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  1. Pink Parking Permit?!

    luvmy2angels replied to ICURNGUY's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i must agree that if something as small as a pink parking pass has your undies in a bunch you are in for a shock when you actaully start school. you make it sound like the whole town will be pointing...

  2. MATH during LVN school YIKES!!!!

    luvmy2angels replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I let the fear of math keep me from becoming a nurse for 15 years!! If I can do it, you can do it. I was awful in math in high school and got mostly D's. But now I can figure out some of the most...

  3. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    luvmy2angels replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not myself personally, but there are at least 4 nurses that I work with now that are working full time and going to RN school. Good Luck to

  4. Temp and dying....

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is it true that the body's temp increases the closer the person is to death?? I always thought it was the opposite. For those of you that have followed my posts my grandfather is on the last step of...

  5. Being an LPN is not even anything important.

    luvmy2angels replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Only one word came to mind when thinking of your "friend"....jealousy. That green eyed monster came blaring out and she was just trying to "one up" you. Move on to more better

  6. What do you do to calm yourself at work?

    luvmy2angels replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    I must agree with Lori on the ciggy break. In fact I hadn't smoked for a good 3-4 years until I started my new job (which I LOVE) EXCEPT for one other LPN that works on my nerves SOOOOOOOO bad that I...

  7. Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    luvmy2angels replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    No, we don't allow smoking anywhere on the property, even if staff wants to smoke we must go down the street to the

  8. LPN scope of practice

    luvmy2angels replied to kk2000's topic in Florida Nursing

    In most states an LPN can pretty much do anythig an RN can. I know in my State (PA) LPNs cannot hang blood to do a blood transfusion or hang IV chemotherapy, we can do IVs as long we are certified...

  9. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions on how to enforce the importance of infection control??? Over the past 2 weeks we have had 4 new residents get UTIs the bacteria...e-coli. Some of the aides don't wear gloves at all...

  10. Another question.

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

    It all depends on what types of offenses are on your record. Some schools won't even allow you to enroll with certain types of things on your record. The best advice is to go to the state BON website...

  11. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    luvmy2angels replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I thank you all for your wonderful ideas. I met with my RN supervisor last night and she had a meeting with the CNAs and then met privately with some of the aides we are having specific problems with....

  12. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    luvmy2angels replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    UM, do you work where I do?? I don't think so. If you are going to take posts like this THAT personally seek some help. If you have nothing of value to offer please don't reply. I am looking for some...

  13. What do you call the teachers??

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

    We called our instructors Mrs.____. They weren't college

  14. PA NClex results?

    luvmy2angels replied to tinyfeet28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here is the website, it is updated every day at 7 am except for the weekend and holidays. They usually post results 48 hours after you have taken the exam. Best of Luck!!...

  15. are calculators allowed during NCLEX?

    luvmy2angels replied to krave's topic in International Nursing

    You are not allowed to take anything in with you at the exam. They will provide you with a white wipe-off board and marker and the computer you use to take the exam has a calculator on it that you may...

  16. Best watch for clinicals?

    luvmy2angels replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the type that pins onto my scrub top. I was never much of a watch person and never thought about the bacteria part until i read your question, but I don't think my watch gets nearly as...

  17. G-Tube Feedings and loose stools

    luvmy2angels replied to kwagner_51's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, she needs some type of barrier cream, we use baza where I work and it works really well. Her skin will only continue to get worse if this isn't addressed. I also agree to document your...

  18. Nursing salary ....

    luvmy2angels replied to MuddaMia's topic in General Nursing

    I live in PA and started at $18/hour during the week and $19/hour for the weekends. I work in LTC which generally pays more than hospitals or Dr offices. Also, don't know if you are going to be an RN...

  19. Hello!!

    luvmy2angels replied to adventure girl's topic in Legal

    Howdy and welcome, good luck to you

  20. Problem with coworker (long)

    luvmy2angels replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If your not happy and the managers don't want to help fix the situation then leave and look for another

  21. Rn not giving scheduled meds

    luvmy2angels replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    These are definately med errors and where I work narc med errors are SERIOUS!! Too many and you are gone...and this nurse probably would be gone. Something just smells fishy about

  22. A hospital here pays G.N.s $18.xx/hour before licensure!

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

    Yeah, just keep in mind that the cost of living is probably doubled there also!! We had considered moving (not to California) but another state where nurses were paid more but when we researched the...

  23. Behaviors and Call Lights! Help!

    luvmy2angels replied to carolbear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there anything that you can do to distract the resident?? Did they have a hobby before they came into the facility that they don't have access to now?? Such as crocheting or some other type of...

  24. LPN's in Critical Care

    luvmy2angels replied to ALCCRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Reading hospital in PA hires LPNs is ALL areas of the hospital including ICU CCU NICU and MICU, ER and Trauma, Neuro trauma. In fact I don't think there is one area that they do not hire LPNs for....

  25. A hospital here pays G.N.s $18.xx/hour before licensure!

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

    As a new LPN in a somewhat rural area of PA i started out at $18/hour during the week and $19/hour on the weekend with a raise that should be just around the corner. I agree that research of areas and...