JenLPN001

JenLPN001

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  1. Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    JenLPN001 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    If it's a patient you've had long term contact with, especially in a LTC setting, then they become a part of your extended family. You laugh with them, cry with them, sometimes do battle for them, and...

  2. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    JenLPN001 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok one more.... not a doc but a friend of mine introduces her ex as "Richard Cranium"..... not funny you say? Convert each name to it's simpler

  3. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    JenLPN001 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    My junior high principal was named Mr Slaughter. Every time a kid would get called to the office, you'd hear a bunch of people saying "ooooooo you're heading to the SLAUGHTER

  4. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    JenLPN001 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well let's see... I know of a dentist named Dr. Pinch, another one named Dr. Hurt....and an OB/GYN named Dr.

  5. LPN school..NO graduation!!

    JenLPN001 replied to oglpn2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow... you know though, I've heard of this becoming more and more common and it's a shame. We had the full deal, and the pride shone... although we did have to move venues because the roof of the...

  6. Not sure what to do

    JenLPN001 replied to bbgirlmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you looked into working for a VA hospital? I know they give preference to veterans, the pay is good, the benefits are outstanding and there's even a chance to travel if you want. Just a...

  7. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

    JenLPN001 replied to azcna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Took me five months BUT I decided to take one last "summer vacation" before I started looking. Took a couple weeks after I started applying. Graduated high school at 17, nursing school at 18 and was...

  8. Is this a med error on my part?

    JenLPN001 replied to heynurse1971's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've always followed one simple rule: DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING! A lot of times, we get admits either at shift change OR right in the middle of a meal when everyone's busier than one armed paper...

  9. Has Nursing hardened you?

    JenLPN001 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Hardened? No. More apt to speak my mind and fight for my patients? Definitely. I've been an LPN since 1989 and have never known a co-worker to have a problem with either drugs or alcohol. Do a lot of...

  10. I'll be serving whine at my pity party

    JenLPN001 replied to jadedjane's topic in General Nursing

    Have to say I love the sense of humor you have about the entire situation. That'll take you far in nursing!! As far as typos... you show me one person who swears they've never sent out a document with...

  11. What's in your bag?

    JenLPN001 replied to jazziejp89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I found very early on that it also never hurts to have a spare uniform hidden somewhere. Not necessarily in your bag of course, but keep one in the car. You never know when someone's gonna hurl...

  12. Not sure what to do

    JenLPN001 replied to bbgirlmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being an LPN in Virginia I'd have to say that the majority of hospitals and specialty clinics, etc, are hiring nothing but RN's. It's weird, there's a hospital near me that has an LPN school but then...