IEDave ASN, CNA, LVN

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    Shockingly Humbled

    IEDave replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Interestingly, there's a genre referred to as "creative non-fiction" that this would fit into perfectly, assuming this describes a real-life event. It's in the form of a thriller, but describing an...
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    Linda Carter, Student Nurse

    IEDave replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh, this one just cries out for some "Kill Bill"-style martial arts action! BTW - why's the patient in the pharmacy? ---- Night Nurse Dave
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    Guys, what do you like best about being a nurse?

    IEDave replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    What - you don't like potato salad? Seriously - while it tends to sound trite, my biggest kick is the patients. As a former IT geek, that person-to-person interaction just wasn't there 99% of the...
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    Guys, what do you like best about being a nurse?

    IEDave replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    The excellent potato salad in the break room. -----
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    What are your plans??

    IEDave replied to ant2cory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well...in just under a week I begin my VN program. Uniforms are on order, all my goodies are purchased, been vaccinated for diseases that haven't evolved yet, and have had an intense relationship with...
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    "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    IEDave replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nah - already had intro sociology; only thing I learned is that it's a bad idea to take sociology from a disgruntled professor. Ended up getting 18 weeks of conspiracy theories for my trouble. Far as...
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    Per-diem nurses

    IEDave replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Funny you should mention this, LadyFree28 - my LTC does! Got scheduled to do a pt. escort run, and at the last minute they did a pt. shuffle so that they didn't need a CNA for the run. They paid me...
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    Has anyone else quit nursing for these reasons?

    IEDave replied to CynthiaG's topic in Retired Nurses

    First, I applaud you for (a) having the courage to go after an RN license, and (b) having the courage to say "this ain't for me". Neither one is an easy task - and, frankly, the only way you (or...
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    I feel like I'm too old for this

    IEDave replied to Lpn2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Too old? At 23? Hahahahahahahahahahahahah... I start LVN training in just under a week and a half, and I've got 27 years on you, kiddo. I'm going back for VN training at 50, after a 23-year stint in...
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    IEDave replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Two words - "custom ringtone". ----- Per Diem
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    those that decline fast

    IEDave replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The single biggest reason I took a CNA course was for this reason - to see what would happen when I faced death again. With both my parents, I was emotionally devastated when they died; with my dad it...
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    didn't start school til age 50

    IEDave replied to Whit'sBetterHalf's topic in General Students

    Been taking prereqs for the past year, and starting LVN training in a local CC in 14 days. Oh, and by the way - 50 y.o. male. -----
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    Math rage

    IEDave replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope - Payroll does that when calculating your paycheck.
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    Dyslexic CPR

    IEDave replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Reminds me of my last BLS
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    Being an ugly nurse

    IEDave replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whoops! Just noticed this is a "granny thread" - sorry! -----
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    Being an ugly nurse

    IEDave replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um, nope. First - I'm a relative noob @ 1 yr 3 mos. PD employment at a semi-local SNF as a CNA. 50 y.o., male pattern baldness, 5'7" & 290 lbs. Think "Pillsbury Doughboy" and you're on the right...
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    Volunteering to get foot in the door

    IEDave replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Afternoon AFwife727: My take is that it's not a bad way to get started; I've volunteered with hospice organizations and being able to caregive with clients definitely leads to connections. Keep in...
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    Leave a comment now before i go to bed! need CNA Advice!!

    IEDave replied to DavidSquire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're a worry wart & you'll be fine. Seriously. It takes awhile to get used to, and generally speaking your fellow CNAs will be there to help. Pretty much everyone knows what it's like when...
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    I want to be a nurse~~~!!!

    IEDave replied to rainbow0630's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While I'm not usually one to question anyone's desire, in your case I'd be looking very hard at other options. The reason for this is, nowhere in your post have you said anything about why you want to...
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    Pre-reqs while applying to ADN program

    IEDave replied to ccguz15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can't speak for Cerritos/Cypress/Long Beach, but I've been to the information sessions for Chaffey & RCC. In both cases, (a) you can apply with certain prereqs in progress, and (b) in both cases...
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    A little help

    IEDave replied to dixie24's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'd think just having stuck by her through NS would be a fine gift in and of itself! If you want something a bit more tangible... Engraved watch, pen, bandage scissors Super-comfy pair of non-skid...
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    Renewal of RN license with a ticket in another state

    IEDave replied to SWRNUSA's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    To paraphrase AN protocol - "You're not a REAL criminal - real criminals went to prison! We only talk to REAL criminals around here; come back when you're a REAL criminal..." Seriously - pure...
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    Nurse/Patient ratio - what's too much

    IEDave replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Depends on your role - are you supervising or working a run? In my LTC, RN's are typically supervising the LVN's, so their pt. load is between 30 - 90 depending on shift. LVN's usually get assigned a...
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    Big Decision--last minute opening

    IEDave replied to cecile9155's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    +1; look at it this way - you're making an opportunity for a person like, well, me! -----
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    Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

    IEDave replied to jjones1728's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Better bring some Febreze along for the decomp... As for me, I'd prefer CPR if for no other reason that I'm bloody well going to get that LVN license one way or another! -----