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I attempted to correct some of the grammar. I was too tired when I posted this. :zzzzz

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 rotation. Mind you, this Med/Surg floor was very busy with...

"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? Anyway, this one sticks in my head. :yeahthat:

This is such a warm and touching human experience. How quick we are to pass judgement without realizing the entire story. May Janet rest in peace and be blessed. She has accomplished in such a short time compared to those in an entire lifetime. Every...

: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 you go today. There are so many variables why we ...

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 violence, but that psycho DON got what she deserved...

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 unprofessional and has some serious issues to work on. As sugge...

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 special Santa...but I will never forget that special ...

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 your courage for being upfront and to the point. Some...

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 city/town! After all of that schooling, time, money, and s...

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. I am not sure if California accepts Hospital Corp...

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 nursing in the near future.

I hear you loud and clear TazziRN! After all, it still is about the patient.

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, "Yeah, it's terrible when your mind goes and you get ...

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 from terminal illness or painful disease, should have...

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 2007, after having my LVN license for 21 years, I l...

Where do old nurses go??? There is a special place that St. Peter has set up for us...LOL...I am going to be 48 years old myself this coming April! After all of the tears we have wiped, the hands that we have held, and the comfort that we have provid...

When I separated from the military back in 1994, I lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. I started work in a Internal Medicine clinic at $ 14.00 per/hr, benefit package extra. A year later, moved to Southern California providing Home Health for medically fragi...

Hi sissyboo! Why? Lots of good reasons.... 1. Despite the negativity of some, this is still an honorable and well respected profession. 2. I sincerely enjoy helping people... To share in the birth of a newborn baby, to provide comfort to the elderly ...

Hi there dcoffee! I am also a LVN in California, and I have worked mainly in Los Angeles County too. Even though I do not have SNF experience, I have had a suprise visit from the State, when I worked in Home Health. Sure it was nerve wracking! But, ...

Hello to everbody! I found your post interesting, because I am also planning to pursue my RN. I am not familiar with the LPN TO BSN through the UOP. However, The College Network has a LVN TO BSN ONLINE PROGRAM (****For California), has just been...

Call me "old school"...but, I still aspirate when it comes to IM injections. It would be my luck. But, especially, I am concerned for the patient's safety. The CDC states otherwise and that's OK. I am going to continue the way I have always done it.

I used to get the flu vaccine every year when I was on active duty. However, while I was a nursing student back in 1985, I had an anaphylactic reaction. No history of being allergic to eggs...it just suddenly happened. The minute the flu vaccine was...

No thanks! Definitely not on my watch! Patient safety is number one. I sure would not like to do the tango for the courtroom, and try to convince the jury about keeping my nursing license. If you prepare the medication then you give that medication. ...

Hi scribblerrn! My hats are off to you! It seems like you are fair, caring, and sincerely enjoy what you do. To take on new nursing students is definitely a big task at hand! One must have the patience of a saint as one person mentioned. It is one t...