cinlou BSN, MSN, RN

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    Starting pay rates: Then & now

    cinlou replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was such a long time ago when I started out as an LPN I think I made about $7/hr. I was an LPN for 10 years working in critical care before we were phased out then I went on for my RN, as an ADN...
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    Racial Refusals In Nursing

    cinlou replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is such an important issue to talk about, because only we have control over our own behavior. Male nurses have been allowed to be refused by female patients for years, I have been berated for...
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    Starting pay rates: Then & now

    cinlou replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depending on the type of nursing you do, the area of the country, LTC, acute care, specialty nursing, experience, degree, the pay Is all over the place. After I completed my MSN in nursing education I...
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    Starting Pharmacology in 2 Weeks for LPN Program

    cinlou replied to msneicy3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    the unbound series application by Davis is a very good program for your smart phone it is right at your fingertips. If you understand dimensional analysis this is your best gift for being able to...
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    When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

    cinlou replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Check out this site and it will tell you the clinical hours for LPN, ADN, BSN for most all states, you will find there isn't much difference from state to state, however each state has there own...
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    Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    cinlou replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    you hit the nail on the head, education and support in whatever the family is comfortable with. I gave earlier my own personal opinion. As a nurse we have to support the patient but more often than...
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    I almost sent someone to the EMERGENCY ROOM. I'm so terrified!!

    cinlou replied to Beeptime's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so happy to hear you are falling into a groove. Just remember, don't hurt your self trying to help someone, then where would you be except unable to care for anyone else in the future, think and...
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    When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

    cinlou replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Keep moving along it took me 35 years to get to where I am as a Director of both LPN and CNA programs, we are in desperate need of quality caring teachers to help provide and turn out caring...
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    Living in upstate New York sick of the cold going somewhere warm for RN school.

    cinlou replied to MichaelDoherty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am from upstate NY originally, believe it or not northern AZ has lakes and the Colorado river runs through or you can go ATV'ing into the mountains, a short dive can take you to what ever weather...
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    It is time for a change folks....

    cinlou replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is important to work in a facility that holds and follows the same values that you hold, otherwise you will be very unhappy. We don't always have that choice and we can try to change it but there...
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    When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

    cinlou replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm actually going to try to respond to this. I agree with you that there are those who are insecure enough with themselves to degrade others worth. As a Director of a Practical nursing program, I...
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    NCLEX coming up FRIDAY!!! AHHH!! Need some pointers!!

    cinlou replied to JessRNBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my exam it was on paper took 2 days and you had to wait about three months to get the results. That said my students use ATI and it has been proven to be a pretty good indicator of...
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    Living in upstate New York sick of the cold going somewhere warm for RN school.

    cinlou replied to MichaelDoherty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    IT really does not matter where you take the boards, just because NY isn't a compact state does not mean you will have difficulty getting your license, you just need to fill out the application for...
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    Top medications used in LTC

    cinlou replied to jkline18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is an older post but things you can do, go on line and you can get a list of the top 100 meds prescribed in LTC you should also know the Beers criteria for geriatric patients both of these would...
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    Obesity, diarrhea and skin care

    cinlou replied to DawnJ's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to commend you for being respectful to this patient about the obesity and other issues this poor patient was going through, and trying to find the right way to treat her. Thank
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    It is time for a change folks....

    cinlou replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is sort of off topic but not really. I had been a nurse for 20+ years and had moved and started in a local ER night shift, an elderly man had come in and had been shaving his face but was unable...
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    Sexism in nursing

    cinlou replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've been around a long time and am very happy to have the male nurse population growing. I get called out of rooms a lot by male nurses to do female caths, and pelvic exams, and for many years we did...
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    Night shift and adjusting on your days off

    cinlou replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked many shifts but most of my years have been the night shift, when I first started on nights as a new grad, back then you couldn't get a day job unless you were in line for it after...
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    When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

    cinlou replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is a perfect example of lateral violence, eating our young, or bullying. What ever you want to call it, it is all the same and it should stop in the beginning in nursing school. I am a Director...
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    HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    cinlou replied to WhitneyRene's topic in General Students

    We all have our crosses to bear. To help decrease smells in the area, coffee grounds placed in strategic areas really help. Mouth breathing is the best way to get by, but nothing says you can't where...
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    CNA BURNOUT

    cinlou replied to Janis Joplin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so sorry to hear about your working in a toxic environment, but remember you are an advocate for those residents, and I agree this needs to be reported. Give yourself some time to breath and then...
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    NCLEX coming up FRIDAY!!! AHHH!! Need some pointers!!

    cinlou replied to JessRNBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you feel you have to do something do questions. The night before don't do anything, eat a light healthy protein rich meal fish is good brain food and it is light. In the morning have a carb like a...
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    I almost sent someone to the EMERGENCY ROOM. I'm so terrified!!

    cinlou replied to Beeptime's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would like to add to the already very encouraging statements you have received. First, YOU CARE, that is why it upsets you. Second, a little bit of fear is healthy it makes you stop and think before...
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    How to deal with staff who seem to not care for paitents

    cinlou replied to JessicaSamunique's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would like to say you need to take the high road. I have been a nurse for over 35 years I started out as an aide, then an LPN, then an ADN, then BSN then MSN with focus in Nursing education. I have...
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    Help I think med-surg is gonna kill me

    cinlou replied to kenee23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Med surg is difficult for it is the foundation of everything you will continue to learn in the future. When you first start learning you have a small shaky foundation, the more you learn the broader...