91C_ARMYLPN

91C_ARMYLPN

ICU, HOME HEALTH, NURSING EDUC, CASE MGT

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  1. Job Hunting - I don't understand

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Pupnshnooter's topic in General Nursing

    Going to a job interview is serious business! You only have one chance to make an impression, and make it count. Remember, first time impressions are lasting. Dress professionally, do your research,...

  2. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    I have been living in Southern California since 1995. Prior to that, I was living in Las Vegas, Nevada, once I left the Army. IMHO..California has it's good points as well as it's bad points. The...

  3. Has anyone here ever put a doctor in their place?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree in that treat people in the same manner that you would like to be treated... with respect and dignity. Sometimes, there are some exceptions to the rule no matter how hard one tries. When it...

  4. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    1. LVN/Inpatient nurse case manager 2. 40 hrs/week-salaried 3. 20 years as a LVN/LPN, and 1 year in the managed care industry/nurse case manager. 4. Monday-Friday, no weekends/no on call 5. Los...

  5. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately there are lazy individuals in all professions. To some it's just another paycheck. To others, they are just lazy in general all around. But, as one post observed... maybe they are a new...

  6. Leaving the Profession!

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Chris, I have enjoyed your honest and upfront post concerning this topic. You have devoted many good years, have given your all, and now it is time to move on. Nothing wrong with that! The lives...

  7. Pubic hair

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry! Just like that song by MC Hammer, " Can't touch this..." And, I won't touch it. On the serious note, I have always taken care of my patient's hygiene without blinking an eye, be it male or...

  8. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings to everyone! This thread is so true in many aspects when it comes to this particular topic. When your manager or co-workers are rude/toxic, non-supportive, backstabbing, etc. there is no job...

  9. Most easy job in Nursing?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! May I suggest the Managed Care Industry/ Insurance. Here in California they accept both LVN and RN. Easy job??? My experience has been working for Medical groups and Medical Insurance...

  10. new grad starting in critical care

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to watsondr's topic in General Nursing

    _aa Hi there If this is where your heart leads you, then follow it. Med/Surg is different than ICU...the nurse to patient ratio, acuity, equipment, etc. To have a solid foundation of basic...

  11. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    An extremely touchy situation....to tell or not to tell!!! Maybe this individual was feeling you out. Or, maybe this is her way of reaching out to seek help. A very difficult position to be in....

  12. African American Care

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very interesting thread! When providing care for my patients, I try to be sensitive to the individual patient's needs. With respect towards religious/spiritual, cultural, traditional, and...

  13. Ohhhhh your a Nurse!?!?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    In response to, "Oh you are a nurse!?!?" Most of my earlier training was provided by the Army. From medical assistant, technician, LVN, nurse educator, ICU preceptor, nurse supervisor, etc. Whether...

  14. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi there Hope1978: LVN'S/LPN'S here in Southern California can make 65K per year, working Mon-Fri, and the benefit package is extra. The field is Managed Care, working as a Case Manager doing...

  15. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Happy New Year to all!!! I live in Southern California, and the LVN pay scale depends on the specialty/ area that an individual chooses to work in. Also remember that California has a high cost of...

  16. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is not what a nurse did, but what happened to me back in the day when I was a nursing student, in the Army licensed practical nurse course. It was my first week on clinical rotation. I am feeling...

  17. About to give up on being a nurse

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Lorel's topic in General Nursing

    dear laurel, when i read your situation i was outraged about the "support" that you recieve from your husband! god bless you for wanting to follow your heart and your dreams! i realize that i am not...

  18. Weeding out of nursing students

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    This is a very interesting post..... From my own personal experience, I have to agree on this "weeding process". My LPN school was in the Army. This was a 2 year course condensed into 1 year. We...

  19. The Know-It-All nurse

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear BETSRN, I think we all have come across somebody like that, at one time or another. Even though I have worked in many different areas of nursing (ICU, Home Health, Clinics, Nursing Education,...

  20. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HI JAMIE ANN AND WELCOME!!! ALTHOUGH I AM NOT A NURSING STUDENT, YOUR POST BRINGS BACK MEMORIES FOR ME. I HAD POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES, WHEN I ATTENDED LPN SCHOOL. :) BUT YOU KNOW WHAT?...

  21. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HI THERE DUTCHGIRLRN! YOUR LETTER IS DEFINITELY AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL! YOU GO GIRL!!! :balloons: I AM 44 YEARS OLD AND IT'S TIME FOR ME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND PURSUE AN RN DEGREE. I LOVE BEING AL...

  22. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    91C_ARMYLPN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I Have Had The Same Experience Happen To Me!! AS AN LPN I AM PROUD OF WHAT I DO! And what I do, it is done with competence, compassion, and from The heart. No matter what level /title an...