RAD72

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1. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

   RAD72 replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

   I relate to how your feeling. However, don't let several bad experiences change your mind for good. Anyone, who has worked in nursing can relate to what your feeling. After my first year as an LPN I didn't know if I wanted to further my education and...

2. Calling All CNA's!

   RAD72 replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA

   I started out as a CNA in 1993 working from home health to step down ICU. I later became an LPN and am currently finishing up my 4th semester in an RN program. I truly believe that being a CNA first has definately helped me in my career. I know the ...

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

   RAD72 replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

   Hourly I make $19 with nigt and weekend diff thaat puts mi at $29 dollarss per hour. Mind you those are LPN wages but hey.... I'm not complaining. By the way my grammer itsnt 100% butt who carees.

4. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

   RAD72 replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN-RN

   Kelly, Thanks for the input. I'll definately check out the books you suggested. Like you I'm into the program 1.5 semesters and can't wait to gratuate!!! One semester at a time:) hang in there yourself and keep on trucken!

5. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

   RAD72 replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN-RN

   Hi everyone, I'm taking maternity/newborn and peds. I'm really not into it. Maybe I need an attitude adjustment....any advice? Two semesters left!!!!yeh:roll

6. Vet tech calling herself RN

   RAD72 replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

   Lighten up and don't sweat the small stuff. Maybe she wants to pursue a career in nursing and accicently said R.N. Deep breath and smile:)

7. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

   RAD72 replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

   know your stuff and prove them wrong. besides, looking young isn't such a bad thing. enjoy it while you can!

8. CNA before RN

   RAD72 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

   Working as a CNA prior to becoming a Nurse will only help you in the clinical setting. I say go for it.

9. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

   RAD72 replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

   Congradulations to you. My advice would be to find yourself a good mentor that takes the time out for you. You will run across people that don't want to share information or assist you in your learning process. Don't get frustrated, it come's with th...

10. Your least favorite patient.

    RAD72 replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    Old Faithful is right! I'd be sitting in the lounge too.

11. Your least favorite patient.

    RAD72 replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    Now that's rough.

12. Your least favorite patient.

    RAD72 replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    Mine would be someone that calls for pain meds and just as your pulling them there calling again. Give me a chance to get them first! :flamesonb

13. New Grad Being Eaten Alive

    RAD72 replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    What your experiencing is sad but true. I'm sure at one time or another; All nurses have gone through this. In school we learned a saying, "Nurses that eat their young". In the fast pace of nusing today with the shortage and high demands of the job; ...