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  1. How long before I feel comfortable?

    sharkbacon posted a topic in Emergency

    So, a little background here, just so you know where I'm coming from-- I became an LPN in 2012, worked for awhile in LTC, went back to school and became an RN in 2017, worked for just under 1 year on...

  2. Nurses' Week - Upended.

    sharkbacon replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be a real whiner, but I was disappointed with our nurses week, as well. It was lumped in with "hospital week" and the activities and goodies (there was a sandwich day and root beer float...

  3. Passed NCLEX now what

    sharkbacon posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, all~ just needing some opinions, or reassurances, or any sort of input, really. I took my NCLEX-RN June 27th (for Illinois), paid for quick results, got a pass (Yaaaaaay). The following week, I...

  4. Passed NCLEX now what

    sharkbacon replied to sharkbacon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly, I have no clue. Illinois doesn't even send out paper copies anymore, just the link to print your own. I'm just past the point of arguing anymore, I just want my license and will do whatever...

  5. What offends you (nursing related)?

    sharkbacon replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    A lot. But generally what puts me in a bad mood right at the starting gates is when the person leaving fails to clean up a huge literal mess (papers, garbage, whatever, everywhere, etc.) or leaves me...

  6. Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    sharkbacon replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I went to community college aimlessly for a year and a half because college was what I was supposed to do. Then I sort of figured I needed to make a decision, so I went into the front office and asked...

  7. Words You Hate

    sharkbacon replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Orientate, for sure. Also, completely incorrect, but I see it entirely more than I should when scanning ER charts-- "***** drainage" instead of "purulent drainage." Like, please no. Also. Stomach...

  8. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

    sharkbacon replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

    I work in a rural hospital ER (2 RN's, 1 doctor, and me-- registration LPN). Since I'm the one registering, and I can see all this information, I would go as far as to say that 98% of our patients are...

  9. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    sharkbacon replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Rural Illinois, 15.50 in LTC, no experience. Man, I have family in DFW area... sounds like I need to make a move. I was just looking online at jobs down there last

  10. The flu shot making people sick

    sharkbacon replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So, honestly, I get the little sicky side effects (fever, soreness, tiredness, just feeling yuck), but only for a day or two after. And after having a legitimate, diagnosed, flu a few years back, I...

  11. Can't Lift 50 lbs - Will I be discriminated against?

    sharkbacon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm a pretty new nurse, and have always worked in "no-lift" facilities. The weight limit on that has always been 30 pounds. If it's going to be over 30 pounds, we're supposed to use a mechanical lift....

  12. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    sharkbacon replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    HAHA my pants are already falling down with all the junk in my pockets, the last thing I need is for a heavy gun to add to it. I have terrible aim, so would never CC. And I don't particularly trust my...

  13. Fingerprinting patients?

    sharkbacon posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So I'm an LPN, currently in school for RN. I work in a small hospital ER patient access, which means I register patients as they come in and help the ER nurses as it's needed. It's a really cool job....

  14. Worry over past employment

    sharkbacon posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I work somewhere new now, and it's wonderful. It's ER patient access, while I'm in school. I register ER patients as they walk in and help the ER nurses as needed, and also learn some really cool...

  15. Seeking Licensure in Illinois

    sharkbacon replied to MidwestFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm totally the same as you, except I was first licensed in Illinois, then Iowa. The ED-NUR form comes from the school. To quote: "ED-NUR Form (Certifi cate of Education) indicating graduation...

  16. New Grad 5 days orientation

    sharkbacon replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, LTC. When I started, I was a new grad, and had three days orientation, then was let loose with 36 residents and two aides. It was horrifying and I felt absolutely thrown to the wolves. I knew how...

  17. Fingerprinting patients?

    sharkbacon replied to sharkbacon's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, voluntary sounds good, as an idea. But if it's voluntary, then what good will it do exactly? Like, obviously, someone assuming a fake identity is going to refuse to provide a fingerprint. And...

  18. mandated overtime?

    sharkbacon posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN in LTC. Our facility DON was always against mandated overtime, thinking out would lead to people quitting (which it would, I assume) and always figured out ways to get shifts covered...

  19. mandated overtime?

    sharkbacon replied to sharkbacon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  20. I hate being a nurse

    sharkbacon replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love that you said all this. I'm in LTC and feel exactly the same. Exactly. I haven't found a solution yet, but I've been applying to doctor's

  21. absolutely burnt out with my job

    sharkbacon posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm an LPN, a new graduate. Been a nurse for one whole year, now working in LTC. And already I just feel like I made a terrible career choice. Okay, not that I don't want to be a nurse, I just hate...

  22. What is your current LPN salary

    sharkbacon replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    God, I'm so underpaid... New grad, I make $13.75/hour... I'm in Illinois, in long term

  23. Is there really a future for new LPN's??

    sharkbacon replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in Illinois, and hospitals aren't hiring LPNs anymore, at least around here. I work in

  24. First nursing job = Nursing shock! Need advice please.

    sharkbacon replied to _ireeeeene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I totally felt exactly the same when I first started in LTC. I had three days training and felt completely thrown to the wolves. I was a new graduate, it was my first job, it was horrifying. My first...

  25. What is your current LPN salary

    sharkbacon replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    New nurse, first job $13.75/hr in rural Illinois. I'm looking for something else, though, I feel