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    I don't like maternity

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Jacrazz's topic in General Students

    what is with the "rooming in shame"?!?! I have three kids and every time I was there, those babies went to the nusery! They are in fabulous, well skilled hands, they bring me the baby to feed, then I...
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    I don't like maternity

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Jacrazz's topic in General Students

    girl, your my kinda people. I don't like P's in nursing: pregnancy and pediatrics lol. Pediatrics tears me up everytime so I am of no medical use or help and I didn't want to attend my own three...
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    Feeling discouraged...

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to mnolasco's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have three kids and started my pre-reqs for nursing school 3 years ago, I actually gave birth to my third last year right before finals! I also worked full time for two years of this. I have a 4.0....
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    Once you work in acute care you can't go back to LTC?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to hear more about your experience in acute care though. I will graduate in 18 months with my RN and plan to go to the hospital if able to find employment. After having 25 patients every...
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    Once you work in acute care you can't go back to LTC?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    It's totally how much you will "cost". And depending what state you are in, LPNs can now change PICC line dressings and adminsiter ATBs through them. That law just passed in my state earlier this year...
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    Pregnant and asking pts to wear masks

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to steffyh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I certainly understand not wanting to coddle people, believe me that's one of my pet peeves. But plain rude behavior is one as well. Hopefully this isn't the case, but perhaps OP has had several...
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    Pregnant and asking pts to wear masks

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to steffyh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You know, I realize OP is being a little over the top, but if it's her first pregnancy, it's normal for some woman to worry about things that are a bit irrational. No need to dump on her and be...
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    Pregnant and asking pts to wear masks

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to steffyh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not an NP but hopefully this will help your anxiety. I have had three full term pregnancies all in health care. My most recent was in Occ health where I would check in and evaluate patietns with all...
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    Tools for opening medication packets?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to oatmeal89's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am in LTC (each patient gets 20 meds I swear) and every single med is in a blister pack. By the third resident, my fingers are sore. I use my pen. I make sure the med is to the side of it then poke...
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    Should lpn try to keep cna license?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I could be wrong on this but I feel like I have read that since CNA scope falls underneath your LPN scope, you no longer need an active an license if you wish to practice as one. The con is that even...
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    Nursing and Social Media

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Showdizzle's topic in General Nursing

    We should all keep our work lives off of it, that's
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    Not having kids until 35

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    Yes fertility can be expensive and unsuccessful. But I will say I have known quite a few couples who have undergone IVF/IUI and only one couple never gave birth to a bio child. I see women all the...
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    Not having kids until 35

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised to see some of these comments! I do not live in the most progressive state and even here women are pushing off babies till early 30's. I had my first at 21, 24, then my final baby last...
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    ATI PN Comprehensive exam

    LPNtoRNin2016OH posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Has anyone taken this test recently? My bridge program is making this the first year the students are required to take this test for admittance. They have been dragging their feet with telling us the...
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    Divorced due to nursing career?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to seahawksgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    I can see both opinions on your situation. First off, I would never leave my career for my husband (and he wouldnt ask me too). BUT if my job was TRUELY the root cause of a potential deal breaker for...
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    ATI PN Comprehensive exam

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in LPN to RN

    Lillady04 is there a particular study book you used? looking for recomendations, schools is a bit unorganized with this first year testing
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    I Am Completely Baffled....

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to OldGrayNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I totally get what your saying. I have mentioned many times how helpful it would for RNs in hospitals to have float LPNs they could delegate tasks to and lighten their load. It's cheaper than hiring...
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    Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your experience/thoughts are exactly why one year of STNA experience should be required before admittance into any nursing program...if this were the case, there would not be nearly the amount of...
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    Has anyone taken A&P II, Micro, Stats, and Nutrition in the same semester?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Gabyy's topic in General Students

    It would be a lot for most people. I am in Micro and A+P II right now. Micro is a breeze because of the teacher but it could be a real turd class if he were different. A+P II has me studying at least...
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    New grad and first job as lvn but has no idea :( help!

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to meeelani3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ugh, sorry friend, it seems like training of new nurses in LTC gets shorter and shorter. My current PRN job in LTC allowed me to orientate for 6 shifts and that's with 5 years of experience. While it...
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    First lvn job... Not welcoming training nurse

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to NursemsG's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would speak with your DON and request a new nurse that's willing to train you. I realize your in a bit of a tough spot as you haven't had a job in some time, beggars cant be choosers that sort of...
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    New Grad, disciplinary woes

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to furelite's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and WTH would you had to sign a verbal? If you are signing it, then it's a written warning. I have received verbal "talking to" 's that never required a
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    New Grad, disciplinary woes

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to furelite's topic in General Nursing

    First off, a freaking thousand KUDOS to you having your first job in peds. Honestly, I can't imagine how you deal with all the parents. I know because when my then 4 month old was hospitalized for RSV...
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    I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    ****, where do you work? Because I need to go there if you have time to spend a week to master one skill. I understand what your trying to do but agree with others, you sound very naïve. And...
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    Does your area consider LPN experience when you transition to RN?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious. I am 18 months away from graduating with my RN and am finding many hospitals will not consider LPN as any type of nursing experience which I find crazy. By the time I graduate, I will...