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  1. Is the Nursing Licensure Exam effective?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I took my "State Boards", as they called them, in April of 1980. I graduated from LPN school in December of 1979. I got a job right after graduating, as was the case for almost every person in my...

  2. The Negative Effects of Foam/Alcohol Hand Sanitzer

    realnursealso/LPN replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    I hate hand sanitizer. It dries out my hands, make them crack open, and hurts. After using it too many times in a row, my hands actually feel dirty. Soap and water are the way I prefer to wash my...

  3. Why are LPNs only hired in LTC?

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

    I live in Upstate NY by Syracuse. This is not the situation here. There are a plethora of LPN jobs. Home Care agencies do not hire RN's for shifts, just visits or a supervisory role. Insurance...

  4. Do you find that you get more support from other nurses than your own friends/family?

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

    :yelclap: Welcome , and :yeah:congrats! I'm proud of you! LPN school was one of the hardest things I ever did. The day I graduated, I smiled the whole day! I'm sure you are smiling

  5. critical thinking assignment/PICO question

    realnursealso/LPN replied to shercarenco's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Evidence Based Practice Asking the Clinical

  6. The Mockery of Nursing

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The new curse for over 50 is a facination with poo. Oh where will it end, the curse of getting old:rotfl: I've never bought a laxitive in my life................and if I do.............I won't tell...

  7. No More LPN programs

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

    No:banghead:. Our local BOCES,

  8. Will I have to cut my hair at training? what about after when I'm at the hospital

    realnursealso/LPN replied to sabby17's topic in Government, Military

    Found the regulations regarding hair on females in the US Navy:Navy Grooming

  9. I'm a nurse, not a babysitter!!!

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

    Some cases are just like that, others are crazy busy. As far as telling the mom you aren't a teacher, wow, you have to watch what you say. Problems such as other children being in the room with you...

  10. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    realnursealso/LPN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    For all you fomite

  11. Any RNs or nursing students in Western NY?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to ginaw623's topic in New York Nursing

    Link to Rochester, NY newspaper nursing jobs:democratandchronicle.com - CareerBuilder -

  12. what NOT to say at job interviews...new grads shouldn't teach? =(

    realnursealso/LPN replied to smhs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's straight from a manager's mouth. https://allnurses.com/nursing-interview-help/what-not-say-685146.html "I interviewed an RN for a full time position this morning. The interview was going well,...

  13. What NOT to say during an interview

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

    Must have been one of those know it all people. I wonder if she went home and waited for them to call and offer her the job. I think she needs to

  14. Will an arrest record affect my nursing licensure?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to kathy1285's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000A01000R.html

  15. Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

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

    I am comfortable where I am.I've been an LPN since 1980. I have no desire to go back to school. I don't care what others think of my career choice, I am happy with my life the way it is. I've never...

  16. Agencies... How do they staff?

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

    I've been doing peds homecare for alot of years. Any agency I've worked for wanted consistant staff for cases. The families we deal with would never stand for your agencies idea of staffing. I work...

  17. Heartbroken Home Health Nurse

    realnursealso/LPN posted a topic in Home Health

    From a poem by Sandy Eakle Sorry I didn't get to stay. To laugh and run and play. To be there by your side ... God sent me down to be with you, to make your loving heart anew. To help you...

  18. "Just" an LPN

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

    I'm going to share something my mother told me long ago. Every time someone puts you down it's because they feel inferior around you. They try to put you down to make themselves feel better. Also,...

  19. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    realnursealso/LPN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Forget it, everyone is getting mad.................was going to have fun.

  20. Deceptive firing practices

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

    Even in homecare "the customer is always right". When I first started doing homecare, over 20 years ago, families were so gracious and happy for help. Now they can tell your agency they don't want you...

  21. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

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

    My screen name says it all. I've been a member here since

  22. Looking for a Job?

    realnursealso/LPN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know that many of you have been searching in vane for jobs, well. Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY is advertising for Registered Nurses and Graduate Nurses. Don't know if any of you job seekers live...

  23. Negative titers even after several vaccines??

    realnursealso/LPN replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Nursing

    I had measles when I was a child. When I became a nurse I also had a negative titer. My dr. had me have an MMR vaccine, another titer, still negative. He then had me get a booster, same result. The...

  24. If I Said on Here What I Wanted to Say.

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

    I had to share this story from my local news. Seems someone was playing TOO MUCH COWBELL! LOL LOL LOL Man arrested for playing too much cowbell - NewsChannel 9 WSYR

  25. What do I do with a nasty nurse?

    realnursealso/LPN replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Plain and simple, the offending nurse should be written up and told if this continues she will be fired. Why would you let this continue? I worked with a nasty nurse when I moved south after my...