PomMom65

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  1. Bullied at work

    PomMom65 replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So sorry to hear that you are going through this. Go to the DON and tell them that you have had someone threaten physical harm to you. Tell her this is a hostile work environment. If they do not have...

  2. What would you change about your scrubs??

    PomMom65 replied to jessk2323's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Soft material for sure. I cannot stand the stiff

  3. How do you do such a wonderful but difficult job?

    PomMom65 replied to DocRecon's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with newhospicern, it is a honor to walk this road with my patients. We will all be there one

  4. Do you wear jewelry to work?

    PomMom65 replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a wedding band, studs and my Miraculous

  5. Are there any nurses happy to be a nurse?

    PomMom65 replied to frequentFLyER's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job. When I was in school I encountered a nurse or two that told me how much they hated nursing. I think that is unprofessional. If you do not like what you do, get

  6. I only held his hand

    PomMom65 replied to motay68's topic in General Students

    Great

  7. ACCEPTED

    PomMom65 replied to TiffanyRoseRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I just started my bridge program at Pittsburgh Technical Institute. I am scheduled to graduate July of 2015. I am very excited. Congrats

  8. BOO-YAH!

    PomMom65 replied to Beautiful Mind RN's topic in Nurses Rock

    Excellent! Great job. I am an LPN now but currently enrolled in an LPN to RN bridge program. I cannot wait until I can post that I passed my NCLEX -

  9. The hardest parts of nursing?

    PomMom65 replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    It is very difficulty for me to have family members that do not agree with the patient wishes or that do not agree with each other. It is much better to have everyone on the same

  10. Humor me please with a question from my son...

    PomMom65 replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    He sounds like a cool kid! Cast saw is good but amputation came to mind

  11. What's your go to outfit after work?

    PomMom65 replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    amen, flannel

  12. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    PomMom65 replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Morphine; Ativan; Dilaudid; Haldol; Atropine drops SL. Hospice

  13. How did you get your job?

    PomMom65 replied to scamper22's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA while I was in LPN school. I was dependable, pleasant and stayed out of any drama that may have went on. When I graduated I was hired me as an LPN. I was very blessed that my boss...

  14. Pros and cons of the shift

    PomMom65 replied to marvelmom's topic in General Nursing

    7p-7a 13 bed inpatient Hopsice Unit. I love my nights. For us, it is a calmer environment. Our docs do not do rounds overnight and we do not have as many visitors and other staff members (social work,...

  15. Nauseous vs Nauseated (another grammar lesson)

    PomMom65 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    "a whole nother" That is my pet

  16. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    PomMom65 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a girlfriend who is the only girl and she has 7 brothers. Her mother named her Sister. We call her

  17. Funny things patients say !

    PomMom65 replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Walking down the unit one morning with my boss, we found an elderly man getting out of bed to take him self to the bath room. This man had taken his bed alarm off and probably should have had some...

  18. Voluntary Euthanasia

    PomMom65 replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Withdrawing care is much different than

  19. LPN-RN ONLINE.Has anyone attended Medical prep Institute of Tampa bay?

    PomMom65 replied to NurseElizabeth13's topic in LPN to RN

    It isn't a school. I would pass on that. Try to find a traditional program. They prepare you to challenge

  20. Straighterline

    PomMom65 replied to carolinanurse_01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Didn't you have to take them as part of your LPN

  21. Straighterline

    PomMom65 replied to carolinanurse_01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A&P I and II plus micro biology are general education classes that you will need to clearly understand. I cannot imagine getting through them in 4 days, it would be impossible. I have never heard...

  22. So what's the one piece of advice you wish someone told you...

    PomMom65 replied to vampiregirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Welcome to Hospice. I work on a 12 bed general inpatient unit. It is the most rewarding job I have ever had. Let me know how you like it.

  23. Different Hospice Roles

    PomMom65 replied to Elle23's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think the nursing home category refers to a nurse that may be assigned to a particular nursing facility where there are patients on

  24. Highs and Lows in Hospice

    PomMom65 replied to cd365c's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work on an inpatient hospice unit. I enjoys seeing my patient's symptoms resolve with my intervention. I feel rewarded when the family feels relief because they brought their loved one in and we...

  25. How to survive without a support system??

    PomMom65 replied to joljenni's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am so sad that this is how it is for you. My advice is to continue to follow those dreams. It will be worth the stressful times you may have. Find a teacher at school that can be a mentor. Talk with...