Grayeagle

Grayeagle

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  1. Could be worse, ..but..

    Grayeagle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Turned in an Aid for Patient Abuse up the chain of command. (my supv, then to DoN) Aid got friends together, about a month goes by, Aid still came over to 'help' on my floor (I couldnt beleive she...

  2. When you think it can't get any worse....

    Grayeagle replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting that.. ..laughter works

  3. Told to go home..

    Grayeagle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Company I work for here in Phoenix has decided we will wear Scrub tops/bottoms in colors they have chosen. No uniform allowance, not paid for by them. I showed up today with their color tops, but wore...

  4. Told to go home..

    Grayeagle replied to Grayeagle's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno .. if something really bad happens .. ..first you say it .. ..then you do it. Clean underwear would be moot .. at that point :)

  5. how can I be a good clinical student?

    Grayeagle replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of good tips here.. The more you can do or observe the better you will be as a Nurse.

  6. Told to go home..

    Grayeagle replied to Grayeagle's topic in General Nursing

    It's only petty until someone gets their eye poked out! -grin-

  7. Told to go home..

    Grayeagle replied to Grayeagle's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks .. I am going to go in tomorrow and give notice, and ask for referral from that same Nurse Supervisor :) I just can't do scrub pants. Not happenin.

  8. Personality Type and Nursing

    Grayeagle replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    ima ESTJ .. interesting :)

  9. More on I Was Told to Stay Home Tonight

    Grayeagle replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    -shrug-.. may as well talk to all that you want to :) I find it helps to write down Pro's and Con's for each place that interests me ..helps me think and make a decision. Even with no 'shortage' .....

  10. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Grayeagle replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Got an elderly gentleman very far into end stage Alzheimers. Rare to hear him say any coherent sentence, he's been declining steadily since I began working here. Kneeling at his wheelchair, I had his...

  11. written up already!

    Grayeagle replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok .. the correct response to someone who says you gotta stay to repay a sign on is 'Bill Me' ..if it sucks to work there it sucks to work there. Don't do it. Life is too short to put up with abuse....

  12. Help Please--where are the best salaries?

    Grayeagle replied to Meerkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Phoenix, AZ seems ok I am an LPN atm, been one for a year and a half, this is my 3rd nursing job since graduation. The VA was wonderful ..didnt pay much tho. The next place had a patient-acute ratio...

  13. First real ethical dilemma yesterday

    Grayeagle replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    'Patient Advocate' we are. All kinds of hindsight, all I can say is what I would have done. Pudding, thickened fluids and blood sugar checks to make sure parameters were good. 'Patient Requested' on...

  14. written up already!

    Grayeagle replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lorabel: 'Nursing eat their young' applies where you are. There are better places to work. I would start looking .. the added stress they are laying on you is just not required. If you really enjoy...

  15. Lvn Hesi

    Grayeagle replied to m070298's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    HESI will show you where your weaknesses are .. its just a guide. Several in my class went into overdrive and stressed out doin that cram study thing .. that trick never works. You probably have a...

  16. How do I find out about agency nursing jobs?

    Grayeagle replied to summerdaze's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Summer.. Google 'Nursing Registry' and add your city at the end .. you will get a list of some that have websites up. Call a couple, ask if they have an office near you, and work available in your...

  17. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    Grayeagle replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL .. forgot to state shift-differential an stuff .. ..additional 10 percent for nights, 25 percent for weekends, and time-and-a-half for overtime. Shifts are 8 hrs, ~5 days a week, M-T off, then T-W...

  18. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    Grayeagle replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Phx AZ new grads can expect mid-teens/hr to start in hospital/clinic settings, and ~20/hr in LTC as average. -Frank P. Williamson, LPN (starting at 15.06/hr as a GS-3 at the VA Hospital, full...

  19. 38 too old for school?

    Grayeagle replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    -evil grin- The best revenge is living better than your enemies :) That includes those who say 'you're too old, you're too -insert any other negative vibe here-') I am 56, just got my LPN license,...

  20. LPN new grad

    Grayeagle replied to NeedingInfo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hiya Monica; Here in Phoenix, I searched (w/google) LPN Jobs .. then used different search engines on several websites to look at 20 mi and 30 mile radius from my zip code .. as of today (30 May)...

  21. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    Grayeagle replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I applied in April, started class the next February. (almost a year wait) .. ..only because that was the first opening they had in a block going all the way thru from Health Care Core-CNA-Nurse...

  22. Thinking About Moving to AZ Sometime.....Need Info

    Grayeagle replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hiya Marla; I graduated from high school here in Phoenix back in 1969 ..cruised Central, met my wife, joined the service .. returned a few years ago, first tryin to be a CAD Engineer type in Tucson...