kelkel

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1. Curious about LPN clinicals vs. CNA

   kelkel replied to iamcutest's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hopefully you didn't get into nursing thinking that you wouldn't have to make a bed or change a diaper. LPN or RN, that is part of being a nurse. I too work as a CNA putting myself through nursing...

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

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

   Hi, I am currently paid $20.53 at my full-time home care job and make $22.00/hr working prn at ltc facility in

3. can CNAs refuse patient care?

   kelkel replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   CNA's know it all because they feel they are with these patients everyday and know what they need. Sometimes, it's just a matter of finding the root of the problem, which means sitting there and...

4. can CNAs refuse patient care?

   kelkel replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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5. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

   kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   unfortunately, there are some people who feel that "god" has nothing to do with nursing. however, my dear, i am sure you are a wonderful nurse and the only opinions that matter are those who you are...

6. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

   kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   Well, maybe you need to rethink your profession. You can not be an effective nurse without having faith, empathy and sympathy. Maybe you have a good reason.....who

7. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

   kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   I can relate to limited patience, but however, weren't we all new nurses at one time? Not to mention, I will never forget one of my instructors stating, "The day a nurse thinks she/he knows...

8. LPN versus CMA

   kelkel replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   In no way shape or form is a CMA higher than an LPN. LPN's receive much more intensive education. We are to practically know just as much as an RN in a shorter period of educational time. LPN's ARE...

9. CNA Tasks vs LVN Tasks

   kelkel replied to caligirl2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   What type of input are you

10. LPN magazine?

    kelkel replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, absolutely. I have just subscribed myself. I received a flyer in the mail, it's LPN 2005 by Lippencott and Williams, I would hit their website to

11. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

    kelkel replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I remember the first thing one of my instructors taught was "nurses eat their young" and how true that is. Maybe hospital nursing in an environment like that is not for you. There are so many...

12. How did you know hospice was right for you?

    kelkel replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The only true advice you can receive is...you will know. I am a hospice nurse and could not imagine doing anything else. As grim as it may sound, it is very rewarding. Ultimately, we are all going...