SophieMae

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  1. just have to tell you guys this story

    SophieMae replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle .......Now...that is

  2. imposter nurse????

    SophieMae replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    Photos on the license, a great idea. If not the next best thing is the "chip".....no thanks, I dont want to be scanned like a can of

  3. scoliosis-lifting

    SophieMae replied to miknat's topic in General Nursing

    I have had scoliosis for over 40 years........I became a CNA but could not raise my two children on those wages so I went into construction. I have three curves......I was a paver, mason tender, dug...

  4. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    SophieMae posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, please dont take my head off......but I hear/see so many students/new nurses regret the career path for whatever the reason maybe. My question is......Should all future nurses be required by...

  5. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    SophieMae replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Jim but I think you mis-understand......the question was from the stand point of "CNA basic nursing"..........if this is the low man on the totem pole, then this is the basic patient care, is it...

  6. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    SophieMae replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I didnt think of it like that but it's not enough to turn me from the idea. I too, will have to do it this way but because I want to. I want to have as much knowledge as possible before I take...

  7. Problem CNAs on night shift

    SophieMae replied to clab25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally would leave that job in a heartbeat. If you have an administrator bringing in wine for a staff that is legally/solely responsible for the well-being of people's lives it sounds like...

  8. Best places for LPN's to make a good salary and able to buy country property

    SophieMae replied to Roozeyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't tell you where you will find your part of the earth for a decent price but you wont find it here in Maine. The best advice I can give you is to look for foreclosures. It is sad to benefit...

  9. lpn being mistreated

    SophieMae replied to qje999's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your strengths could be her

  10. Getting frustrated with lack of employment ops

    SophieMae replied to HangingInThere2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No Fiona59, I was not referring to

  11. Getting frustrated with lack of employment ops

    SophieMae replied to HangingInThere2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Make an appointment to see Humans Resources........ask them point blank......am I a potential hire and if not

  12. Having trouble on tracing the path of a drop of blood

    SophieMae replied to blondiii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not even in school yet but this site is in my fav's already. I too, thank you Nurse

  13. Resigning during orientation

    SophieMae replied to lynn27's topic in Nursing Career

    Sometimes.........the roughest starts, give the smoothest

  14. What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    SophieMae replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a pt many times, the last time was horrible but I was good, except it was difficult to tell the nurses that I did not want to walk up and down the hall feeling half naked. When I took my...

  15. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    SophieMae replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. To be honest, I am not sure I knew I could go over his head, for another, I really needed/wanted this job. I am sure I would have been the first out the door, deemed a trouble maker, hard...

  16. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    SophieMae replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  17. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    SophieMae replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    While working as a CNA at a new job I experienced something I will never forget. I had a pt. with a halo, only a couple hours old. (halo, not pt) I was told he needed to get up, I was afraid to move...

  18. Some Excellent Home Remedies That Work

    SophieMae replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    What a

  19. How well did your nursing education prepare you for your job?

    SophieMae replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your fear, I have it and havent even taken a class yet.....why? Because I know from first hand experience that RN's have no idea what it is like until........they come home dog...

  20. Considering LPN school--Questions....

    SophieMae replied to johnwe's topic in General Nursing

    I too, am looking at the LPN program but for different reasons. I just told the hubby yesterday that I was going back to school. He is not impressed. So to keep peace around here I will begin at...

  21. Snow emergency excuse?

    SophieMae replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    i worked in a hospital that did not/does not allow anyone to miss b/c of storms. we had a devastating ice storm in the ne, hubby's chain saw'd their wives to work. if you can not make it to work,...

  22. i have just recieved a dui in california,,am i in big trouble with licensing?

    SophieMae replied to terry1's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine how scared you must be right now........but hopefully others that do drink and drive will learn from your very costly lesson. I hope things turn out the way you would