Lifeofanurse

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1. Thinking of LVN...don't do it.

   Lifeofanurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   My thought was simple. Do my LVN then work while I got my RN. It seemed simple. NOT SO MUCH. Entry level jobs for an LVN are few and far between. It takes months and months if not LONGER to find a...

2. Indiana State University Online LVN to RN program

   Lifeofanurse replied to S-Rank's topic in Indiana State University

   I'm no expert and I'm doing the same research you guys are but what I learned from someone who did the BSN through Excelsior is that while ISU is expensive...Excelsior requires multiple trips to NY...

3. Interview for ER/ school conflict

   Lifeofanurse replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely bring it up. It is much better to be upfront about when you are not available. Yes, this could be a deal breaker for them....but what would you do if they hired you and scheduled you and...

4. Drug companies are ridiculous...

   Lifeofanurse replied to VolunteerCPR's topic in General Nursing

   I learned something interesting...maybe not entirely true but it sure seems like it might be... drug companies can renew their patents by conducting clinical trials on drugs currently in use by...

5. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

   Lifeofanurse replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

   This needs to be added to the "if I see one more XXX post..." If your worried about when your going to be drug tested I would say there are other issues that need addressed before you even consider...

6. Pot Smoking and Nursing

   Lifeofanurse replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

   I suddenly feel very very stupid. Ok...I had to go through a zillion background checks (seriously like a major that covered my whole state) to work my last job because it was with kids (not...

7. If I see one more post titled....

   Lifeofanurse replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

   Just saw another one... "OMG...will I be able to get licensed" due to a disclosed/undisclosed issue that is clearly outlined on their states BON. Good Lord...go read the dang BON website. Do your own...

8. improving staff responsiveness

   Lifeofanurse replied to idonthaveaphd's topic in General Nursing

   Now that made me giggle. I need to get my ability to "run like a ninja" up to speed before I find a job.

9. improving staff responsiveness

   Lifeofanurse replied to idonthaveaphd's topic in General Nursing

   I got it. Tell them to do it. Period. It doesn't matter if your a tech, a PT, OT, staff nurse whatever...if you work for that facility and your part of the healthcare team you should be answering call...

10. Family Members

    Lifeofanurse replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing Capecodmermaid!!! Of course my thought wasn't near as colorful or clever... I just think there are some things that don't need to be said. If I say "You cannot get out of...

11. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    Lifeofanurse replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    wow...I just read page one. Not all 15. Pot smoking nurses...WOW! Can someone fill me in where this is going down .... cause I don't want any of my loved ones treated by these yahoos! I don't want a...

12. How would you respond to this??

    Lifeofanurse replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    oh my! Sounds like your in for a rough ride my friend. Unless she's Edith Bunker she truly knows better and that was a bait.... Let the games begin...and your not even married yet! Good Lord! I'll be...

13. Denied admission for BSN program

    Lifeofanurse replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am thinking outside the box. But don't think you need to run and sign up for classes until your sure how they choose from the applicant pool. There are so many variables that until you know that...

14. How to get yourself ready for a long day in the OR?

    Lifeofanurse replied to Monica08's topic in Operating Room

    We only had a short clinical round in OR. Thankfully. I got out of one of them...the second...I dang near went down for the count. and it was a short surgery...just freaked me out. It was a...

15. This just gripes the crud out of me...

    Lifeofanurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    So when he pulls a "slip and fall" act in the middle of Walmart...and claims it was because his dr/clinic refused to issue him medication for his 'breathing problems'...he got SOB, got dizzy and fell....