smartypantsnurse LPN

I've never seen anyone do this but EW.

Hmm... I can think of so many things lol. Here are a few: When parents call (family provides a cell phone to keep in touch w/ the nurses) 10 min before the shift ends to get a "mini" report on the patient while I'm trying to change pt's diaper/clean ...

Uh, no. Please no.

I am working a case like that also and it's the worst! I feel for ya. I've only been there a month and I dread going for my one shift a week. I bring my own little light, books, magazines, I plan my meals for the week and use my iphone (although I us...

You go girl! I'm sure that poor baby is thankful he had you as his nurse that day.

Oh boy... OP if the pay difference bothers you that much, go back to school for your RN. It will be a breeze since you have all that experience and what not.

Do you take anything to help you sleep in the morning? You can look through some of the forums here and see all the different tips people use to help them sleep. I used to do full time nights in PDN for about 6 months and no, it never got easier. I f...

@ hey_suz LOL that made me laugh. Ahhh the joys of being a nurse.

I don't know what I'm doing right now....

lol you are not too old! I went to school with a 42 year old mother of FIVE and she graduated and passed the NCLEX. She always told me if she can do it anyone can haha. But my first job as an LPN was in Peds Home Health so you could look into that i...

Poor little guy Keep us posted as to what happened!

LOL Love the job posting! This is one of the many reasons I am getting away from this type of work. I'm not even a year in and I can't take it anymore. I don't know how you ladies and gents do it. Kudos to you!

Lol I've felt that way about some jobs but I would never say it in an interview! Worst interview I've ever had was at a nursing home when I was a new grad. The DON genuinely looked like she hated her job . And I'm pretty sure she rolled her eyes when...

This mom sounds psycho :nailbiting:and the situation will never change. I get that parents have bad days like everyone else but that doesn't give them or anyone for that matter the right to treat people like this. I hope you find something better soo...

I recently received a job offer at a local hospital for a PRN position (YAY!) and they want me to start right away. Currently, I'm working 36-52 hours in PDN every week. I want to cut back to one or two shifts a week, how much notice should I give? W...

My agency is ALWAYS short on nurses for both day and night shift. I constantly get calls and emails asking me to pick up extra shifts. I feel bad for some of the families because they honestly need the coverage but on the other hand, I have one famil...

Love it!

We are awesome indeed!

I guess I just want something more fast paced and challenging. I work 12 hr nights.... there's only so much freecell a girl can play. I'm a new grad and have been working this case for almost 2 months. Should I stick it out a little longer? My main p...

Hello nurses New LPN here, I was wondering how many of you have plans to or are currently pursuing getting your RN license? I would like to but the thought of going back to school right now sounds awwwful lol maybe I'll wait a year. What are your p...

Chocolate, hot shower, a good meal and a long walk with the handsome pup in the picture. :)

I practiced vitals and assessments too but I knew a girl who practiced inserting a catheter on her husband!

Lol what a bunch of yahoos! Atleast you dont have to go to their precious gatherings anymore :) Like the first post said, it sounds like they're still in high school! I'm sorry you have to work with people like that.

I was taught to administer a small amount of air and auscultate for a "swoosh" sound or aspirate stomach contents and check for pH. The other day though I was reading the nursing notes of the shift before me and the dude wrote that he verified placem...

Okay thanks!