Junebug903 LPN

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    What are the "rules" about being PRN?

    Junebug903 replied to itsdebraanne's topic in General Nursing

    At my previous PRN job, I was required to work a minimum of every other weekend. They were 8 hr shifts...so with a full-time job, that would mean working every single
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    Being asked to sign on treatments not done

    Junebug903 replied to puppypower's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good for
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    IM inj hitting humerus

    Junebug903 replied to hybr1d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, it happens. Some elderly, etc. are so thin. No worries. Somethings you may only learn by experiencing
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    Failed NCLEX 1st time in 75 questions, passed on 3rd attempt with 265 questions

    Junebug903 replied to haners02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is a wonderful, inspiring story :) Great!
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    Advice to the Student Nurse

    Junebug903 replied to Yellow90's topic in General Students

    Great tips!...I haven't been in nursing school since 2006 for my LPN, but hope to be enrolled in an RN program by 2016 :) My obsession with school has started early
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    ECPI or TCC??

    Junebug903 replied to ShanaeD's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    TCC is much cheaper. ECPI is about $40,000 last I
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    Antelope Valley College current info pls!

    Junebug903 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi to everyone reading! I have read the posts from a few years ago for AVC RN programs. I wanted to know if anyone has come current information. I wanted to know the current wait list time, class...
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    BSN from 4 year program required

    Junebug903 replied to tokmom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    oh,
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    Inactive for 4 yrs, want job anywhere Now!

    Junebug903 replied to Tracofil's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have been out of nursing for almost 3 years. My husband and I are stationed in Japan with the Navy. My plan is to apply and hope to get a job. If I get some feedback about my time away, I plan to...
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    Tummy issues after taking care of patients with... tummy issues

    Junebug903 replied to markbeast's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No medical advice, but I do have a friend that got C-diff from a patient and was sick with it off and on for quite
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    Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    Junebug903 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am out of the nursing game temporarily right now until the beginning of 2015. My husband and I are stationed in Japan. The 3 years is almost up! I like reading about other nursing happenings and...
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    Clinical drama-question about personal property

    Junebug903 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    I agree with the attitude adjustment. You need to grow up in order to survive. Why even come on a nursing forum about some middle school BS? Talk to your teacher.
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    Clinical drama-question about personal property

    Junebug903 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    This is very caddy. Unfortunately, fellow classmates are not there to be your friends. Do not bring a nice bag to school. Anyone could take your stuff. Student OR teacher. If she was rude, speak to...
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    Is it me or nursing?

    Junebug903 replied to c.kelly20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just about every nurse I have every spoken to, has to work every other weekend. You either get someone to cover your shifts or you have to take it out of your own time. That is normal stuff. Even when...
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    So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Junebug903 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    I have done LTC/SNF for several years and I agree with both sides. There are some docs that don't do the leg work and just give meds and nurses don't follow-up. Some residents do expect their PRN pain...
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    Returning to the states and back to nursing after 3 years...ADVICE please

    Junebug903 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been out of the nursing game for over 2 years, because I am in Japan where my husband is stationed with the Navy. By the time I return, in January 2015, I will not have worked as a nurse for a...
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    Returning to the states and back to nursing after 3 years...ADVICE please

    Junebug903 replied to Junebug903's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for the quick response :) Yes, my CPR is up to date. That is my thought too. I feel like I need it, as well as showing employers I am
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    Junebug903 replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on what you are interested in specializing in. While volunteering at a Naval hospital Mother Infant Unit through the American Red Cross, I got certified in NRP(Neonatal Resuscitation...
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    A concerned LPN!

    Junebug903 replied to gil3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first year was the hardest. I cried all the time. I felt so bad for constantly asking so many questions. On 3-11 as a new grad, I had 30 patients. I would be there sometimes until 1 or 2am just...
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    *Urgent* Is this dangerous for my license?

    Junebug903 replied to Bushmanz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was a new grad LPN, I had 3 days of orientation. At least half of the time, the nurse just gave me the keys and hung out at the desk. I was working 3-11 in LTC with some SNF patients. 30...
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    What is your current LPN salary

    Junebug903 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My last position was in 2011 working in hospice. I was making $21.50/hr in San Diego. I also had a per diem job at a small SNF/rehab facility in Carlsbad getting paid