nursel56

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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    nursel56 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Decided it best not to perpetuate the off-topic conversation by replying to
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    nursel56 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to the person who wrote the article! It saddens and angers me that this is so familiar to so many of us from many different areas. It seems like all over the corporate world there is a...
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    Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

    nursel56 replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    When I first start a new job it seems like I catch a bug, usually a typical coughy sneezy virus that works itself out in 10-14 days, and that's that. I rarely get sick and kids are out the nest so...
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    Dear Nursing Students: We Need to Talk About Homework Help

    nursel56 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great article, Rose_Queen, thank
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    My First Possible Job as an RN. Advice Needed, please

    nursel56 replied to Caligula's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've seen some of those craigslist ads saying they will hire new RNs as CNAs at that low rate to give them nursing experience. That alone makes me suspicious, because I don't think someone who is...
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    Will LPN's be around for long?

    nursel56 replied to OMMx3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my neck of the woods, 1:1 at school is basically an extension of 1:1 private duty nursing. They accompany students who have trachs, vents, feeding tubes, Foley or in-and-out caths, or any...
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    do you wash your hair every day?

    nursel56 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wash my hair every day and have for decades nursing job or not. I'm not really doing it because of germs, just that I feel kind of icky until I can wash what might be there that I'm not seeing. I...
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    Miss the feeling of helping people

    nursel56 replied to Ranann's topic in Case Management

    You're performing a necessary role. You are polite, fair and professional. Some jobs don't seem to have the instant feedback even if you are doing bedside care. In some cases they aren't even aware...
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    Anyone else here feeling unsure?

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

    Perfectly normal nerves. Lots of times the nerves start to kick in as you get closer to finishing rather than the other way around because you're about to successfully achieve the goal you've only...
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    What grinds your gears about your coworkers?

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

    When a new nurse in private duty who works one day a week decides to re-organize the entire #%!@#$ supply closet "better", mixes speaking valves and HMEs and long tubing and short tubing and some...
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    Taking RN pre reqs while in LPN program?

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

    I would most likely defer registering for another class on top of LPN school, unless you're one of those people who thrives on being stressed out all the time. They cram a whole lot of information...
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    Sharing unorthodox treatments - Where to draw the line?

    nursel56 replied to radtechgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a matter of nurse autonomy when one works for or with a medical doctor (or an alternative practitioner) treating a patient but more a matter of being able to accurately observe the...
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    Taking RD pre-reqs, but is it leading me to nursing?

    nursel56 replied to Bgirl05's topic in Nursing Career

    Bgirl05 I just want to give you a warm welcome to allnurses! I'm not well-versed on the topic of nutrition specifically, but I can tell you that your interests are very well represented throughout...
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    Um.....what?

    nursel56 replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Agree with Whispera. The wording seems to be a hash. Good
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    Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    nursel56 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This. In California, too. I say that just to offer another personal experience and not to negate what anyone else has said. Could be I've been incredibly fortunate so
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    Clincals

    nursel56 replied to janiyah517's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Janiyah! First of all, I know that previous healthcare employment is generally not a prerequisite for LPN programs though I am sure it would be helpful in some ways. Nursing school, (unless it's...
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    So tired and hopeless

    nursel56 replied to moving4wrd's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just want to say as someone who has family members dealing with recovery issues, bravo to you for keeping plugging at it when giving up often seems like the path of least resistance. Do surround...
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    NY post slams NPs

    nursel56 replied to ryguyRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Reading this lady's bio and reading her article, I think we can all agree that it's a good thing she's carrying water for the other side, which I define in this case as that faction of people who are...
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    Home ventilators

    nursel56 replied to Gooselady's topic in Private Duty

    I find having the manual for the vent at my fingertips and reviewing it frequently is a great strategy. A fellow nurse gave me that advice when I started. Agree with Cali, the agency inservices I...
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    Can LPNs work in the delivery room or maternity?

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

    Well, I would say that yes, sure you can apply for a job in those areas. While you are in school you'll learn about your scope of practice. Each state has it's own. Some are very restrictive and...
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    Fired for "sounding like I'm high"....

    nursel56 replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Knuckles31-- So sorry this happened on your first job. I don't really have much to add to the already excellent posts by others except this. No matter what stage you are in as a nurse, when you start...
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    Nursing School Acceptance

    nursel56 replied to NurseStudentK75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NurseStudentK75 thank you for sharing your encouraging story! I agree with all the sentiments you expressed. I hope you will update us as you go through school. All the best, and we will be here to...
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    Monday is my first day of nursing school!!!!!

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

    All the best to you brand new nursing
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    Self esteem in nursing

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

    Yes, I can relate. The thing is we bring our personality with us into nursing. Integrating our strengths and weaknesses is always an ongoing process. I would say that in your case going from not...
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    GMU accelerated BSN Fall 2015

    nursel56 replied to biograd13's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome to allnurses biograd13! Hopefully others will chime in with replies to your specific question, and do check our site map where you may find other forums discussing topics you are interested...