Lovely_RN

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  1. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    Lovely_RN replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've noticed that HHC facilities still hire a lot of LPNs but I have not seen too many listings in private hospitals for the NYC/Metro

  2. LPN versus CMA

    Lovely_RN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not on any high horse and no it isn't ALL about the money but your education should commensurate with your rate of pay (at least somewhat). I go to a school with an RN program and an MA program...

  3. LPN versus CMA

    Lovely_RN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't understand what all the fuss is about? Why should we give a rats behind about what a CMA can or cannot do? As long as they're NOT calling themselves nurses then they are welcome to bust their...

  4. Most Dangerous Part of Nursing

    Lovely_RN replied to SummitProduction's topic in General Nursing

    Unpredictable patients. I had 6"4' male bipolar resident who was going through a manic phase and had refused his 300mg of lithium for 3 days in a row threaten to get "Tony the Umbrella man" to take...

  5. WHY ARE NURSES SO RUDE to CNA's?

    Lovely_RN replied to nurse2be123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't treat the CNAs rudely because I was once a CNA and I was treated poorly by many nurses. There were a few nice ones but for the most part they treated me like I was a low-life

  6. CNM Programs, East Coast - Help!!

    Lovely_RN replied to aspireCNM's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Stonybrook (SUNY) also has a CNM program and their tuition is pretty

  7. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    Lovely_RN replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    Is human pee any worse than the pig intestines that Heparin is manufactured

  8. Plan B....LPN

    Lovely_RN replied to tanu830's topic in New York Nursing

    If you do the LPN at Monroe you can stay for one more year and do the RN there as well. It's pricey but it's two years from start to finish pre-reqs included. It's very intense and you will be in...

  9. It seems cruel to keep him alive!

    Lovely_RN replied to EscapeTheDungeon's topic in General Students

    Skilled nursing facilities have entire wings full of "vegetables" like the one you described. It's very sad for the resident when the family refuses to let go and they are left to linger for months...

  10. Are you content at LVN level?

    Lovely_RN replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in the second year of a 1+1 and my advice is to keep on going. The LPN license has been very good to me (financially) but NO I do not like my job at all. I work in a skilled nursing/long term care...

  11. Curious about the lab coats & high heels on my M-S floor

    Lovely_RN replied to vintagestudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    From your description I'm guessing nurse manger. It depends on what area of the country you are going to work in. If you work in an area with a shortage you might be able to become a NM with an ADN....

  12. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    Lovely_RN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Everything 80s is in fashion again so maybe that explains it. I was a kid in the 80s and that word was part of the slang we used back then; you took me back with that

  13. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    Lovely_RN replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wack? :chuckle That is sooooo very

  14. Economic crisis affecting new nurse hires?

    Lovely_RN replied to truejewel82's topic in New York Nursing

    The economy DOES have an effect on nursing jobs. It's already happening at my facility. They took away our wound care nurse and cut staffing on one of our units. The nurse's are fighting for their OT...

  15. Crushing Pills?

    Lovely_RN replied to Tnnurse22's topic in General Nursing

    We use the Silent Knight too and we have baggies that seal at the top so dust isn't a problem during crushing. I always try to avoid inhaling the dust when I am shaking it into the med

  16. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Lovely_RN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think another factor is that some inactive experienced nurses are returning to the bedside because either they can't find a job in another area or their spouses are out of work. My spouse works in...

  17. Private Trade School LPN-to-RN Program

    Lovely_RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    Good luck Commuter! I went the private trade school route and I have no regrets. Nothing against CCs and BSN programs but FOR ME this was the best decision. I didn't have the energy to commit to a...

  18. Each job title wears it's own color.

    Lovely_RN replied to borzoilady's topic in General Nursing

    The patients probably will not remember no matter how many times they are told who is who. When they want what they want anyone in scrubs is the nurse to them. I guess it does work to some extent...

  19. pls pray for me i need to finish the last 19chp in saunders book

    Lovely_RN replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You've already finished more than half of the book so pat yourself on the back for making it this far; you're doing

  20. husbands that won't help

    Lovely_RN replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    If you are serious about divorcing him file before you get your first RN job (and before he quits his job) or you will be stuck paying him

  21. embarressing moment in homecare

    Lovely_RN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Home Health

    That's a really inconsiderate thing to do, I wouldn't go

  22. Job crisis

    Lovely_RN replied to LPN825's topic in New York Nursing

    I see that she passed the NCLEX on 8/25 but has the OP received the actually license/registration

  23. Job crisis

    Lovely_RN replied to LPN825's topic in New York Nursing

    Is it possible that you aren't being considered because you haven't physically received your license yet? When I was job hunting at the beginning of the year a lot of places didn't even want to speak...

  24. If You Had To Do It All Again Would You Go Straight For RN Instead?!

    Lovely_RN replied to Batman24's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm glad that I decided to go straight through w/o a break . I don't think that I would be able to find the motivation to return to school after working a few years. The LPN year was torture and this...

  25. Calling out sick

    Lovely_RN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I feel bad when my co-workers have to work short because of my calling in but the reason I usually call in is because of the brutal working conditions I have to deal with. I'm sorry but it's a choice...