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  1. ATI TEAS VI: A Detailed Breakdown

    acim replied to SaltyBones's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi SaltyBones! I signed in just to thank you for such a detailed breakdown-seriously, thank you! I wanted to ask why you chose assessment B over C or the combo? I'm wondering if there is a...

  2. Quitting my 1st RN job

    acim replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. She hasn't...she's way ahead of the game. Her silence and knowing when to stop beating a dead horse is The absolute best response on AN.

  3. Quitting my 1st RN job

    acim replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. I hope you don't get flamed for it. OP, live and learn and then go do great things. We were all allowed to learn, whether it be the easy way or the hard way. You got your advice and now you...

  4. LPN - I really think I hate being a nurse

    acim replied to beejay0829's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BSNbeDONE, your post gave me so much life í

  5. I got fired

    acim replied to magslu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow. That sucks. I'm really sorry that this happened. I know you said they did you a favor but being treated like you could do nothing right by your administration is an awful feeling. I do hope you...

  6. Yep. Nurses do "eat their young"

    acim replied to Dianna11's topic in General Nursing

    Whispers

  7. I&D...sterile procedure?

    acim replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

  8. Method 3 Route to LVN

    acim replied to TrisnicMa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've personally never heard of this method but would absolutely love to hear of others who has and or done

  9. I&D...sterile procedure?

    acim replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked general surgery outpatient, all the surgeons used sterile technique for certain I&Ds. The only time that procedure became a clean one was when the colorectal patients popped

  10. Have been told LPN BAD idea

    acim replied to vspaniel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Gosh, I really don't want to come across as some sort of flamer or nitpicker but I'm curious...nurses do the dirty work of...nurses? Because that doesn't quite make sense to me. LPNs are nurses....

  11. Can LPNs do nursing care plan

    acim replied to Sequeyamh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just recently printed a copy this week for my reference. From what I have read, no, lpns aren't allowed to "develop" a nursing plan...but as Commuter stated I believe we can add on to it after its...

  12. Has pain scale contributed to opiate problem?

    acim replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed this. Well thought out, mature, and very well written. 1 million likes if I

  13. Clinic to SNF?

    acim posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I know that this topic has been beaten to death and I have been through majority of the archives that I could find on here but here it is again :) I was a medical assistant for years and recently...

  14. Suicide Season

    acim posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So last week I witnessed a suicide. I was getting lunch from a local eatery when I heard a child scream. A man appeared out of no where and lay unresponsive in the street. We found out later that he...

  15. Do you stalk anyone here?

    acim replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, sure do! And they never knew I existed till now lol Farawyn Been there, done that The Commuter And as of late Dogen No rhyme or reason....cept Been there, done that....something about her posts...

  16. Suicide Season

    acim replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  17. Suicide Season

    acim replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This! This speaks volumes and sums up what I couldn't

  18. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    acim replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually get where you're coming from. If what you said was on, I don't know--say The View--there would be countless posts and petitions against said company lol. Nursing is so cliquish. Anyway, let...

  19. Suicide Season

    acim replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I want to thank you all for reaching out with kind words and advice. I really appreciate it. This is one of those times that I love AN. I made an appointment with a counselor at my EAP. It's tomorrow...

  20. Suicide Season

    acim replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes I think I need to speak to a professional. My co workers kept trying to get me to tell them what happened but not in a way that was helpful for me. They just needed first hand details. I would not...

  21. Suicide Season

    acim replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for your kind reply and reminding me that I am human. New grads have the habit of thinking they'll be super nurse and I am no exception. This experience startled and humbled me....

  22. Suicide Season

    acim replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hadn't even thought of EAP. Thank you. I think I will call them

  23. how to get a new job after being fired?

    acim replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear you have been sick like this so often. I'd say the only things you can do is cover yourself by getting documentation from your pcp maybe and presenting it to your job when you are ill or...

  24. teenagers and pot

    acim replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    There will always be a misconception about marijuana with teenagers. Most experience it culturally as a coming of age type of drug. And let's not forget the Rastafarians and their use of it as a...

  25. Having No Empathy For Certain Residents

    acim replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    This, admittedly, would have been difficult for me. You are here by deemed Saint for that alone in my book. I have a particular sour taste for those lot. It's one of my many worst nightmares. I know...