNAs.......got a question for all of you!

    luvmy2angels replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree!!! I work in LTC and our CNAs must take BPs manually. We don't even have an automatic BP machine. We do have house stethescopes that the aides use, I don't think any of them actually...

  15. Math Anxiety!!

    luvmy2angels replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone. I let my fear of math keep me out of nursing school for 15 years!! If I can get it, anyone can. I never took any type of algebra in high school either! I just suggest that you take...

  16. NCLEX-New Format ?s

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

    yes they are, I got a ton of check all that apply, one diagram and a couple of fill in the blanks. Good

  17. General Ed courses through Excelsior...

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, after hanging out on this board for a couple weeks and doing some more searching and a lot of thinking about wether to go through Rue or EC I have a couple questions for those of you who went...

  18. Nervous About CNA Classes

    luvmy2angels replied to Princess_WannaBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wanted to wish you luck on your CNA class. I worked as a CNA for 18 years and found it to be a wonderful and very rewarding job. It is a very physically demanding job, something I don't think a...

  19. It's really coming down outside

    luvmy2angels replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    [/url] It is headed up our way...I have to work tonight so I won't be out in it!! I LOVE the rain though!! Just hope there are no tornados along with this mess of

  20. Can someone help me re nursing assistant?

    luvmy2angels replied to yangkchoua's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most nursing assistance must be certified and yes, in order to get your certification you must take the class. I do believe there are some assisted living facilities that hire personal care aides, for...

  21. How Many Days Do You Work?

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

    I work 8 days in a 2 week period. I don't care what days I am scheduled. Some times I work 4 days on a row, some times i work 2 and have off 3. Whenever they need me is when I

  22. quick question!

    luvmy2angels replied to yangkchoua's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You may be assisting the surgeon with the surgery, but you as a nurse will not be performing the c-section

  23. Fail math exam and we are out!!!! Help!!!

    luvmy2angels replied to ExTechie's topic in General Students

    I would have been thrilled to have had that offer. We had to take a total of 6 math/dosage calculation tests and had to get a 100% on EVERY SINGLE ONE in order to stay in the program, we had 3 chances...

  24. What do you do when the narcotic count is off?

    luvmy2angels replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    You were well within your rights to refuse to sign the narc sheet. I would have done the same thing. and if your DON is any kind of professional she would agree with you and you should NOT get into...

  25. Rue Excelsior independent study

    luvmy2angels replied to steelerfannurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just spoke with Rue again today and have made the decision to sign with them. I have thought it out in so many different scenarios and going through Rue is what is going to work best for me. I don't...