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  1. Clinical Judgement Call...Not sure if I did the right thing

    LuvScience replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    Having your decision questioned by admin doesn't mean that you made an error in judgement. I agree with your assessment that the patient needed further evaluation. LTC administration is only...

  2. No Excuse for Mistake....

    LuvScience replied to Jolie's topic in Nursing News

    It sounds like the mom is overstating the danger of this particular situation in preparation for a lawsuit. However, I disagree with the other posters on this thread who are describing this situation...

  3. No Water at Lunch?!

    LuvScience replied to shark_nurse14's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse but is there some reason why a cup of tap water can't be served with lunch in addition to

  4. Telling Patients/Residents You Love Them?

    LuvScience replied to robynnel's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with this as long as it is just a suggestion and not a requirement. I understand the objections voiced in this thread by most of the other posters. However, I have worked in a...

  5. CNA vs. Fast food: Which is tougher?

    LuvScience replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN now but I have worked in fast food and as a CNA in the past. I would say that CNA work is, without a doubt, more difficult than fast food. When I first became a CNA I missed my low...

  6. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    LuvScience replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    Since you have been working towards paying off bills and saving money, it sounds like you are in a relativity good position to go back to school now if you choose to. However, I do not recommend doing...

  7. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    LuvScience replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    IMHO this entire issue is much ado about nothing. Our national conversation seems to center around one manufactured controversy after the next. I suspect that a year or so from now, we will all be...

  8. So I kind of messed up

    LuvScience replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry OP but you've blown your chance at your school's nursing program. I'm sure that you didn't realize the consequences of taking an Rx med that didn't belong to you but that doesn't change your...

  9. Nurses smoking weed?

    LuvScience replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Like many of the other posters here, I have no moral objection to marijuana and consider it safer than alcohol. However, I do not use it because I value my nursing license. I do personally think that...

  10. new lpn in Richmond va

    LuvScience replied to mardia11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hope that I am mistaken but it sounds like you are asking whether or not to lie on an application. Claiming to have experience that you do not actually have is not an option. There is nothing wrong...

  11. Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    LuvScience replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was once a CNA. After I had worked as a CNA for a few years, I began to feel experienced and knowledgeable. I watched the nurses at my facility and came to the conclusion that I worked harder than...

  12. Administering Tylenol to a friend

    LuvScience replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    I also heard a very similar lecture from an instructor in nursing school. However, allowing a friend access to my personal bottle of Tylenol is not the same as actually administering it as a nurse. If...

  13. Being Ignored

    LuvScience replied to clarinets's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you absolutely positive that these nurses are deliberately ignoring you? I have a tendency to become hyper-focused during some activities such as reading. If someone approaches me while I'm...

  14. Does anyone know of any places in Miami, Florida that is hire new grad Lpn's?

    LuvScience replied to NurseQuil07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with TheCommuter, your prospects will be better outside of south Florida. If you need to stay in the area, then I suggest applying to every LTC/SNF within a reasonable driving distance. I...

  15. I want to SELL my custom ebook bundle.

    LuvScience replied to Alyssa14's topic in General Students

    I have had pretty good luck selling books via craigslist to other students at my school. If these books are still required for incoming students then you might be able to find an interested buyer that...

  16. Upset Family

    LuvScience replied to DonaldE16's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the family's anger about not being notified of a fall. I don't normally call family members in the middle of the night unless its an emergency or I happen to know that they will be...

  17. Cc or university

    LuvScience replied to akcw1981's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    An academic adviser at your current school is the best person to answer these questions for you. Nursing programs at universities are not necessarily more or less competitive than those at community...

  18. What to study now??

    LuvScience replied to RN5348's topic in General Nursing

    I really like Khan Academy's educational material. Everything on the site is free and they also have NCLEX style questions now.

  19. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    LuvScience replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I didn't grow up in an environment like yours and I really want to tell you to wear whatever you feel is practical and comfortable. However, if your parents might seriously ask you to leave the home...

  20. NREMT-P to APRN

    LuvScience replied to MatthewGault's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered becoming a PA instead of an NP? Seems like that might be a more direct route to the role that you are interested in (mid level provider in acute care). Otherwise, you have 3...

  21. What should I do? BS in Bio with low GPA

    LuvScience replied to Goob038's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that you have chosen the wisest route to becoming a nurse, given your current situation. There are MSN programs available to non-nursing majors. However, I don't think that they are the best...

  22. Radiology or Sonograpy then ABSN?

    LuvScience replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in General Students

    This sounds like the most expensive way possible to become a nurse. Have you considered how you will pay tuition for both programs? Will you take out loans? I wouldn't recommend using this route to...

  23. Terminated after two months and in need of help please!

    LuvScience replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is news to me. Nurses are fired every day for a wide variety of reasons that may have nothing to do with actual nursing care. Maybe this is specific to a particular state? Can anyone else verify...

  24. Orienting as a new nurse

    LuvScience replied to theviolinist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This happens in LTC sometimes. Let your supervisor know that you don't feel ready to orient a new employee. If there is no way out then just do your best and try to stay positive. Good

  25. Terminated after two months and in need of help please!

    LuvScience replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Generally every nurse in a LTC/SNF is a "charge