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  1. Plane Tree Model

    realnursealso/LPN replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    "LPNs were referred to as non-nursing staff" Just what part of all this nonsence do nurses really need. I think we were all taught in school how to take care of patients, and give them the best care...

  2. Thanks to the decision makers in Albany!

    realnursealso/LPN replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't blame Albany, it's the hospitals doing it. Our scope of practice has not changed here in NY. It's the powers that be in the hospital adminstration that do this. You can't do away with us, you...

  3. Virginia Henderson

    realnursealso/LPN replied to pedsrnjc's topic in General Nursing

    HMMMMMMM, let me get this straight, you ask us to do your homework, people give you suggestions, and you call them rude because they told you to look on your own? None of us owe you anything, anyone...

  4. Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

    realnursealso/LPN replied to AB normalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea where all of you are from, but I feel sad for all of you new grads not being able to find jobs. I wanted to pass this along. A hospital in Syracuse, NY, is in fact, asking for new RN...

  5. How are you LPN's getting continuing education hours?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    None are required in NYS. I do home care, we have inservices that the agency requires. LPN's and RN's have to take infection control every 4 years, and RN"S are also required to take the child abuse...

  6. Haiti/LPN

    realnursealso/LPN replied to maheekappus's topic in General Nursing

    Contact your local Red

  7. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    realnursealso/LPN replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Main Entry: nurse Pronunciation: \ˈnərs\ Function: noun a person who cares for the sick or infirm ; specifically : a licensed health-care professional who practices independently or is supervised...

  8. So my heart broke when I saw this patient....

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    EMTRN6785.............that is what being a nurse in your heart is all about. God Bless

  9. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    realnursealso/LPN replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all, would all of you do me a favor? PLEASE stop calling me a PN, to me I hear P ON come to mind every time I see that written on here. I am an LPN, a real nurse too. Thanks . Okay now for...

  10. Pink Glove Dance--Absolutely Adorable!!!

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing, it was

  11. Why lvn's /lpn's should not work in labor and delivery

    realnursealso/LPN replied to LNDBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :spbox: Obviously you don't care for this nurse. But let me tell you, LPN's work in alot of places you don't know about. I am very angry that you took it upon yourself to slam an occupation that you...

  12. I just heard they will remove all LVN/LPN?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Prado's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just my . I graduated from LPN school in December of 1979. That nonsence has been going around since then. That is what it is, NONSENCE! I have watched all this go around and around. LPN's are very...

  13. Speaking of facebook...inappropriate...but am I within my rights...?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    :redlight:I have a question? What were you doing looking so closely at your patients FB page? Seems like you were invading the patients privacy. . I have many, many FB friends, and if you were to look...

  14. What Are the Chances of Getting Paid Overtime in a SNF?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what state you live in, but in NY, it is illegal to not pay you for the hours you work. Someplaces thought they could get away with that "no overtime" crap. Guess what? The labor board...

  15. NY officials rescind mandatory flu shot order

    realnursealso/LPN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The state Health Department is rescinding its controversial order mandating swine flu shots for all health care workers, saying the vaccine supply is limited and should be reserved...

  16. H1N1 vaccine... why it should be MY choice!

    realnursealso/LPN replied to miss81's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just read this on the local news website:

  17. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    realnursealso/LPN replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    That NP, should be ashmed of herself. Any practice that gives you the bums rush, should get one too. My Drs. office has no such policy, and if they did, I would switch. And, when I go to the Doctor, I...

  18. I must have the answers now ..!!! plz check me ...

    realnursealso/LPN replied to KPNL's topic in General Nursing

    YOU MUST DO YOUR OWN

  19. Are Nursing Jobs Plentiful where you Live ?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I live in New York State, Central NY. Many nursing jobs are avalible for RN's, LPN's,and CNA's. Jobs for Healthcare are

  20. NCLEX! The waiting is killing me!

    realnursealso/LPN replied to KellymusacchiaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    10 1/2 hours? When I took my boards in 1980, we took the test in april and found out in

  21. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    realnursealso/LPN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing,got a coupon for Outback for $5 off. No happy nurses

  22. Having a hard time...

    realnursealso/LPN replied to O2BNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sweety, when it's a dear friend or family it is a whole different page. You are good friends with her. Don't judge how you would deal with a patient, by how you felt taking care of a dear friend. I...

  23. Calling all LPNs to read something....

    realnursealso/LPN replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have belonged to ALL Nurses for over 8 years now. If I got upset every time some dimwitt posted like that, I'd be nuts. I just ignore it and consider the source. I've been an LPN for over 28 years...

  24. Any nurses with myasthenia gravis?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to iwasanurse's topic in General Nursing

    My sister had it. She passed away last year. She had alot of other complications, she was very obese. I almost didn't reply because I didn't want to bring you down. Everyone is different, and Claudia...

  25. who do we report being mandated to?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to nurseebol's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would say to speak with your agency. When I worked staff relief the workplace knew they could not mandate me to stay an extra shift. It was against the contract they had with my agency. What is the...