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  1. working on Christmas?

    tlhubbard replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Will that schedule give you a good run of days off around New Years? Maybe you can really enjoy that

  2. working on Christmas?

    tlhubbard replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    I have been blessed with the 9-5 M-Fr nursing job (no weekends, no holidays) However, I know the disappointment of having to work holidays, and the less than understanding parents (stay at home mom...

  3. Please answer for my class research paper

    tlhubbard replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Karis brought up some issues I hadn't previously thought of. However I am against animal testing. There seem to be plenty of make-up mfrs that seem to be able to manage without animal testing -...

  4. IVS and inserting Catheters

    tlhubbard replied to nursewannabee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was so afraid of needles (in particular IVs) when I was looking at the nursing school situation. Once I had 1 successful start, there was a "sick" satisifaction of seeing that flashback and knowing...

  5. Medication Nurse Assistants

    tlhubbard replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose that in assisted living this may be a good idea. However, if we are still seeing facilities paying nurses to be available for these residents, is this truly cost effective? I know CNAs are...

  6. How many of you worked while in school?

    tlhubbard replied to RazorbackRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on the new position. I found that working "pool" works out very well with school. If you have a huge exam coming up and you need to study, then you just don't get scheduled. Also,...

  7. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    tlhubbard replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had this experience, however, when I was looking for a job last spring I had some offers, I also had some who liked my experience yet they did not call me back. It ended up being a...

  8. all nurses respond

    tlhubbard replied to nsgst05's topic in General Nursing

    In our state LPNs have quite a few restrictions in their practice. No IV pushes, no central lines, etc. So it does put them at a disadvantage with the higher acuity areas. The well baby nursery may...

  9. You might be in the medical field if....

    tlhubbard replied to bethin's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm guilty of these: 1. Keeping those little "sterile" scissors that weren't used out of the pack because they're great for your crafts. 2. You take home staple removers (to remove from your...

  10. Medication Nurse Assistants

    tlhubbard replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, however, what is the likelihood that this position will go away? It seems to be carrying over into other states (like Ohio) who had been holding out for years. Is this a trend we can stop...

  11. Medication Nurse Assistants

    tlhubbard replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding this, I understand that Ohio is "piloting" this, we are one of the last states to consider this med pass tech. My concerns are for the LPNs in my state that do not have IV certification (it...

  12. Help! False positive on urine drug test :(

    tlhubbard replied to GalRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't imagine what you must be going through. But I think that since that was YOUR urine and YOUR results, you would have a right to have the results. Especially since it is effecting your...

  13. Why are so many of us over weight?

    tlhubbard replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Brother!! Are you ever right!!! I found I gained 20 pounds over a 3 1/2 college run. Plus, the extra stress does encourage that nasty cortisol. I was thin and cute when I started nursing, now,...

  14. Was anyone a not so great High School student and become a GREAT college student?

    tlhubbard replied to emndarmic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wasn't a BAD student, but I NEVER needed to study and could pull B's. I had to learn to study in nursing school at the age of 28. WHEW!!! That was interesting. I did very well in nursing school....

  15. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    tlhubbard replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Family from Kentucky referred to the lady parts as "flap jack" Husband refers to a member as: Purple headed warrior, One-eyed slobber bobber and Yogurt slinger Personally I call it "keep it on your...

  16. Any stay at home moms or dads returning for nursing degree??

    tlhubbard replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a stay at home mom and finally decided on a career after marriage and children. I started nursing school with a 3 year old and an 8 month old. Talk about some distraction. I thoroughly...

  17. Should I leave nursing and move on?

    tlhubbard replied to E10_Alive's topic in Nursing Career

    You have a right to persue your career. If this was not a situation that can be reported to the BON, then the issues surrounding your termination should not be discussed. I believe this is a form of...

  18. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    tlhubbard replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't wait for the IV nurse to show up to tell your nurse that you just gave all your money to the man that just left to get your IV drug fix. (Really makes the IV nurse not want to get your line...

  19. You might be in the medical field if....

    tlhubbard replied to bethin's topic in Nursing Humor

    More to add.... 1. Your child must throw up their liver before they can stay home from school. 2. Your child refers to their "funny bone" as the humerus.(at age 5) 3. You come home from work, (4...

  20. to tell or not to tell?

    tlhubbard replied to ablynn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree that we are not "under" the license of our instructors when we are nursing students. However, you are still their responsibility. They can't have students who are unprepared out there trying...

  21. Anyone sick of being told...

    tlhubbard replied to Sandi0302's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  22. Anyone sick of being told...

    tlhubbard replied to Sandi0302's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an RN myself. However, I have seen many an LPN that is more capable than some RNs. I work with nursing homes in infusion therapy. We are faced with LPNs looking for IV certification in our...

  23. to tell or not to tell?

    tlhubbard replied to ablynn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Consider the possbility of reporting annonymously. Most hospitals have compliance hotlines that allow you to report without giving your name. There is no way they can say it was you verses any other...

  24. Would you have a child because you thought you would regret it later on if you didn't

    tlhubbard replied to smack050505's topic in General Nursing

    My children are both half grown now, and I still have a tendency to get "baby fever". Most of my cousins are younger than me and just starting their families now. Don't give into the baby fever,...

  25. Merit Raises? What is your annual raise?

    tlhubbard replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    Dutchgirl RN mentioned that if it is >4% that it is split up throughout the year. They should give you the 4% that every one else is getting on January 1 and then make up the rest later. You kind...