nursel56

Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty

allnurses Guide

  • Content

    7,122

  • Visitors

    50,205

  • Followers

    3

  • Likes

    1,365

All Content by nursel56

  1. nursel56

    What to wear for volunteer orientation?

    nursel56 replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They will probably tell what to wear for the actual hours you'll be on duty as a volunteer. I volunteered when I was a little younger than you are. It was a great experience to look at the hospital...
  2. nursel56

    So I've been applying as a new LVN grad and only offered MA positions!

    nursel56 replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it would probably be a good idea to contact the BVNPT Education Division to get clear guidelines on what you can or can't do as a person working as an MA with a nursing license, since MAs are...
  3. nursel56

    This made me laugh

    nursel56 replied to Bec7074's topic in Nursing Humor

    Maybe he was trying to sing Jailhouse Rock - wishing that damn tube was out of the way so you could enjoy it.
  4. nursel56

    What to wear for volunteer orientation?

    nursel56 replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd wear "business casual" to the interview. Meaning plain solid color slacks (no jeans), a blouse in a coordinated color without a lot of fussy details, in a more formal fabric than cotton (ie rayon...
  5. nursel56

    Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    nursel56 replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I made $9.50/hr as an LVN in 1986. These doctors will continue to pull wages down as long as people accept them, and with the tight job market as it is people apparently will accept
  6. nursel56

    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

    nursel56 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so sorry this happened. I can recall several years ago when I had a meltdown, too. The planets can all just line up in such a way that it becomes the perfect **** storm, seemingly out of the...
  7. nursel56

    Fears...

    nursel56 replied to buscalm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's hard to answer that question because everyone is so different in that regard. My personal experience is that I don't react to pictures or videos so much but when you see something in real life,...
  8. nursel56

    Fears...

    nursel56 replied to buscalm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [color=#990033]welcome! :) yes, most people are able to get over their squeamishness issues and yes, being a cna will acquaint you with things pre-nursing students are typically afraid they won't be...
  9. nursel56

    nursing etiquette question

    nursel56 replied to onthejourney's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'd probably go with Bec704 and Esme on this. Some people are extremely sensitive about their incontinence - and even if most of them don't seem to be - you never know for sure. The fact that you...
  10. nursel56

    Some people are...vent

    nursel56 replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I hate that! Now I try to keep it so someone only does that to me once! I remember folding my friend's laundry when she asked for help . . and she said, "I had to make sure it wasn't one of...
  11. nursel56

    will this hurt me in school

    nursel56 replied to rvd4now's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You are going to have to learn a lot of new things in nursing. A good deal of it is memorizing things and/or knowing the right reference materials to find out how to do them correctly. Why would...
  12. nursel56

    I'm freaking out here.. I could fail clinical and i dont know why!

    nursel56 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and for turning a bad situation into a success! Best
  13. nursel56

    When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    nursel56 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    She has a special Carmen Miranda fruit-hat style nurse cap with spaces to stash everything she needs. The trick is to learn to balance that thing without a cup of jello cubes landing on somebody's...
  14. nursel56

    Nurses are too controlling, and over powering during emergencies.

    nursel56 replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think in a case like that they go on auto-pilot and probably, unfortunately, they no longer "saw you". I hear that's a common problem when something like that happens (wall to wall people). Sorry...
  15. nursel56

    Young nurses

    nursel56 replied to pkt00's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They are discussing it. They may not be agreeing with it. I don't agree either. I started at age 19 in a pediatric hospital when I would sometimes have a 17 year old patient. Most of it depends on...
  16. nursel56

    When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    nursel56 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    I haven't read all the other replies yet, but I hate wearing a stethoscope around my neck, so I try to keep it in my pocket. I must say though, if you want to look cool, the hologram ultrascope is...
  17. nursel56

    Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    nursel56 replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If the thought process and depth of study were as described above, LPN/LVN school would be about 8 weeks long. On the other hand, when people say that BSNs courses are filled with subjects like...
  18. nursel56

    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    nursel56 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was flat broke when I went job-hunting so I picked up a few dark colored A-line skirts with a couple of light colored blouses and a tasteful sweater set at the Goodwill. I haven't worn a full suit...
  19. nursel56

    Is It Just Me?

    nursel56 replied to Mijourney's topic in General Nursing

    decided sentiments were already expressed by
  20. nursel56

    Hey! I am new!

    nursel56 replied to jaycee15's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    welcome to allnurses, jaycee! best wishes as you start nursing school. be sure and check out all our student related forums here ----- allnurses.com site map for nurses | nursing
  21. nursel56

    First interview as an RN....nightmare!

    nursel56 replied to SammyRN2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will swim against the tide here . . having worked in family practice, allergy, dermatology and peds clinics and offices it doesn't sound that unusual to me. How insane it is depends on how many...
  22. nursel56

    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    nursel56 replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I responded to a very specific statement you made, as follows: I did not attack you, but you returned by calling me a Pedestal and something about Area 51 which probably would've been funny if only...
  23. nursel56

    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    nursel56 replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No experience taking the NCLEX so no way to know if anyone can pass it. I think you are getting confused. You hoped to write an inspirational essay, and you're angry because some people had problems...
  24. nursel56

    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    nursel56 replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Curious to know how it is that a number of people with actual experience to base their opinion on is considered to be squandering of the thread in which someone made pronouncements based on no...
  25. nursel56

    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    nursel56 replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nobody is trying to shut this down. I don't have a problem with you. If you want to post whatever you want and expect that people with more experience are not going to offer their opinions in the...