rachel100639

rachel100639

Psych, case-management, geriatrics, peds

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  1. LPN Owned Business Ideas

    rachel100639 replied to jfeeback's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are many opportunities. PM me if you'd like my

  2. Giving my two weeks notice even though I'm not finished with orientation

    rachel100639 replied to TeddyBer's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! What's

  3. is this normal???

    rachel100639 replied to Dsullivan13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Typical in long term care. It's not you. You're perfectly normal. It's the extremely dysfunctional system. For instance, you're expected to: move at a ridiculous pace like a chicken with its head cut...

  4. is this normal???

    rachel100639 replied to Dsullivan13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, the lack if understanding from her CO-workers is more the norm than

  5. I hate being a nurse

    rachel100639 replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep, I've done it. I would never work in a traditional nursing home again. I'd rather starve on the street. In fact, one would be hard-pressed to find a bedside nursing job where you're not treated...

  6. I hate being a nurse

    rachel100639 replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Give her a break. She's just venting and obviously, she is burnt

  7. Anxiety and feeling of dread

    rachel100639 replied to djh8kperez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you enjoy being a

  8. Why do nurses treat each other badly?

    rachel100639 replied to linlinlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome to

  9. What are my chances? Advice from experienced LPN/LVN appreciated!

    rachel100639 replied to juwajulia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    An LPN is very basic. It is a vocational program so it is pretty much the same level as a high school

  10. RNs treat me like I'm not a nurse

    rachel100639 replied to happyspn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's particularly bad with RNS because they are so

  11. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    rachel100639 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Posts like this never cease to surprise me. The person who posted this and the others who responded seem completely unaware that the question should not be what snacks to carry around for 12 hours in...

  12. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    rachel100639 replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Theyve been saying this for 30 years. If you want tpo be treated like a pack mule and a doormat, work in a

  13. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    rachel100639 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do anything you hate. It always shows that you hate it, even if you think it doesn't. Do what you want

  14. Nurses Week 2016 Freebies

    rachel100639 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody pays any attention to nurses day - least of all the facilities/places nurses work. When was the last time anyone received a bonus - or anything for that matter that made any difference to

  15. Nurses Week 2016 Freebies

    rachel100639 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    These aren't freebies. You have to purchase something in order to get them. That is not a

  16. "Your job is to make me happy"

    rachel100639 replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, the majority of the public do believe that nurses are concierges, babysitters, nanny's, house cleaners, etc. And unfortunately, many times they do agree to take on these

  17. Nurse Bullying

    rachel100639 replied to Slhengy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think your email makes any sense. What do you mean, "no naming of anything and no documentation?" She says to name the behavior and document it. She doesn't say NOT to do those two things. The...

  18. Lied to in Interview

    rachel100639 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to be condescending in any way what-so-ever. I take it you have not been a nurse very long? Almost ALL nursing jobs are like this! This is why I decided I'd only do nursing again if I am...

  19. Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    rachel100639 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Same old scenario and underlying beliefs: Nurses are to be told what to do - no matter what the task is. Nurses are still treated like paid

  20. Fall Nursing Article Contest 2015: 4 Winners (Total Cash Value $600)

    rachel100639 replied to allnurses's topic in News, Announcements

    Can you extend this date? I just saw

  21. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    rachel100639 replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I discussed the archaic use of the time clock. Nurses want to be seen as professionals - professionals DO NOT punch a time clock. I did not say anyone need be "exempt." You simply keep track of your...

  22. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    rachel100639 replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    You hated every minute of being a nurse but you did it for 35 years??

  23. Nursing Article Contest Summer 2015: Win $150!!

    rachel100639 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Can you extend the time allowed to submit an article? I just saw this on here

  24. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    rachel100639 replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    By posting your letter, you are doing much more than you are probably aware. It is NOT you who is the problem - your letter is simply the truth that many other nurses are in denial about; e.g., Ruby...

  25. I was bullied out of my job

    rachel100639 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Nurse Beth, Sounds like it might be wise for you to read more research on bullying, psychological violence, etc., because your answer clearly shows your lack of knowledge on this topic. Read Gary...