CindyBostickDixon

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1. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

   CindyBostickDixon replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   So are nursing home LVNS/LPNS. Often times it's the LVNS critical thinking skills that the nursing home patients have to depend on. They are the doctor's eyes and

2. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

   CindyBostickDixon replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

   One of the biggest problems with ADN programs is their lack of focus on clinical skills. I just graduated and I feel sorry for all those brand new nurses. I thank my lucky stars I had several years as...

3. Weed and work.

   CindyBostickDixon replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like your friend has more of a problem than just needing to pass a drug screen. If he is unable to put down the weed long enough to pass a drug screen then he is likely addicted. In Texas,...

4. suspended for doing the right thing...

   CindyBostickDixon replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am a diabetic and a nurse. When speaking with my diabetic educator, she informed me that it is considered malpractice to teach our diabetic patients to avoid all sweets, deserts, etc. When we do so...

5. Am I too old to be an RN.... or should I just stay an LPN?

   CindyBostickDixon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   After working as an LVN for over 30 years, I finally got the opportunity to realize my lifelong dream. I am 53 years old and I will graduate from RN school on December 11, 2015. You are never too old...