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  1. Looking for the not so typical LPN job

    eeffoc_emmig replied to SDALPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish we weren't so limited. We are very capable of so much

  2. New job!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have always carried a notebook with me during orientation. I have been made fun of for it. I don't care. While there is no such thing as a stupid question, it is stupid to ask the same question...

  3. Medication Sheets

    eeffoc_emmig replied to roxiLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Never. Ever sign for anything you were not there for responsible for. CYA. Don't trust anyone with your

  4. Family is trying to kill me!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I had nothing to do with it!

  5. Family is trying to kill me!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    The air horn mysteriously ran out of air. I was off for a couple of nights went back last night and I was asked if I had used it because it was empty. Dad said it should have lasted for months. Of...

  6. Perks of the Job???

    eeffoc_emmig replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I don't look good in prison orange so no cooking the books for

  7. A QUIET suction machine? Does it exist?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Private Duty

    Not that I have ever seen or used. You would probably just have to use a straw if you want it

  8. Anyone have some cheese?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    There is a hospital within 10 miles of my home. They hire LPNs but I would have to take an almost $5/hr pay cut and would only get between 20 - 30 hours per week. I just can't afford that kind of

  9. Anyone have some cheese?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Called them again. Finally got an answer. "Due to Medicaid cut backs, we are not able to give raises." Um. OK. It's funny - the last time I went by the office it has just been remodled/redecorated....

  10. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    LPNs in my area are almost forced to work LTC or PDN. It's not that hospitals here won't hire you, they just pay very little. I did not become a nurse to make about $11/hr. Nope! I graduated almost 8...

  11. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    LPNs in my area are almost forced to work LTC or PDN. It's not that hospitals here won't hire you, they just pay very little. I did not become a nurse to make about $11/hr. Nope! I graduated almost 8...

  12. Ugh, the MUSIC!!!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

  13. Anyone have some cheese?

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Not a company policy as far as I can tell. I have scoured the employee handbook. They actually made the employees take a paycut a few years ago. I didn't know this until after I took the job. My...

  14. Nexium Capsule!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to jordanSt-john lvn's topic in Patient Medications

  15. Ugh, the MUSIC!!!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

  16. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    I worked LTC and MD offices before PDN. Yes, still working PDN. It pays better than hospitals in the area and it's far less stressful than

  17. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    eeffoc_emmig replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    My company sent me to work a vent case. I was told to watch a video and take a test online. It taught me NOTHING! I went to the case because I needed the money. I took thorough notes when the other...

  18. Religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin

    eeffoc_emmig replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I refuse to discuss politics or religion anymore. I used to be more open - didn't wear my views on a t-shirt but would tell of asked. My views on the two topics are far from the "norm". I have lost...

  19. Nexium Capsule!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to jordanSt-john lvn's topic in Patient Medications

    I hate that stuff! Surely they can prescribe something easier to give. I dissolved the granules in a small amount of warm water. It took a little while to dissolve but it when through a bit

  20. Mom gives meds, feedings,and does all other nurse work??

    eeffoc_emmig replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

  21. Family is trying to kill me!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I agree. I told them that it scared me half to death the first time it happened. Dad just laughed. Didn't stop him. They don't do it in the same room as me and the patient so I guess they think if...

  22. Family is trying to kill me!

    eeffoc_emmig replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I would hate to have to clean that mess up!

  23. Mom gives meds, feedings,and does all other nurse work??

    eeffoc_emmig replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    I don't recall reading a thread like that anywhere. Odd. So insurance is paying for you to do...nothing? That would drive me batty. (Short drive) Have you spoke with your

  24. If You Could...

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Free wifi and gas reimbursement sounds wonderful! I drive 52 miles each way for my case. I have a great car, but it adds up very

  25. You Know You're a PDN When...

    eeffoc_emmig replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Don't apologize! Sometimes I feel like an UNDERpaid