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    8 Work From Home Jobs

    Crystal-Wings replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    Can you be an LPN/LVN for any of these jobs? I've never been good at the bedside because of anxiety issues and need an
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    LPN's aren't real nurses

    Crystal-Wings replied to laurennnxo26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    People that think LPN's aren't "real nurses" are just ignorant. Plain and
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    Socially needy coworkers

    Crystal-Wings replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The personal space issue and talking about the same thing over and over again and her not knowing how to act appropriate in social situations sounds a little bit like asperger's syndrome. I have it,...
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    Reasonable Accomodations/Reassignment

    Crystal-Wings replied to cbccern's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have you tried contacting your state's department of rehabilitation? They help people with disabilities find jobs and get accomdations. Have you thought of home health (shift work home health, not...
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    30 hour IV certification class for LPN's

    Crystal-Wings replied to Blackcat99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does the school you went to for your LPN program offer it? Mine did. If they don't, you might try checking online. Some community college might even offer it they have an LVN/LPN
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    Just got fired from my first real job as an lpn and need some advice

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The same company that fired me called me a year later and asked me if I would "come back" and work for them. They told me they were going through old records of nurses that used to work for them...
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    Just got fired from my first real job as an lpn and need some advice

    Crystal-Wings posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hey all. I've always lurked on this board but never made an account. Anyway I desperately need some advice! Just as a bit of background info, I suffer from anxiety, depression, and ADHD for which I am...
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    Maybe nursing wasn't for me?

    Crystal-Wings replied to em3120's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Come to northern California! The Napa Sate mental hospital is always posting ads for nurses. Not sure how much experience you need though. Even if it says you need a certain amount of experience,...
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    aspergers

    Crystal-Wings replied to jose2010's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Same here! I work nights in home health and it is definately better for me because I only have to focus on my patient and don't have to worry about dealing with any co-workers. The only people I deal...
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    Oral Health for pediatric CP patient

    Crystal-Wings replied to FlufferNutter's topic in Home Health

    That's a tough one! You really can't do anything except try your best. Just be as gentle as you possibly can. I had a client similar to yours, and her mother expected me to use an electric tooth brush...
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    Home health Nursing In NY

    Crystal-Wings replied to rainydaysoo's topic in Home Health

    I'm an LPN, and I do home health nursing but I do shift work, not visits. I've been doing it almost 2 years now, and it's the only job I've done as LPN, and I have to say that I like it ok. All of my...
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    best scrubs for thicker thighs

    Crystal-Wings replied to bsyrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Buy a size up. I used to have the same problem. Even after I lost a lot of weight (I'm still a bit in the chunky side lol), much to my chagrin, I still had thick thighs! Don't buy any close fitting...
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    Do you like HH Nursing?

    Crystal-Wings replied to maxov's topic in Home Health

    I really enjoy it because you get to know your patient better than if you were in LTC. I also enjoy the one on one aspect vs LTC where you can have as many as 30+ (I know I'd never make it in LTC...
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    non see through white scrub tops

    Crystal-Wings replied to lablonde14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wow that sucks! I hated wearing white scrubs in school. Anyway, you can try wearing a white tank too underneath. That's what I did, and it worked
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    Having difficulty entertaining kid with rett syndrome

    Crystal-Wings posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi I was wondering if anyone on here in home health nursing has any experience with pediatric clients with Retts syndrome. I've had the same patient for about 6 months and I've yet to find a way to...
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    Thoughts on iPads in the home??

    Crystal-Wings replied to homehealthWCN's topic in Home Health

    I wish my agency used laptops or iPads! I hate having to write everything on paper, especially narative charting. It takes forever, and then we have to mail in our charting. That's how we're
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    "I would never want you as my nurse!"

    Crystal-Wings replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience with online forums (mostly gaiaonline), an awful lot of people get butthurt because they can't handle the fact that someone on the internet doesn't agree with their opinion. These...
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    Having difficulty entertaining kid with rett syndrome

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Home Health

    Pedicures? That sounds like fun! This kid is 12. The mom is a neat freak and would never allow that or finger painting. I tried the sensory thing with the beans but she just doesn't seem to be that...
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    Patient lied about dose change

    Crystal-Wings replied to chiiou0706's topic in Home Health

    I would ask for another case. If a patient is gonna lie about their medication dose change, they're likely to lie about something else or accuse you of something you didn't do. Your license isn't...
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    Having difficulty entertaining kid with rett syndrome

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Home Health

    She doesn't have a g tube just seizures, and she's never had one as long as I've been here. I did speak to my manager and she tried to talk to the mom, but she won't make any changes. I really don't...
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    Having difficulty entertaining kid with rett syndrome

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Home Health

    She gets seizures occasionally. That's the only reason the insurance will pay for a nurse. Honestly, I think they'd be better off with a babysitter but who am I to say? I need the job, but I'm...
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    Having difficulty entertaining kid with rett syndrome

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Home Health

    Her dad gives her showers. I already do ROM with her. Thanks for the suggestions. It would be nice to take her to other parts of the house besides having her sit on the couch all day, but my company...
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    Having difficulty entertaining kid with rett syndrome

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Home Health

    She doesn't have a
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    Just got fired from my first real job as an lpn and need some advice

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I got in touch with my state's department of rehabilitation for people with disabilities, and will be working with them to hopefully find me a job in nursing that will be the right fit. Thanks all of...
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    Just got fired from my first real job as an lpn and need some advice

    Crystal-Wings replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for the private message!