I agree about being allowed to chew gum, but one must do it discreetly. Speaking about gum, this may be off topic....when I was a Army LVN nursing instructor, we were in our Med/Surg clinical...
91C_ARMYLPN replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor
"They smile in your face. All the time they want to take your place, the backstabbers. Backstabbers" Dedicated to the co-workers who eat their young and pretend to be your friend. Who sings this one?...
:balloons: It's so sad at times what the world in general has come to, and not only in the healthcare profession. I agree that mean/arrogant/cut-throat behavior is inexcuseable and it is everywhere...
I just read your post! Yeah! Yeah! For that CNA!!!!! :w00t: Some people are pushed to their limits, and need to be careful about the possibility of "going postal" on you. I do not advocate workplace...
It never ceases to amaze me how rude, inconsiderate, and back stabbing people can be. Run for the hills girl!!!! No job is worth your health or mental well being. Your manager is totally...
The nicest gift that I have ever recieved was a large bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume, from a "secret" Santa, when I worked on the ICU in an Army Hospital. I never had the opportunity to thank that...
91C_ARMYLPN replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing
I love your name because it states it like it is! When you are fried and well done, (sounds like steak) it is time to move on. At least you are honest with yourself and keeping it real. I admire...
91C_ARMYLPN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Wow! How can anybody live on $10.95 pay per hour???? After paying taxes, despite a low cost of living in Oklahoma, a person still has to eat!!! How insulting for those nurses who live in that...
91C_ARMYLPN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hi jt9493, Los Angeles has lots of employment opportunities for LVN"s. From hospitals, to clinics, home health, long term care, etc. Also, check with the County, City, and the Veterans Administration....
91C_ARMYLPN replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing
Amen to that RNPATL! Bless the nurses who are in the field of Hospice and Pallitive Nursing. They are really special souls for what they do! We can only wait and see the outcome of how PAS will impact...
My boyfriend's father, who is 86 yrs old and still has a sound mind, was talking about how sad it is to be old. Arthritis, potential for falls, prostate problems, etc. In the conversation he said,...
91C_ARMYLPN replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing
This is a very sensitive issue concerning PAS. I have read with interest both sides of this topic. I support PAS, however strict guidelines and laws need to be in place. Patients who are suffering...
After leaving the Army and returning to the civilian sector, as a LPN/LVN, I was paid $ 14.00/hr base salary in 1994, working in a Internal Medicine Clinic....that was in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today in...