angelonsunset

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1. New Nurse Horror Stories

   angelonsunset replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Safety

   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 know that you know what is going on well, just watch...

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

   angelonsunset replied to Princess74's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 living. I loved all my residents. They wer...

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

   angelonsunset replied to Princess74's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 to be caring, have empathy and not have an attitu...

4. Comfortable Nursing shoes

   angelonsunset replied to newmom27's topic in Uniform/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 them at any uniform store.

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

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 experience.

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

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   : 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. Honest, decent, no drugs, etc. # 1 was a Marine :) ...

7. how to clean stethascope?

   angelonsunset replied to dixienurse2be's topic in General Students

   Just plain ol alcohol swabs, kills germs too

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

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 AL?

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

   angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   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. Don't know. My 2 best friends are in Oakland county. ...

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

    angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

    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 also looking for an agency that pays with health b...

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

    angelonsunset replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

    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 $14 an hour. I am sooo tired because I never get d...

12. suggestions on a EKG BOOK!

    angelonsunset replied to janetrette's topic in Educators

    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 books that you could order. I also have one that is...