lpnshortygurl

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1. Do you chart lies?

   lpnshortygurl replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

   I work in LTC at a SNF and we have 30 patients per nurse. Of these 30 patients we are to sign off that we do a full head to toe body audit (skin sweep) on approximately 10 of these patients per shift....

2. Excelsior LPN to RN- Use Rue?

   lpnshortygurl replied to Nurse40LPN's topic in LPN to RN

   Hey there :) I emailed you... I also wanted to let you know that I got an email from RUE today and they are offering 1 dollar down for a limited time.. I asked for more info so I will update you when...

3. Excelsior LPN to RN- Use Rue?

   lpnshortygurl replied to Nurse40LPN's topic in LPN to RN

   Bonnie,Thanks so much for the info! I will look into it. I am glad to know I do not have to use college

4. I hate being a nurse

   lpnshortygurl replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thank you.. but really I didn't do anything special... I just did what I could with what I was dealt... I do appreciate your kind words but even though it may not seem like it.. there are plenty of...

5. Let's See Some Positivity! :)

   lpnshortygurl replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

   I couldn't have said it better myself!

6. Excelsior LPN to RN- Use Rue?

   lpnshortygurl replied to Nurse40LPN's topic in LPN to RN

   Thank you all... i tried to use College Network before and they charged me thousands upon thousands of dollars and never even sent me any books or any information at all.. I hadn't heard a word from...

7. I hate being a nurse

   lpnshortygurl replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have been an LPN in LTC for 8 years now.. I have only done SNF work since I graduated. I can honestly say that I know exactly where you are coming from. Every last word of what you said was true...

8. I hate being a nurse

   lpnshortygurl replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I definitely have felt that way in some cases.. and does that make me a bad person? NO WAY!! The fact is that I would NEVER actually say what I am thinking if it was hurtful or mean in any way... But...

9. I hate being a nurse

   lpnshortygurl replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   annoying family members." NO! your 100 year old mom is not better than she was 90 minutes ago. She is still brain dead. can I get off the phone now?" "she's been here for years and I've never met you,...

10. Start in LTC next week what do I really need to write for nursing notes?

    lpnshortygurl replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN 8 years but I have only worked in 2 facilities during this time. Both facilities were completely different on what was required in daily documentation. I believe the facility where...

11. Let's See Some Positivity! :)

    lpnshortygurl replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say that I wake up Every day and I am happy to go to work! I know you probably think I am full of it but I seriously LOVE being a Nurse and I LOVE my job! Does that mean that I do not...

12. Excelsior LPN to RN- Use Rue?

    lpnshortygurl replied to Nurse40LPN's topic in LPN to RN

    This is probably going to sound incredibly dumb but what is RUE? I am currently an LPN and I am going to South University Online for my Bachelor in Health Science but that is only because I do not...

13. Please review my resume

    lpnshortygurl replied to hnh573's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would add a little more.. You can use Word and they have templates that actually make it really easy to put together a great looking resume. It looks a little bare with just the job info.. Good...

14. Oklahoma skilled nursing facility question

    lpnshortygurl replied to NURSE2306's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a concrete answer but I can tell you a situation I was in. A patient at the LTC/REHAB facility where i work was on antihypertensive medication and her husband was POA. He disagreed with...

15. Transferring License from Fl to PA

    lpnshortygurl replied to lpnshortygurl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here is the deal.. My LPN license expired July of 2005 (this year) and I need to renew and then transfer or whatever to practice in Pa. The reason I didn't bother is because I am 9 months pregnant and...