OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree. When I was a LPN, I assessed, provided teaching to pts and family members, and evaluate. The text book and nclex states we do not do these things, but it is not

  2. Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm so sorry that you are ignorant of some of the roles LPNs play. Honey, when you graduate you still may have a LPN that is your boss, maybe not in a clinical expect but in LTC many LPNS supervised...

  3. Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hear you. I was fed up with comments myself. I was a LPN for 2.5 years and dang proud of it! I learned way more as a LPN then I did in RN school. LPNs are REAL nurses too and people need to...

  4. Official RN!!!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to oztizz184's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yay!

  5. New Grad RN - ICU

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to californiarnbsn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ruby answered it all! Well done, RUBY. I'm a new grad RN ( with 2.5 years of LPN exp.) and I started in ICU ! I love it! I went through and currently going through every thing ruby described. I get to...

  6. Lactulose and MOM?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in Patient Medications

    home > drugs and supplements >...

  7. Dangerous and Demented: What Usually Happens?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First let me say that I'm sorry your MIL is suffering from Alhezimers. They don't know what they are doing, and often are referred to as trouble makers by the staff and other residents. As you know,...

  8. Thank you to the ICU nurses

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Critical Care

    I pray your loved one pulls through. Kudos to the ICU nurses giving great care and consoling you. This is what makes me roll out of bed at 4:45am, I love being a nurse ( specifically in ICU).

  9. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    The purpose of this thread is to pass "pearls of wisdom" to novice nurses, experienced nurses may learn something too. I'm not a new nurse, 3 years in but I can still use some pearls. I'll go first:...

  10. When does the anxiety go away???

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Animal3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I too have anxiety that sometimes don't go away. I have a prescription for Ativan for that and it helps me tremendously. I would suggest anything that helps you to relax after work and before work....

  11. What specialty are you considering?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This was my attitude. As a new grad RN I was elated to get offered

  12. CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is ludacris. When I was an aide in medsurg it was no issue for me to get vital signs. The nurses had enough on their plate. Nurses can do the job of a CNA but the CNA cannot do the job of a...

  13. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You did great. I would have been petrified to help being that gun shots were involved. Remember your safety comes first. I've stop at accidents before but I made sure the scene was safe first and...

  14. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like others have said, you are trying to compare apples and oranges. Both are health care professionals, both have important jobs, and not one is better than the

  15. What is your window to complete your q4h assessments?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Great point of view. I always provide ongoing assessments but I guess I'm trying to be so perfect that I feel like I have to constantly re-assess for 7,11, and 3. Gosh, I have so much to

  16. RIP poor child

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family and you.

  17. Depressed with my Job

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to sjerseymom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't have any advice. I was just touched my your story and feel sorry about your situation. I couldn't imagine what you are going through. I pray things get better. Take care of yourself, you are a...

  18. RNs who work both hospitals and LTC, is your pay the same?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I made way more money in LTC then the

  19. Which shift do you prefer, 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm and why?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    I'm torn between the two! I love nights because its' less chaotic with staff and the shift diff isn't bad either. I hate nights because it really throws me off, sometimes I don't know whether I'm...

  20. Is it possible for a RN to work five 12 hr days?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. My shifts are 13 hours plus. Why? I'm new to ICU and I have no choice but to get to work really early to prepare for my day. I find myself leaving on time most days but that is because I...

  21. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MedSurger's topic in Critical Care

    Is this your hospital policy? I travel off the unit with my patients alone without ACLS... Just curious. BTW- I take the course next week, they fill up fast in my

  22. Is it possible for a RN to work five 12 hr days?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 23 years old and there is no way I would do it. Being 23 and in shape does not make us invinsible. We will feel it too. Trust me, I

  23. Need REAL feedback, new grad resume

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to froggirl1129's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The resume needs to be more condensed. Take out some of the skills highlights. Some are repetitive. Try to use specific highlights instead of general ones. Good

  24. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MedSurger's topic in Critical Care

    Awesome

  25. Overwhelmed

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is a specialty where many employees are forced to cut corners at times due to the demands placed on them by the higher ups. At this time you have to do what is best for you. Update your resume and...