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  1. Vent: Difficult Case

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Except for the dirty house,and sleeping arrangements,and drugs, we could be working on the same case. I have a seperate backpack for her. It has a clean bath towel, clean wash cloth(I bought the...

  2. Can an RN student work as an LPN?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to mbookach's topic in General Students

    Not in New York

  3. Writing multiple times?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    I know some may not like my question/comment either, but I'm really wondering about something. In 1980, when I took my state boards as they then called them, I felt prepared from my schooling. I have...

  4. Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    realnursealso/LPN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness I work in NY, every time I read something unreasonable like this, it is from a southern state. I have served on a jury and never had my work place say anything but ok. "Federal law...

  5. LVNs/LPNs being phased out?!

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :banghead: While some places in your "neck of the woods", don't do something, it has no bearing on what is the norm elsewhere. How many times are people going to ask/say this, when they don't have a...

  6. Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

    I totally agree. Why would you need a calculator? We had to do our calculations on our

  7. Vent! PEG tube replacement

    realnursealso/LPN replied to LongislandRN23's topic in General Nursing

    Peg tubes are easily changed. I've done it in the home. Radiology? Doctors? Come on, it's a simple procedure. And it is alright to put a foley in until you can get the proper Mickey

  8. "Just" an LPN

    realnursealso/LPN replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The best advice I ever heard: "Be who you are and say what you feel because because people who mind don't matter and people who matter don't mind!" LPN......33 years!

  9. Nurses week gifts from employer

    realnursealso/LPN replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    Nothing, just like last year. Must be that trip he took was

  10. What Does QOWE Mean?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Despareux's topic in Nursing Career

    QOWE = every other

  11. Interview and jury duty obligations.

    realnursealso/LPN replied to AlaskaHopeful's topic in Nursing Career

    You can't lose a job because of jury duty, it is illegal in every state. Not sure what you should

  12. Big dreams with much disappointment ...sigh!

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just a quick question, I was wondering what you are referring to? "I do have a scheduling issue with some aspects of the

  13. Differences between Canadian and USA nursing?

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

    Thanks so much for having an interesting, informative thread. This reminds me of the "old days", when I first became a member here, and I felt like I learned

  14. Camp Nursing: Choosing a Camp

    realnursealso/LPN replied to CampNurse1's topic in Camp

    Let me tell you about my almost camp nurse nightmare. I was working for a environmental camp/ school program during the school year at a resort in the Adirondacks. I loved it, the rest of the staff...

  15. Could my license be at risk?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to imaLvn2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have attended school with many of my homecare patients, in fact the child I am taking care of right now attends school and I go with her. Just bring something to do with you. As my patients nurse at...

  16. LPN phase out d/t Medicare regulations???

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Salesman217's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area LPN's are hired at the major hospitals. Also we have numerous job openings for all levels of healthcare. So while that may be the case at that specific area, it is most assuredly not true...

  17. Interview or attack?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to imaLvn2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I bet they couldn't handle eight hours on the medcart...lol! I bet they dont have any experience doing the job they were interviewing you for. Just laugh those fools out of your head. Maybe they are...

  18. Just let me be...

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

    "Welcome to LPN / LVN Corner where you can come and discuss nursing as a Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse with other health care professionals. This is a safe environment where you can talk about...

  19. Do you tattle on your co-workers when you find something missed?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The longer this is allowed to go on by the NM/supervisor, the longer it will continue. See that kind of environment can only exist if management encourages it. Yes, management is responsible if your...

  20. Do you know your (LPNs) scope of practice?

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

    Being an LPN for over 30 years, I am well aware of MY scope of practice. I have a job, but I belong to no one. "Do you know your (LPNs) scope of

  21. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

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

    $10 gift card to a local grocery store. I think it's pretty cheap.We used to have a catered lunch at the office, this year,just

  22. Tired of being treated like we are less than a nurse because we are not RNs!!

    realnursealso/LPN replied to misscutiecute2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Always remember, no one can make you feel that way if you don't let them. You are a nurse, you went to nursing school, you passed your boards, which gave you the title of.................... Licensed...

  23. Home Health LVN advice needed..ASAP

    realnursealso/LPN replied to nurse-doe's topic in Home Health

    I don't know about you, but I don't work for free. I would nicely say that I needed my paycheck because I work to get one. If it continues, I would resign. Then I would call the Labor Board in your...

  24. The cases that break your heart

    realnursealso/LPN replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    Yes................https://allnurses.com/home-health-nursing/sometimes-you-just-705572.html It broke my heart when this

  25. Should I take this LTC job?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1:53, even with the other staff, is too much for anyone. I'm sure some posters on here will say they did more than that before, but IT'S TOO MANY PATIENTS/RESIDENTS! Keep your hospital job as long as...