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  1. totally useless today

    classicmusic09 replied to gonzo1's topic in Emergency

    Dear Gonzo1, You are still very efficent, and capable! When you are basically parachuted into, a totally unfamiliar, battle/work zone, and you have no backup to speak of, consider it a victory, to...

  2. Please Tell Me This Isnt So!

    classicmusic09 replied to ILUVNURSING01132006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear Iluvnursing, My first year in nursing was much the way Linzz was saying. What you described above, sounds more like primary care. That is one type of nursing I've done, in a hospital setting. You...

  3. Nursing, not as rewarding as I thought...

    classicmusic09 replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    Bless your heart, I know how that feels, believe me, I found I was happiest, working in an HMO, clinic setting. I learned a lot, my hours were 9A-5P MTThF. On Wed. we worked a late eve. We had a...

  4. Boosting Morale

    classicmusic09 replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pitch Ins and Pizza Parties are nice! They are incredible energy

  5. ER nurse new to LTC!!!

    classicmusic09 replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    dear lizzie, you are a brave soul! i worked ltc, most of my nursing career, in a wide range of facilities, from fancy to very low income. they all seemed to have heavy med passes, low staff to patient...

  6. starting a nursing career at 55??

    classicmusic09 replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Deborah, I think you should go for it! After seeing the 95yr old grandmother, that just graduated, and wants to be a storyteller on a cruise ship, I know I was inspired! I'm an LPN, I started the...

  7. urgent!! please help

    classicmusic09 replied to mimmy123's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Anonymurse, THANK YOU! You've made a difficult project, very

  8. urgent!! please help

    classicmusic09 replied to mimmy123's topic in General Nursing

    Freedom42, That was beautifully

  9. Can't we be self-employed???

    classicmusic09 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I worked LTC, for over 20yrs., I can identify, with wanting out! I have looked into independent contracting. As far as my state (IND.) the concerns were registering, your company name, and a...

  10. can lpn be adon

    classicmusic09 replied to nurseangel31_03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe it is legal here,(IND.) if the amount of inhouse residents, is under 40. I worked as an acting DON, in a small facility. It was a great

  11. I don't like my job...help!!

    classicmusic09 replied to Loren2307's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go ahead and interview, and take the other position, if that's what you would prefer. You'll be happier, and

  12. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    classicmusic09 replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear Gingerbell, you are to be highly commended, for your accomplishment. All LPN's/LVN's know what you went through, to get your License. Also, I don't know what state you are in, but we have not...

  13. What type of fields can an LVN work in?

    classicmusic09 replied to mspriss154's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    DON stands for Director of Nursing, ADON is Assistant Director of

  14. Been Told Im To Slow !

    classicmusic09 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I have. It helps if you can quickly identify, who are the most, demanding or needy residents. I've been screamed at, cursed at, and complained upon. So I try to make a quick visit to my most...

  15. Finding camp work..

    classicmusic09 replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in Camp

    Hi! There is an opening for a nurse, at the YMCA Camp Shady Brook, in the Colorado Rockies. It's one hour from Colorado Springs. Contact [email protected] or check out the website...

  16. No longer an Orientee / LOSING MY HEAD!

    classicmusic09 replied to nursekhat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear nursekhat, I've been there, It's one of the cruelest situations, I know of, not to mention unsafe, especially for a new grad. If you're, DON or your Adminstrator, won't remedy the situation, by...

  17. My age....

    classicmusic09 replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear maddiesmommy, I started LPN school, when I was 30yrs old. I graduated at 31yrs, but didn't start working, full time, until my youngest was 2yrs, and could talk, before I sent him off to daycare....

  18. The nursing process is driving me crazy!

    classicmusic09 replied to Ltorres5351's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Dear Ltorres5351, My goodness, I didn't know you had a BA in Health Adm. and an AA in Health, along with your 2yrs of nursing requirements! I would be upset as well! Are you interested in being a...

  19. The nursing process is driving me crazy!

    classicmusic09 replied to Ltorres5351's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Dear Ltorres5351, Have you checked into a grant or scholarship for the LPN training? I received my LPN in 1980, with an all expense grant. I know that's a long time ago, but there should still be...

  20. change of working conditions at LTC...

    classicmusic09 replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear Iluvnursing_2006, It's good to know, that there are still good choices, available. Thank you for

  21. change of working conditions at LTC...

    classicmusic09 replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear Trickie Tam, I'm sure the aren't paying you what you're worth. I've looked into travel nursing, and found out that, my experience in LTC, didn't make me very marketable. Most of the positions,...

  22. change of working conditions at LTC...

    classicmusic09 replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dear Linzz, Re:Change of working conditions at LTC, I worked in LTC for over 21 years. I've had some hair raising experiences! Passing meds to 55 residents, plus all the treatments, monitoring the...