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  1. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    platinum_garb replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would like to offer what may be unpopular opinions, but here goes...I think there is a good chance that I could walk into the RN boards and pass the exam cold. However, that is because I am an...

  2. Hospice Nursing for LPNs

    platinum_garb replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hospice was my first job right after

  3. Come on...share your silly clinic visits

    platinum_garb replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in School

    word of mouth is a wonderful thing. one kid must have told a friend that if you have pink eye you get to be out for a few days while its contagious...because in one day i had 5 kids come and ask me...

  4. Mrsa ??

    platinum_garb replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    i had a confirmed case. the student is out for the time being. it's definitely not a reason to panic. i think the tabloid-like newspaper articles are making people

  5. What is your BIGGEST pet peve about school nursing ?

    platinum_garb replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    let me see... teachers who think that the school nurse is present to diagnose illness, students who walk in with a bottle of newly prescribed meds in their pocket who dont understand why you cannot...

  6. School Nurses cover more than one school?

    platinum_garb replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    at my school, the RN is only present 3 days a week-mostly to do administrative duties. i, and LPN, am present 5 days a week for the medically fragile students. we have two campuses and i only work...

  7. LPN Wages in Chicago Area

    platinum_garb replied to TimBukWho?'s topic in Illinois Nursing

    the wages vary depending on where you go in chicago-north vs. south side, suburbs, etc. also, i would agree that there is a preference toward RN's vs. LPN's in the hospital setting. a good idea...

  8. Thinking about school nursing

    platinum_garb replied to bknyrn's topic in School

    I was reading back through the forum and noticed this had no replies. I think that as long as you have an orientation that makes you feel comfortable and a good network of one or two other school...

  9. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    platinum_garb replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a retail manager for several years before deciding to go back to school to pursue my health care career. Nursing is my first step and is providing a nice income doing something I enjoy while I...

  10. New agency Home Health RN, What is the usual rate in Chicago?

    platinum_garb replied to pedsBSN-RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    i am an agency LPN. my suggestion to you would be to cold call another agency here in chicago and ask what their going rate for a similar contract would be. im getting the feeling that you feel they...

  11. Anyone love their facility?

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. I ended up getting hired by a wonderful agency and have done some home health work for them. I now am working (through the agency) for CPS. I love

  12. Anyone love their facility?

    platinum_garb posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey! I'll be moving to the north side of Chicago at the end of July/beginning of August. I'm keeping a look out for LPN positions in (preferrably) acute or sub-acute care, but would be willing to...

  13. looking for the name of a facility in Skokie

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hmm...im definitely familiar with that mall...haha ill have to look into your lead. i appreciate the

  14. looking for the name of a facility in Skokie

    platinum_garb posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey! I was doing a job search through monster or hot jobs or one of those sites and saw an interesting ad in april. I guess I didnt save it as a favorite or lost track of it in general and wonder if...

  15. More dress code questions

    platinum_garb replied to Ignatious's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should always present yourself in the best way possible upon the first meeting/interview. First impressions are often made within the first 30 seconds of meeting someone new! I also think...

  16. I need some guidance...

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

    it's my understanding that the list of people who gets up before the end of the midnight shift is some standing agreement between the midnoc and day shift crew at my facility. does that mean if the...

  17. I need some guidance...

    platinum_garb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I need some advice. Here is my story to date... I accepted a CNA position at a LTC facility. I had applied for a position in the related hospital because I know that I prefer acute care, but it is...

  18. what to wear?

    platinum_garb replied to asquared's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To me, business casual excludes sneakers, denim, regular t-shirts, shorts and/or capris and scrubs. I say scrubs only because it has been drilled into me by various instructors and guidance...

  19. I need some guidance...

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

    Thank you. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who hates that part of the

  20. I need some guidance...

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

    I truly appreciate the opinions that have been shared so far. I am thinking it through. I spoke with two of my nursing instructor's today and got both of their opinions (separately) as well. I will...

  21. why so mean?

    platinum_garb replied to johnsonprn2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I normally don't throw in my opinion on the slamfests that happen in these threads, but I felt compelled to here. The staff CNA's/Aides/whatever shouldn't be "training" the students in the first...

  22. Am I the only one that hates clinical?

    platinum_garb replied to scubadooII's topic in General Students

    you know, when i was in the cna program i hated my clinicals. i think my biggest issue was feeding in LTC care facilities in the skilled wings. i couldn't stomach it. I have two finals next week,...

  23. Medication Check Off!

    platinum_garb replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Students

    i had to do something similar to that as well. i was handed an MAR and had to do my oral meds, rectal suppository, IM and Subq injections, and be able to answer any questions she had while i prepared...

  24. CNA question. hope its ok to ask here.

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

    Tommy, I can say from just finishing my CNA clinicals in March...the ladies and one guy I shadowed were amazing. They zipped around the long term care facility dilligently responding to call lights...

  25. Calling All CNA's!

    platinum_garb replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hello! I am Georgia and I am a CNA who has not yet worked as a CNA officially. I got my certification because it was required for the nursing program. I am beginning my classes in just less than a...