BennyMambo

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1. LPN pay

   BennyMambo replied to adireen's topic in General Nursing

   I live in Nebraska. When I started as an LPN, I was making $8.25/hr. I was hired at the job I'm now at five years ago with a starting salary of 15.25. I now am making about 19.00/hr. From what I read, I'm extremely grateful.

2. Hep C nightmare and work exposure

   BennyMambo replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

   annmarie, I read in your post that you're trying to overcome a drinking problem. I was wondering, could it possibly be alcohol induced hepatitis? I work in a drug and alcohol detox center and we get quite a few clients with alcohol induced hepatiti...

3. stroke recovery

   BennyMambo replied to BennyMambo's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your posts. I will check into the info you gave indigo girl. I guess at the moment all I can do is treasure each small success he has and know that he's trying to find his way back. Also wanted to say that the nurses where my hus...

4. stroke recovery

   BennyMambo replied to BennyMambo's topic in General Nursing

   This whole experience has made me so much more aware of the fear families have about the futures of their loved ones and the frustration they must feel that there really aren't any clear answers. I guess I just want to know what exactly I can expect...

5. stroke recovery

   BennyMambo posted a topic in General Nursing

   My husband had a stroke a week ago. It was in the basilar artery and then parts of that clot broke away and caused several smaller strokes in the back of his brain. His whole right side is affected, along with speech, swallowing, bladder and bowel ...

6. drunks

   BennyMambo replied to Dave11's topic in Emergency

   I work in a drug an alcohol detox facility that also has protective custody. Most of the "drunks" end up at our place. The staff here always treats each person with respect. Some have been here hundreds of times. However, I have also seen a 70 y...