VictoriaGayle

VictoriaGayle

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  1. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    VictoriaGayle replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are lots of superstitions regarding cauls. Sometimes they are red which supposedly means the baby is going to be a

  2. How do you talk to patients with weight issues?

    VictoriaGayle replied to CrystalSSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When discussing weight with someone who is underweight, especially if you suspect an eating disorder, the "you could die" approach really isn't helpful. Obviously confrontational tones are going to...

  3. Pain Dilemma Customer Service?

    VictoriaGayle replied to RNnur's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my c-section there was some sort of issue with electronic charting so I was with out any form of pain management most of the time I was in the recovery room. Freaking torture. You'd think...

  4. "Baby Friendly"

    VictoriaGayle replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I support breast feeding, but I wish it didn't seem like your options are one extreme or the other. Every mother baby pairing is unique and deserves care (and a feeding method) that takes that in...

  5. Praying in the work place

    VictoriaGayle replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    There is a difference in publicly praying and institutionalized prayer. A staff meeting isn't the same as praying with a willing patient. It infringes on the religious rights of employees who may...

  6. street drugs vs. prescribed drugs

    VictoriaGayle replied to ERRN92's topic in Emergency

    I would love to see that. Seriously though, is Ativan a depressant? Because "speedballing" (is there a medical term for that?) would explain the

  7. Peer Evaluations- Venting

    VictoriaGayle replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe optional means up to the supervisor? That does sound like a bad

  8. How are you paying for Nursing school?

    VictoriaGayle replied to jvanwoman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The idea of student loans terrify me. I got enough grants and scholarships to cover my costs and then some, so I'll get a little bit of money to help with living expenses. I don't want to work full...

  9. no random drug testing

    VictoriaGayle replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Nursing Career

    Even fast food places make you agree to random drug screenings. So I doubt a change of career will help. Even if they don't do a pre employment screen, almost all employers have something in your...

  10. took the nclex yestrday

    VictoriaGayle replied to neliztanee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to everyone who passed and good luck to those about to take it! Is it really as hard as everyone says it

  11. Ventage

    VictoriaGayle replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I feel poor now, 60k is rich to me! I only have one kid, and don't own a home or anything else I'd need to make payments on so that helps. We are currently scraping by on my fiances income, which...

  12. Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

    VictoriaGayle replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It depends on your area and what you want to do. Search LPN job advertisements or even LPN job statistics in your area. If you are only interested in a certain type of job that LPNs in your area...

  13. street drugs vs. prescribed drugs

    VictoriaGayle replied to ERRN92's topic in Emergency

    Could you imagine them teaching that in school? I'm picturing an instructor lecturing on proper crack to Ativan ratio. Could your patients be "speedballing"? I've seen people on steer drugs who mixed...

  14. Is there an easy way memorizing drug names?

    VictoriaGayle replied to mariamawit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So you can treat it kind of like med term by mesmerizing roots, prefixes and suffixes? Or am I miss understanding. I'm about to start my LPN program and just realized I'd have to know drug names,...

  15. Can an LPN continue working at there old job as a CNA

    VictoriaGayle replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd be very afraid of that. That seems like the only real reason for hiring like that. Give someone the pay and workload of a CNA, expect them to do LPN duties on top of CNA duties, then if anything...

  16. Do you wanna be an RN??

    VictoriaGayle replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I guess I was worried that was more of a problem than it is. (I'm really socially awkward and paranoid about doing something wrong.) I don't really get the logic, maybe it's because they felt people...

  17. LPN to BSN

    VictoriaGayle posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I'm about to start my LPN program and plan on bridging after wards. I live in West Virginia and have been researching programs, and there are a few. However all but one is ASN. So far I have found...

  18. Do you wanna be an RN??

    VictoriaGayle replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It was just one thread (I think i read it about a year ago) and they seemed to think people are using it as a stepping stone and that you should go right through RN school if your ultimate goal isn't...

  19. Is it right to pursue nursing if the school is 2 hrs away from husband & kids?

    VictoriaGayle replied to fbanh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope everything works out for you. I know it can be so hard wanting to be with your baby but also wanting to fulfill your dreams. I had to postpone school for a year because my baby was due in the...

  20. Pell Grant AND Student Loan???

    VictoriaGayle replied to mnewbaker's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should be able to. Also look into scholarships! I'm in the same boat as you, but my school doesn't participate in student loans. However I have received enough grants and scholarships to cover...

  21. fire policy

    VictoriaGayle replied to makes needs known's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Are they actually expecting you to do that, if you are right beside them and the fire is in their room or something? I was picturing someone noticing fire, then pulling the alarm as they ran down the...

  22. LPN to BSN

    VictoriaGayle replied to VictoriaGayle's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for the advice! I know my situation may change and all, I just feel like I should get some research out of the way first. Especially if there is anything I can do to knock off some of my...

  23. Do you wanna be an RN??

    VictoriaGayle replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN student that plans on bridging to RN. Of course when or even if that happens depends on a lot of course, but that's what I'm planning for the moment. The last time I was on here though I...

  24. If you have been accepted into a LPN program...

    VictoriaGayle replied to HeatherMax's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure, I took my TEAS last year and had to have my spot held. My school goes by rank, they only take the top 80 or so scores out of the qualifying applicants and did not give us a minimum. My...

  25. I love you boss ... BUT!!...

    VictoriaGayle replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    That is actually a huge pet peeve of mine (also probably the only pet peeve I have that is somewhat understandable). If company policy states you have to take "turns" then take turns! I understand...