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FuturePN

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  1. Hearing loss, please help

    FuturePN posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have an extensive history with hearing loss that began in early childhood. Related to chronic infections, scar tissue, surgery, failed tubes, on and on. My right here had been ok. Left ear is...

  2. Hearing loss, please help

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you all so much for the great

  3. detox nursing

    FuturePN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was a medical assistant for 10+ years primarily in pediatrics. Got my LPN in 2017 and then worked in an urgent care for about a year and a half. Liked seeing lots of different things, didn't like...

  4. Violating HIPAA?

    FuturePN posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A social media post just says "nursing is all fun and games until you see a lice infestation!" No mention of work place, patient, etc. Not listed under persons profile where they work.

  5. Benefits... No need is good news?

    FuturePN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking of leaving my current job and last week had an interview at a local adult day health center and loved it. I met with the director who was wonderful and we really hit it off. She wants me...

  6. How aggressive should I be with this job?

    FuturePN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in January and passed my boards the end of February. I've been looking for a job for a bit over a month. I currently work as a medical assistant and the company is having some serious...

  7. Squeaky shooooeees... Help!

    FuturePN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently have Dansko sneakers which were given to me as a gift, which I love. They're very supportive. I have a very high arch and I'm over weight so I need a really supportive shoe. The problem...

  8. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    FuturePN replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I. Can't.

  9. Need advice--possibly failing orientation

    FuturePN replied to Semper_Gumby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm so sorry that happened Hoping many great opportunities come your way. I'm just a newbie out of school, but it sounds to me like you owned your mistakes and were working to find ways to...

  10. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    FuturePN replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    When i was in clinical i was flushing a pt's line for the first time ever. My clinical instructor told me pull back the plunger on the saline flush to break the seal but i was nervous and pulled back...

  11. pre employment/post offer physical

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in General Nursing

    Just updating this in case anyone is looking for advice and sees this... they didn't even weigh me. they asked me for my height and weight but didn't take them (i WAS honest) No vitals at all. The...

  12. pre employment/post offer physical

    FuturePN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i was just offered a position in an urgent care office and my post offer physical is scheduled for thursday. I've worked as an MA for years and the most I've ever had was a drug screen/immunization...

  13. question about LPN role at urgent care

    FuturePN posted a topic in General Nursing

    HI all! I'm starting an urgent care job in a week as a new grad LPN. The site is mainly staffed by MAs that have been specially certified to pass meds in addition to injections etc. I will be the only...

  14. How aggressive should I be with this job?

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi guys! just thought i would give an update.. i had pretty much given up after i faxed all of the things she asked for and didnt hear back by the end of the week. I went about my business this past...

  15. New Grad- possible home care job- need advice

    FuturePN posted a topic in Home Health

    So here's a little bit of back story- after high school i went to college for Early Chilldhood Education, worked as a day care teacher for a long time as well as a nanny, went back to school in the...

  16. How aggressive should I be with this job?

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Right. that's why i turned that job down and I'm desperately trying to get this urgent care office

  17. How aggressive should I be with this job?

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    thank you guys! Amethya it's so funny you say that. this was one of the first interviews i went on after graduating, and as well as the interview went there were some things i didnt love. i was...

  18. How aggressive should I be with this job?

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks guys... So I ended up calling. I figured I'd give it one more shot. I left a nice voicemail. A couple hours later the woman called me back. She's like hey I got your message and I reached out...

  19. How aggressive should I be with this job?

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh I've definitely still been applying elsewhere. I'm not counting on anything, I just don't want to miss ouIt on the opportunity because there's a communication breakdown

  20. Another student death

    FuturePN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    i am so very

  21. New Grad- possible home care job- need advice

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in Home Health

    i appreciate the advice! i'm still so torn. It's really my dream job, I just don't know if it's the right TIME in my career. The cases I would be starting with are G tubes/J tubes and again, they...

  22. Are nurses actually people too???

    FuturePN posted a topic in General Students

    So i graduated school last month, took the boards last friday, and found out yesterday that I passed. OMG. I'm still in shock/denial/ecstasy/totally overwhelmed. But over the past 24 hours I have...

  23. Are nurses actually people too???

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    MaiHem- I absolutely loved and appreciated everything you took the time to write. thank

  24. Are nurses actually people too???

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    That's so true! I work in a pedi specialty care office now and I have all my lizard/owl/kitty cat/dog scrubs... you totally hit the nail on the head... i feel like i need some actual "nurse scrubs" :)...

  25. Are nurses actually people too???

    FuturePN replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    "Well, yes, you probably do. But that's only because it's kind of silly to wear your school uniform when you're a nurse. And when you've just graduated and starting out, buying new scrubs is part of...