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  1. LTC patient to nurse ratio

    krob0729 replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have anywhere from 15-20 kids and 2

  2. Advice on preparing for NCLEX-PN (seperated from How NCLEX works)

    krob0729 replied to Shavvonne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used my NCLEX book and CD. I found a site on the net for 20.00 for 30 days with 3000 questions available at all times. Some of those exact same questions were on my NCLEX. Talk about being glad I...

  3. Did you ~EVER~ feel this way??

    krob0729 replied to vanillabloom's topic in General Nursing

    By the way I'm 35, and didn't even graduate HS so if I can do this I know you

  4. Did you ~EVER~ feel this way??

    krob0729 replied to vanillabloom's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true, My first year of nursing school was in 2002. Made it through the fall sem like a champ. Got to finals in the spring, 2 months before graduation, and failed pedi by 1/10th of a...

  5. Give me the down and dirty of being a CNA

    krob0729 replied to onesmallspark's topic in General Nursing

    I will respect every single nurse aide that has my patients as an equal. I've been a nurse aide for years before becoming an LVN so I know what it's like. This will happen until they have lost my...

  6. My biggest fear come true...

    krob0729 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Best thing I can tell you is not to let her know it affected you in ANY way. Treat her like nothing ever happed. If she sees she can't get a reaction out of you it might help. It usually does me....

  7. My first 2 night shifts (7pm-7am)

    krob0729 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my first week of nights was no sleep at all. couldn't get used to it. 5p-5a. Then it all caught up with me. My first night off after my first 3 12's I came home and was asleep by 6a.m I slept...

  8. i hate my nursing job

    krob0729 replied to Mylife's topic in Nursing Career

    no such thing as a stupid question,,,,right???? well, here goes....What is

  9. Radiology vs. Nursing

    krob0729 replied to ashparker's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, my sister and I have it covered. I'm a nurse and she starts Radiology school the 22nd. lol I'll ask her where she found her info in her research on the subject and try to let you know..good...

  10. Criminal Backround Checks for Nurses?

    krob0729 replied to how's-it?'s topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I was arrested a few yrs ago for hot checks. (young people don't need checkbooks..lol). The board requested copies of the hearing and my probation papers and i wrote them a sincere letter taking...

  11. RN who wouldn't be CNA

    krob0729 replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

  12. Anyone who is a community nurse plz help!!!

    krob0729 replied to starletchick's topic in International Nursing

    Did u try the specialty formums? I haven't looked myself to see what all is listed there, but I bet you could find a ton of info from them. Everyone is always willing to help. Also, go to the...

  13. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    krob0729 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

  14. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    krob0729 replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not to mention, she's probably aware of everyone gossiping about her which makes it even

  15. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    krob0729 replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Plus, 9 times out of 10 the gossip is a lie, built out of petty jealousy, or staff evidently not having enough to do at work. $

  16. 4 hours between shifts

    krob0729 replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: That's exactlyl what I was trying to get across in my previous post. Excellent post

  17. 4 hours between shifts

    krob0729 replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but when considering my license and pt. care, I would have told them to dip into the 'nurse pool' if they have one, or better call agency. I can also understand where you're coming from too...

  18. New Nurse Training New Nurse

    krob0729 replied to medicrnohio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the one i had that had been one for 10 years made more med errors in 2 hours than i have my whole 3 months. Experience doesn't mean intelligent or caring i

  19. New Nurse Training New Nurse

    krob0729 replied to medicrnohio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :uhoh21: i haven't been a nurse 3 months yet, and i've already had to orientate 4 nurses, 2 of which were total disasters and one that i wish i could have sent home myself, one of which has been a...

  20. Well, finished my 1st 3rd-shift last night...

    krob0729 replied to jenrninmi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 5p-5a myself. The first week was the hardest. After that is was "hello Mr. Sandmann" when I walked in my front door at 6am. Our schedule is never the same. 3 on 3 0ff, 4 on 1...

  21. Let's introduce ourselves...

    krob0729 replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    there will be good days and bad ones, you'll have time where you ask yourself what you've gotten yourself into, but there are also times when you touch that one patient in a special way, or you get...

  22. Anyone making the transition from CNA to RN on a unit?

    krob0729 replied to RaeT,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    With this I have to agree. When I was days from graduating I went by the LTC facility to take a graduation invite to the whole place. As soon as I walked in the door, the Admin grabbed me by the...

  23. Lack of confidence in skills, knowledge, experience... trying to return to nursing..

    krob0729 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with this. a few years ago i went through the anorexia thing working for a law firm. (very stressful) long hours and not eating took it's toll. i was standing there one day after lunch...

  24. east texas vs. amarillo

    krob0729 replied to SavageWist's topic in Texas Nursing

    i want your job...lol..let me know when u move :rotfl: i make slightly less than that myself. i hate amarillo. lived there for a year and came back. no shade, too much wind, and dust storms, and...

  25. Recurrent Muscle Spasms LONG VENT

    krob0729 replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    darlin', get rid of that PCP. one who doesn't know what's wrong, but won't order an MRI or ultrasound???? wouldn't that show if you had a nerve pinched or something? i've only been a nurse a couple...