angelonsunset

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1. New Nurse Horror Stories

   angelonsunset replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I know exactly what you are talking about. I went to the DON. I can just say. Be careful as to what you say. Because it may harm you instead. Because they are aware of everything. And now that they...

2. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

   angelonsunset replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I think that you will find the right area of nursing as time goes by. I have been an LPN since 1975. i worked, ER, ICU CCU and transferred to the OR. I loved my job. I also worked recently in assisted...

3. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

   angelonsunset replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I don't mean to sound sarcastic or anything, but if you plan on being a nurse, read what you just said and think about it. To be a nurse, you go to nursing school. However, to be a good nurse you have...

4. Comfortable Nursing shoes

   angelonsunset replied to newmom27's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   NURSE MATES style Dove, feel like marshmallows, light on your feet and very supportive. Also, as you walk they expand to your own toe span, so there is no rubbing or sore feet. I love them You can get...

5. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I live in AL. In a assisted living it is about $14 per hour. PRN is higher up to around 16. Not sure as for clinics or hospitals. Clinics I believe vary per

6. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   : Deep Detroit is the bad area as all states have areas that are bad. The right cities are fine, Clinton Township, Macomb & Oakland cty, are fine. My kids grew up in MI . They are great kids....

7. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I live in Montgomery. Pay here I guess from low to agency good. At this time I am looking for a lot higher pay that I am getting now.Where are you at in

8. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi, I am in Montgomery, AL now. I lived in MI all my life and miss it. I am from Oakland County, Rochester Hills. If I decide to move back it will probably be like in Berkley, or Clinton Township....

9. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am like you, however I only make $14 an hour, only nurse there with 57 residents. i am sooo tired I work 3-11 no shift differential and they dont ever give raises. I want to find another job. I am...

10. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would like to do agency work as well. I am working at an Assisted living facility, I work afternoons, only nurse there with 54 residents. I never stop. I don't get differential and my hourly pay is...

11. suggestions on a EKG BOOK!

    angelonsunset replied to janetrette's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi, There is a book called Reading EKGS Correctly, It is a Nursing SkillBook. The version is Nursing77. It is easy and understandable. However, you may have to look for it because it was a series of...