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  1. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    addylpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went into nursing because I wanted a stable job with decent pay. I also wanted to be able to help people. I'm a compassionate person, but I'm also very introverted. In other words, people suck the...

  2. Application question

    addylpn posted a topic in Ohio University

    I'm currently in the RN program at a community college and will be done in Fall '17. After I start working, I'd like to start working on my BSN. When would be a good time to apply to the OU program?...

  3. Thrown off orientation too early??

    addylpn replied to banpoprock's topic in General Nursing

    Shortening of orientation happens pretty frequently especially in LTC. If a nurse knows she has an orienteee, the chances of her calling off increase. I know this to be true because I've seen it time...

  4. Teamwork...Why do we do this to ourselves?

    addylpn replied to Beachbum671's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are very misinformed. There are MANY Cna's that have completed medication certification classes that allow them to LEGALLY pass medications. They are called MA's and are mostly working in AL and...

  5. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    addylpn replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alegria "Dana" are great if you have wide, flat

  6. Please share bad experiences as a new nurse

    addylpn replied to Lovethisworld's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first death and the only nurse around was a cold, heartless B! Was nervous about calling the family and I wasn't sure about the paperwork...she pretty much left me in the

  7. indefinite suspension because of med error

    addylpn replied to bunbao's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dying

  8. indefinite suspension because of med error

    addylpn replied to bunbao's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh give me a break. Everyone here has a fake name so don't give me a load about integrity. If it's ok for you to use an alias, it's should be ok for the OP. Like I said, give it up

  9. indefinite suspension because of med error

    addylpn replied to bunbao's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just curious, why does it matter whether the OP is really "the friend"? Why is it your business and what different advice/input would you give? It is the right of the OP if he/she chooses to remain...

  10. That one nurse...

    addylpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's a nurse at my facility that requests to only work with certain nurses. She asked the scheduler to alter her schedule to accomodate this. Also, if an aide that she does not care for is...

  11. That one nurse...

    addylpn replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the manager allows this because overall she is a good nurse who genuinely cares for her patients. It's upsetting because the other nurses always get stuck working with the less than par aides...

  12. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    addylpn replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This makes me feel so good to know that I am not alone out there! People are different, introvertion is finally coming to the forefront and is becoming more accepted. My mother, an extrovert, used to...

  13. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    addylpn replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esme gave me my 1st ((hug))! Your kindness meant more than you know! Get well

  14. Work and school

    addylpn posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi all, I just got accepted into a lpn to rn bridge program. I currently work ft at a ALF and prn at a LTC. When I was in Lpn school I did not work at all. I was a student who had to study my butt...

  15. Depression. . maybe

    addylpn replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nursing school is hard. You are bombarded with studying, homework, tests, clinicals. Friends and family don't understand why you don't have time to "hang out". Oh, and the money situation sucks...

  16. Here's a genious idea...💡

    addylpn replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They don't accept Medicaid at this AL...mostly private pays. Private pay=BIG $$$, higher level of care=BIG $$$ so yeah, I'm pretty sure they can afford more stafff. Especially since we are a higher...

  17. Here's a genious idea...💡

    addylpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why can't the state require staffing according to aquity? Everyone gets accessed, whatever level they are at should be accounted into staffing. I work at 2 facilities. One of them, an AL, is...

  18. how are men treated at your workplace?

    addylpn replied to chillbrah's topic in Men in Nursing

    Definitely favored at my place, especially if they are good looking and working among female managers. They tend to know this and put on the

  19. HELP!!

    addylpn posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Where do I start. I recently broke up with my boyfriend of 6 years and I did something really stupid. Went out with friends the other night and got really, really drunk. Ended up getting pulled...

  20. Do nurses have free time?

    addylpn replied to nickchan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Free time outside of work? Absolutely! At work? Consider yourself lucky to eat lunch or

  21. Doing away with Scrubs

    addylpn replied to Kcwestportboy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ummm you do realize nurses in LTC are doing feeds, wound care, enemas and dealing with bodily secretions all day long. So, NO, business attire would not be understandable. In fact it's down right...

  22. Just curious

    addylpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it legal to have a family member staying at the same facility in which you are the DON? Asking for a

  23. Just curious

    addylpn replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I ask because my friend claims that staff is being asked to pay special attention to this person...it just seems wrong to give special treatment based on who they

  24. Desensitized already?

    addylpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new nurse and a very empathetic person but when a patient passes, I don't cry. I work in a LTC and see these people everyday. My first death happened about 2 months into my career and my eyes...

  25. Just an LPN...

    addylpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "Oh, you're just an LPN?" How rude is it when someone dismisses your occupation!?!? If you insert any other occupation here (ex. garbage man, stay at home mom) you would sound like a complete A-hole...