fawnmarie

fawnmarie ASN

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  1. LPN to RN?

    fawnmarie replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in LPN to RN

    My first LPN job as a new grad was in a long-term care facility. I live in Tennessee, where the cost of living is low, that is something to keep in mind. $32k was a comfortable salary for me at that...

  2. "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    fawnmarie replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yes, that is a great album! My husband has

  3. Split Personality

    fawnmarie replied to LadyJovial's topic in General Nursing

    Well said, and so

  4. "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    fawnmarie replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Those who repeatedly fail the NCLEX need to overhaul their studying strategy. I believe that prayer is helpful, however, the new grad should also research all of the preparation resources that she...

  5. "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    fawnmarie replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    OCNRN63, the scriptures you referenced piqued my interest and I took a break from Psalms, which I'm currently studying, and looked them all up. The most interesting of the verses you suggest, in my...

  6. "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    fawnmarie replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I failed the NCLEX -RN on my first attempt, and I was devastated. Although I was crushed, I took a look back at how I'd prepared and I knew that I needed a serious review of core nursing content. Yes,...

  7. LPN to RN?

    fawnmarie replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in LPN to RN

    It cost me $2,500 to earn my LPN license back in 2002. Tuition, books, uniforms, and all. I earned $32k my first year as an LPN, so I believe that I got a pretty good return on my educational...

  8. Thank you

    fawnmarie replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Psychiatric

    I LOVE psychiatric nursing! I am so pleased that you had a good experience, it sounds like the hospital or facility was very nice. I really take pride in what I do. Thank you for taking the time to...

  9. Caring for the Greatest Generation: Making Time for Your Patient's Unique History

    fawnmarie replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Like the author, I have a passion for history, and I enjoy hearing stories from my elderly patients. My current fascination actually involves stories from the Vietnam war. As a mental health nurse, I...

  10. Are handguns allowed at work?

    fawnmarie replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nibbles 1, your experience is precisely why the "good guy with a gun" argument does not hold up. It's just not safe to have a gun in the hospital setting...Here in the hills of east Tennessee, guns...

  11. New Nurse - No Job!

    fawnmarie replied to MissRN_Dior's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with DawnJ. Volunteer, because it is a great way to network and meet people. Network like crazy...get out into your community and meet people...present yourself as a capable, responsible,...

  12. Admin nurse returns to bedside and.....

    fawnmarie replied to duskyjewel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As far as taking pleasure in watching what goes around, come around, I have to share this... My facility only very recently received full accreditation from The Joint Commission. Prior to that, we had...

  13. "She'll put your butt in a nursing home."

    fawnmarie replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    CapeCodMermaid....I'm speechless! I have heard nurses make inappropriate comments, but what you experienced takes the cake. Just

  14. Clinicalssssssssss 😎

    fawnmarie replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your positive attitude and bright outlook are refreshing! I remember how much I enjoyed the CNA class I took back in 2000; it was the first step on my journey to becoming an RN. Best

  15. Nurses Who Don't Want to be Nurses

    fawnmarie replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once worked with a nurse who hated being a nurse and was very outspoken about it. It was hard to work with her. I was an LPN at the time, working extremely hard to earn my ASN degree, and was trying...

  16. Nauseous vs Nauseated (another grammar lesson)

    fawnmarie replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    "Self-appointed member of The Grammar Police fails to uphold the

  17. Nauseous vs Nauseated (another grammar lesson)

    fawnmarie replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! You are right, Emergent, "I don't feel well today" is

  18. Nauseous vs Nauseated (another grammar lesson)

    fawnmarie replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Supervisors and charge nurses in my facility are always sending e-mails that contain grammatical errors. This is extremely annoying. When a nurse with a master's degree states, "The patient don't feel...

  19. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    fawnmarie replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ruby Vee, I agree with you completely. Being clean and neat is part of one's professional demeanor. I worked very hard to become an RN and I take pride in my profession. Taking pride in my appearance...

  20. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    fawnmarie replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In a perfect world, looks would not matter and we would be judged only in regards to our skills and professional demeanor. However, the fact of the matter is that our society places a great deal of...

  21. Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    fawnmarie replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On only one occasion have I felt that I was treated with disdain because of my profession. Years ago, I attended a bridal shower for a good friend who was a first year elementary school teacher....

  22. BEST resource for nclex prep

    fawnmarie replied to laughlove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I strongly recommend Hurst! I thought that my 11 years experience as an LPN was my best resource for passing the NCLEX-RN. What a reality check when I ran out of time on my first attempt and failed. I...

  23. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

    fawnmarie replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The Commuter gave me the answer to one of the most baffling, puzzling questions I have ever pondered. While working in LTC, I used to ask myself, "Where in the world do they find some of these CNAs?"...

  24. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

    fawnmarie replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    HappyWife77 is right on the money. You have already shown that you have the integrity and compassion one must have to be a professional nurse. I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing, and I hope...

  25. Pregnant question

    fawnmarie replied to nurse4ever08's topic in General Nursing

    My due date was January 1. My last day of work was December 15. I wanted to rest up and pamper myself before my baby arrived, which she did on December 31. I recommend a little bit of "me time"...