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    Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    Wild Irish LPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone...I am a mere three months from becoming a LPN, very excited and proud of my accomplishment....Nursing is my "second career" that I started at 42....a little older than most students to...
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    University of Phoenix LPN to BSN 2012....Any Insight's?

    Wild Irish LPN posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hello Fellow Nusring Students....I am close to enrolling in the LPN to BSN Program at UOP for the Fall, 2012 start....before I do I wanted some feedback regarding the program and what your...
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    Death Is A Journey

    Wild Irish LPN replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    That was a beautiful article Jade...I have not been on these boards for quite a while and this was so timely for me....I am headed into Hospice Nursing PT to compliment my Skilled Rehab career...I...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I am sorry Mr. Wood...that wasn't a Tylenol, that indeed was a
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Famous last words..."I can assure that there is absolutely no chance that your people will wiped-out by Small Pox, it's all
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    starting a nursing career in late 30's

    Wild Irish LPN replied to kkroczek1976's topic in Nursing Career

    I was the young age of 41 when I became a nurse....best decision I ever made....wanted to do it when I had the chance when I attended college the first time around, but let the percieved "stigma" of...
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    Where does one find a job in addictions nursing?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Addictions

    Corrections Nursing....sadly at least 85% of the inmates I care for have some kind of substance/mental health issues and or addictions....it is a great way to learn how to Tx these issues and develop...
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    Time Off to Vote

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Screen name's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    early voting is available just about everywhere...no need for time
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    Do you have a set schedule?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Monday-Wednesday 1800-0630....love this schedule, and at least for now it is set in stone, well I hope
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    You're going to think I'm nuts

    Wild Irish LPN replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I loved my time in Nursing School, so I get what you are saying....but you know what is even better?, being a nurse afterwards....I love my job, and all the learning that comes with
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    Develop a Thick Skin - How?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to *4!#6's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a timely posting OP....I feel you, I really do....I too am that same gentle soul, well mannered and respectful of my fellow nurses....well everyone I come in contact with to be honest...when I...
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    Sexual harrassment?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Flamingonurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get what you are saying, and you are actually "by the book" correct....but, as nurses we should be able to read into situations and use our good nurses gut/judgement....doesn't mean she should have...
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    Sexual harrassment?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Flamingonurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to agree...being the only male nurse on my team I too listen to my peers talk, at length about the men in there lives....and everything that goes with....in a way I feel happy that they feel...
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    Coffee Is My Medicine

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    coffee is wonderful for my mind and soul when 0300 rolls around....just enough to keep me sharp and fueled for my shift "homestretch"....all in all I drink about six cups per
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "so , how would you describe the color and amount of your sinus
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    Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

    that is the very reason I became a nurse in the first place....hot, slutty
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    "You look tired"

    Wild Irish LPN replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    oh yeah...I get it, I am writing this (while feeling extremely exhausted, and grumpy)....I normally work 3-12's in a row, with an occasional "bonus" shift at time and a half....wondering if that bonus...
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    Mistakes... Feel like there is no coming back from it

    Wild Irish LPN replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is some of the best advice I have heard here on AN, so very
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    Mistakes... Feel like there is no coming back from it

    Wild Irish LPN replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you can feel very lonely when you make mistakes, lonely and foolish....I know first hand, as do many other nurses....I made my first big mistake a little over a month in to my first job, just after...
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    LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    lol...seriously I am offended that it was closed....one can come on and stir up craziness, day after day and for what?....to stroke a fragile ego?....OMG!....whatever, I will just turn my attention to...
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    I Just Love the LPN v. RN Debates....yea!....

    Wild Irish LPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Don't you just love coming by AN and while you are doing some browsing, come across that old favorite thread titled, "LPN's Suck, RN's Rule" or vice versa....seriously, this has become an issue in my...
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    I Just Love the LPN v. RN Debates....yea!....

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    because I love having my head banged against the wall...day after day....actually, I was expecting this response....I did so because no one to date has simply called these themes what they are,...
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    LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would never "flame" anyone I promise...thgis is a topic that comes up just about like clock work every 3-4 days it seems...these threads are never helpful, always negative and really makes me hate...
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    LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    okay...I just went back and read them all....makes me wanna get a good, let's stoke the fires, "LPN v. RN v. BSN Fight to the Death" thread is on the horizon...I can smell
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    LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I haven't read any responses to the OP's original post, I can only imagine that we are re-hashing the same ole tired arguement...my only question is this, can we please, for the love of sweet baby...