CashewLPN

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  1. what is a good stethoscope for nursing student?

    CashewLPN replied to nurse051's topic in General Students

    hmm.... I'm going to go the other way with this... I advise going for something cheapy first... I advise not spending big bucks on a super-scope while you're in school. why? Stethoscopes tend to...

  2. Maternal Care Plan help please

    CashewLPN replied to griffheelz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Being that you are in school, and that you want to be a nurse.... We won't do your homework for you, but, I will give you some helpful Careplan Pointers... A careplan basically summarizes four things:...

  3. Looking for A Nursing Tote Bag

    CashewLPN replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    May I suggest, if I may... If you can see the very top, right hand side of the screen, in the White toolbar, the button that says "links", then click on "allnurses gear" You can order your very own...

  4. Graduate nurse in NY State?

    CashewLPN replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi and congratulations to start school... If I'm not mistaken, There is an allowance for graduate nurses, but, I am not entirely sure how it works... best bet is to look up the state BON, and drop...

  5. I am so HAPPY!

    CashewLPN replied to MNgal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats and the best of luck!

  6. Texas LVN's giving IVP medications. Whats the problem?

    CashewLPN replied to sma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hmm... its a state to state thing... here in NY, we are not allowed to do IVP's.. Its very interesting to hear this from you all...

  7. WOO HOO....My first job

    CashewLPN replied to krob0729's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats and good luck to yous! Yay!

  8. LPN school rules

    CashewLPN replied to chachacha's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ahh...uniform and hair... ok, as far as I can tell, the deal is to look clean, neat and professional.... How you look definately comes through on how the patient percieves you to be... As for the...

  9. Are there any nures/students with another degree

    CashewLPN replied to felesha843's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    wow! so many well educated people! :) I have a Associates Degree in Restaurant management, and Culinary Arts...And, yes, education is never wasted... its always a good thing to have...

  10. Male CNA working with female patients

    CashewLPN replied to nurseangel78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hmmm.... ok, typically, policy basically says, A CNA is a CNA...male or female... A CNA can take care of any patient, unless the patient refuses to be cared for by a certain person or gender. (some...

  11. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

    CashewLPN replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi... I know how you're feeling michelle... I've recently given my notice to my lpn job at a local nursing home due to too many of the above mentioned aggregiousnesses(Is that a word? I hope it is......

  12. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    CashewLPN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    I always thought you hung your coat on them.... wow, I never knew I was that

  13. Freedom Tower............

    CashewLPN replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    honestly, after having to be near there every day.... I think the building design is ugly, but necessary... (I work near wall street, and walk over to the M6 bus stop near cortlandt street to go to...

  14. LPN's in Rehab

    CashewLPN replied to mel82's topic in Rehabilitation

    hi mel! I worked Inpatient Rehab for about 2 years as an LPN... basically, my responsibilities were that of any other Staff LPN in the hospital... no initial assessment, no IVP's, no initiating of...

  15. $12 an hour?!

    CashewLPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi... The rate of pay for LPN's/LVN's depends on where in the world you are, as well as what you're doing... When I worked as a Staff LPN in a major hospital, I made $14 an hour. Now, as a...

  16. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    CashewLPN replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    You've hit my favorite subject... comics Alien vs Predator Spider Man vs Doc Oc Fantastic Four vs Galactacus Batman vs Joker Batman vs Catwoman Batman vs Penguin Batman vs The Riddler Aussie vs Pommie...

  17. Do LPNs Get the Respect They Deserve?

    CashewLPN replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone! Thank you all for this wonderful discussion. I feel that this has been covered each and every way possible. Everyone's ideas are valid, and, it is a constant issue, but, like I just...

  18. Do LPNs Get the Respect They Deserve?

    CashewLPN replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi guys... mod calling... just letting you all know... I'm going to cut this thread at or around 50 posts... its been hashed, and rehashed very many times. The horse has been kicked... seriously...

  19. We're Being Beaten!!!!

    CashewLPN replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    ha... very interesting... thanks grace- that was very informative! hmm... I wanna go and visit you all one of these days... I dont mind the 24 hour flight...:) or, I'll make it a looooong vacation,...

  20. Terms we will not admit to using

    CashewLPN replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    lolfdgb- little old lady, fall down, go boom ctd- circling the drain + O sign- Mouth open + Q sign- Mouth open, tongue sticking out Dotted Q sign- Mouth open, tongue sticking out, fly on tongue....

  21. We're Being Beaten!!!!

    CashewLPN replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    can I ask a stupid question? ok, Pommies = Brit/Redcoat/UKer? Where does the pommie come

  22. We're Being Beaten!!!!

    CashewLPN replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    So cool.... It'd be awesome... Hey-- ya know whats cool about playing-- it involves a cool technique called circular breathing where you can blow infinite bubbles through your straw and into your...

  23. We're Being Beaten!!!!

    CashewLPN replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    um.. ok, can I say hi too? (I'm from new york city, but, I own--and can play the didgeridoo:)) and... I really wanna go to Austrailia. It fascenates me... (I'm tired, my spellings gone to pot)...

  24. Migraines, Red Wine and Sommelier classes

    CashewLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi guys... heres a question... Is there a way to avoid migraines associated with Red Wine, if one was to have to taste it (not drink it... but, rather, sip, and spit out, very occasionally...

  25. Homeschool Mom in New York seeks help

    CashewLPN replied to nurselala33's topic in General Nursing

    brownie-- usually kids homeschooled in NY get GED's... its like