HippyDippyLPN

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  1. LPN with mostly LTC experience...

    HippyDippyLPN replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I think your chances are good! They know your experience so if they did not think it was suitable I would think they would not have even called you. I had 2 years LTC when I was hired at an allergy...

  2. Happiness vs more money

    HippyDippyLPN replied to adamsmom2's topic in General Nursing

    Do you what you like. I will give you a bit of my past experience. My parents were going to pay for my education at a state college. I screwed around for a semester, got horrible grades, and dropped...

  3. Change in Career, LPN to Desk Job

    HippyDippyLPN replied to Licensedtocare's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    office management, clinical coordinator,

  4. Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to mrspolly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    and I would not feel bad for not wanting to work in a hospital with small children! I have two under 3 and there is no way I could do those hours and work holidays right now, it's some of why I left...

  5. Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to mrspolly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an LPN and working in a clinical FP. In our area all the Ped's offices are staffed by only LPN's and RN's ( there are exceptions of course). I got the FP job because I applied for the Ped one and...

  6. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    6 months ago I would say do not be a nurse, but then again I was in LTC forever. Being a nurse is the only profession I have known so I cant really relate it to anything else. But I will say my mother...

  7. Need some peer direction

    HippyDippyLPN replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    you are coming of as angry and defensive even in these posts. There is a difference between standing up for yourself and jumping down someone's throat every time you think someone is treating you...

  8. State-Mandated Nurse Staffing Levels Alleviate Workloads, Leads to Lower Patient Mortality

    HippyDippyLPN replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    We need this in the whole US. But in LTC. The ratios are nearly criminal and yet it gets worse every

  9. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    the ONLY reason it bothers me is that it's mandated. Not that its the flu shot (which my job does inforce) but I do not like when a employer steps into personal descions and forces as a do it or be...

  10. How do you cope with looking "too young" to be a nurse?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to LaceyRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel your pain! I was 19 when I started nursing school, 20 when I graduated. I always got the " are you old enough to do this?" I always want to say no I am not but they were really desperate and...

  11. I finally fell prey to the LTC politicos after a year and a half.....

    HippyDippyLPN replied to mamarhonda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    that really sucks, I am so sorry. This happens all the time in LTC which is why I got out. Its great skill to do things to cover your butt but its another to have to be paranoid all the time that...

  12. Late nights at doctor's office

    HippyDippyLPN replied to ShiphrahPuah's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    we run into the pt's getting mad about wait times with our popular MD as well. but he spends a lot of time with each pt, making sure all their concerns are addressed. The pts know he is always behind...

  13. Late nights at doctor's office

    HippyDippyLPN replied to ShiphrahPuah's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We have three late nights at our clinic that go till about 9 pm. We each take one night a week. But we do not go in that day till 1 pm and we get another half day off the next day so from 8 to 12. Our...

  14. Online LPN to RN Classes

    HippyDippyLPN replied to amberfdavis's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are a couple like college network and excelsior (sp??) but I havent heard the best things about the online LPN to RN. Make sure you research if you are considering this, I know a lot of nurses...

  15. New grad, first week off orientation and assigned at student nurse

    HippyDippyLPN replied to aem31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was in LTC with 2 years exp under my belt I wouldnt take students. I didnt feel like I could juggle my 30 patients while teaching someone. It would be unfair to them as a student and to me as...

  16. How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Loans! Due to my parents income I was not able to get any financial aid. Which is crazy because I was 19, living on my own, and supporting myself but oh well it's worth

  17. Patient test results

    HippyDippyLPN posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I just started in a family practice and am planning on seeking out the answer from my boss but I also wanted to see what other nurses do in this situation. When the MD gets back not so great test...

  18. Copy and paste in EMR

    HippyDippyLPN replied to bones1096's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our EHR doesnt even allow us to copy and paste! The only times its very frusterating is when I need to annotate the same thing on a couple of labs (like faxed w/ results to x-ray, md notified, etc...

  19. Considering just taking boards and be a LPN...does that make me a failure?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No! I wrote a post about this the other day. People are always asking " When are you going for your RN?" Right now my answer is never. It might change if I feel like I want it but right now I like...

  20. How much personal info do you share with pts?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to Bouncyball's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I dont really share much besides little tid bits like I am married, have kids, etc. Hell I dont even tell my co workers personal things

  21. Develop a Thick Skin - How?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to *4!#6's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I too was like you and still am a bit. very sensitive and took things personally. with time being on the job as a nurse and just growing a bit more mature I realized other people's negativity isnt...

  22. LPN Student needs advice

    HippyDippyLPN replied to maddiesmommy0204's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work for a FP clinic and I have a regular mon-fri 8 to 5 schedule. I love it! Paid holidays off too :

  23. I'm curious...did you have to pay for uniform?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to shudva's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program was 20k and it included all supplies like uniforms, books,

  24. Cost of Part time LVN/LPN SCHOOL

    HippyDippyLPN replied to bbent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    is it less to do full time I would think? If so try to make that happen because 28k for a LPN education is VERY high. I paid 20k for 12 months which is IMO also very high and I did not qualify for...

  25. LPN student to start in 2 weeks...questions and opinions please!

    HippyDippyLPN replied to ArieElizabeth's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Get the shot! I was terrified of it for so long for dumb reasons. None of my jobs required it till my current one. My advice is dont do the flu mist, do the shot. I had one day of being slightly achey...