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  1. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    ILoveHealthCare replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN's are nurses hence licensed practical

  2. ethical dilema

    ILoveHealthCare replied to badcompany's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nope. I work an opposite schedule as the one who doesn't help out. The other nurses and my manager love my helping out attitude. We are a very small unit. The other nurse tries helping out as well,...

  3. ethical dilema

    ILoveHealthCare replied to badcompany's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm the same way. I work on all my stuff and extra office stuff, but I always help my AIDS toilet, serve food, and help put residents to bed. My care staff greatly appreciates all I do and they are...

  4. This week, I learned (7/18).....

    ILoveHealthCare replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. My niece was diagnosed with it at age 2. She is now 4 and doing so much better with therapy and she even attended school last year and loved it. Her language has improved, she is finally...

  5. I'm running away to PetSmart

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just volunteer for a rescue or shelter. That's what I do. I also foster dogs. Sometimes it is more stressful than working as a LVN though. Other days it cheers me up with some kisses. Dealing with the...

  6. MA to LPN

    ILoveHealthCare replied to crystalgraz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started as a cma. I was able to work and I made great money at my job. It paid for almost my whole LVN program (in California) by working 2 days a

  7. Shoes for ER???

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Traumajunkie91's topic in General Nursing

    I have alegrias. I love how they are flat unlike danskos. I've run in them and it wasn't horrible. I work in assisted living so I have ran from one side of the building upstairs to the other without a...

  8. What I learned this week (6/27)...

    ILoveHealthCare replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that holding a residents hand while waiting for their family is the best feeling. The worst feeling is when they take their last breath holding your hand and the family walks in just after...

  9. red and raw bottom

    ILoveHealthCare replied to bellcollector's topic in Pediatric

    At my facility we use calmoseptine and triad cream. I find triad works much better, but it is more

  10. What would you like to see in your scrubs?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to xo_mish's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They have to wash well meaning they won't look worn after a few

  11. medication delivery!!!!

    ILoveHealthCare replied to correctionsLPN1's topic in Correctional

    At the jail I worked at they prepoured all the medications into little envelopes that closed. That was much easier because the pills didn't fall out. They also used the pill crusher sleeves and added...

  12. Stethoscope Case

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Elsie15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one of these! On graduation day one of my classmate's mom made it for us. I love it! I carry all of my supplies for work in

  13. Practical Nursing - salary raise?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to sallyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in California that is over saturated with nurses. That rate can be achieved if you work in corrections and are able to find a job. Cost of living is extremely high

  14. Are the name brand designer scrubs worth it?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My kois and greys anatomy stand up to the constant washing and still look great a year later. Be sure to get scrubs with enough pockets for

  15. Need help learning A&P

    ILoveHealthCare posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So I'm a few weeks into my anatomy and physiology course for my LVN program and my teacher is extremely hard. He failed over half the class last term. So far we have taken 3 tests and I've earned a...

  16. If you could wear any scrub?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to SC APRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My favorite are greys anatomy and koi

  17. accepted to both?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to btf4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Usually both. Just because you are admitted to the school doesn't mean you are admitted to the nursing

  18. Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I met my boyfriend at work. He was a rn and I was a medical assistant. We didn't work together all the time. I was not looking for a relationship at the time and we just clicked. We now have different...

  19. SCRUBS (Mailorder)

    ILoveHealthCare replied to nurse2211's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Medisave.net for stethoscope. Came extremely fast the 3 times I ordered from them. Scrubs I buy in

  20. best tablet or PC for nursing school

    ILoveHealthCare replied to whitestripes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The nice thing about having an iPhone and an iPad is you can sync your devices so what shows on one can show on the other. For example your calendar. I have an iPad and I use it in school all the...

  21. Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Mandy,GN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wait it out. The trick is not reliable. There is nothing you can do about the test now. You are stressing yourself out over nothing. Just be patient and try to

  22. Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    ILoveHealthCare replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    I had a clinical instructor who was extremely hard on me, but she was pushing me to be the best I could be. At the end of clinicals she told me that I will make a great nurse. I now know I can handle...

  23. CNA Job Position V.S. Medical Interpreter?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Chocolate39's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do cna. Then when you become a rn you understand their job and how hard it is. Plus, you may be able to get a job as a rn at the same

  24. Lvn lpn

    ILoveHealthCare replied to JeffreyCooper's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, you can apply; however, you can not start working until you have your official license in your

  25. The NCLEX PN wait in CA

    ILoveHealthCare replied to ConnieLVN2RN's topic in California Nursing

    Wohoo mine just posted too! I got tired of checking