cheriedg

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1. Are BSN nurses smarter than ADN nurses?

   cheriedg replied to elpnla's topic in ADN/BSN

   It's not who is smarter rather than whom is considered more of a professional. That's all.

2. med pass

   cheriedg replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric

   I have 50 pts and tons of PRN's. Two med passes at that rate takes me all shift, short lunch, no breaks, and if i am lucky I get done 4 mins prior to end of shift.

3. To RNs: Would you encourage students to get into nursing from a practical standpoint?

   cheriedg replied to Nickoxp's topic in Men

   Great question! Its been looming in my mind too. Im one semester away from graduating and can say..... Is it too late to change to a different career? Ive been LPN for 8 yrs at LTC and can honestly say i dont want to be screamed at. Suggestions?.... ...

4. Migraine treatment in er

   cheriedg replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

   No NARCS! From a migraine suffer.....for a good deal of us it does cause refractory migraines that really are way worse than original. What would be nice from a holistic standpoint.... Lights dim, quiet environment, cold washcloths to neck, head and ...

5. Keeping up with the Reading?

   cheriedg replied to MusicEMT's topic in General Students

   I as well suffer and am medicated for the same attention disorder. It took me a long, brutal emotional roller coaster ride to see the light. The previous writer gave great advice, don't focus on quantitative but qualitative. What are your school's ou...

6. Lpn Home Health Pay...low?

   cheriedg replied to pyt86's topic in Oklahoma

   I have been a LPN for 8 yrs at my current position, which is working LTC for the State. I make base $19.05 plus shift differential of .45. It may seem attractive but when I get my check I make $12/hr when insurance, taxes, retirement, etc are taken. ...