FroggysMom

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  1. confused

    FroggysMom replied to kteedoff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No sweat. I came back after a 20 year absence and although it was hard at first (just trying to catch up with all the new technology), it is quite do-able. Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can!...

  2. A Begening

    FroggysMom replied to Medic2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi Jerry, I started as an EMT, then onto nursing school. Never pursued the flight nurse job, but I wish you well. Your EMT experience will benefit you throughout your career! Good luck to

  3. Radiology Question: What is a "wet" read?

    FroggysMom replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, like the wet read I had years ago on an elbow film that showed everything was fine. Sent home with pain meds..... and then, blam! A call from the hospital saying his final read (dry read?)...

  4. Excelsior and The College Network

    FroggysMom replied to FroggysMom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, after considering the costs and the amount of time I will be actually working as an RN after graduating from Excelsior, however long that will take, I think I will simply retire as an LPN after...

  5. Guess my LPN means zilch- vent/rant

    FroggysMom replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. Long time LPN here and I have to lend a little more to your rant (which I understand PERFECTLY). Seems that whether LPNs are accepted or not accepted in hospitals blows with the wind. Some...

  6. Successful College network users for Excelsior NC Exams?

    FroggysMom replied to primadonna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This really isn't a direct answer to your question, but before you sign onto the College Network you will want to contact Excelsior DIRECTLY (go to their web site and get their phone number and call...

  7. I don't understand this profession..

    FroggysMom replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    And for this we all need to get BSNs or

  8. What was the amount of your 1st paycheck as a nurse?

    FroggysMom replied to brina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not

  9. Angry at the Lazy Respiratory Therapists

    FroggysMom replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    OK, so we know what they don't do. What DO they do? We are lucky. In our facility the RTs are wonderful and caring people and we communicate with them on a daily basis. I hear ya though. Sounds like...

  10. Lovenox IV

    FroggysMom replied to Celia M's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've never heard of Lovenox given IV. I hope you cross-checked this with your pharmacy and I'd be interested in hearing what the answer

  11. Kicked out of LPN Program

    FroggysMom replied to Watsurf's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    DO NOT let your auto insurance company cut corners with you. This happened to me several years ago when a driver came across the center line and hit me head on. Obviously her fault but we both had...

  12. Rue and Excelsior Question

    FroggysMom replied to heaves24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I contacted the college directly and I'm glad I did. They informed me that the company I was looking into (The College Network) is not connected at all with Excelsior, but sells study guides only. I...

  13. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    FroggysMom replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    What a great answer Adam! I will need to remember that one! Oh, and congratulations on graduation!

  14. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    FroggysMom replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for making my day!

  15. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    FroggysMom replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Obviously his wife didn't marry well, did she?

  16. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    FroggysMom replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I can answer THAT in one word or less!

  17. Nursing Scrubs!

    FroggysMom replied to croyez's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'd go along with this too! I hate wearing two layers but attachable sleeves on the cold days would be

  18. Nursing Scrubs!

    FroggysMom replied to croyez's topic in General Nursing

    Oooooo now there is a cozy idea! I like it.... I LIKE

  19. Excelsior and The College Network

    FroggysMom replied to FroggysMom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ah, I see. I didn't feel comfortable about this whole thing with the College Network anyway - just didn't seem right. Thanks VERY much for the advice and information. I will contact Excelsior...

  20. 12N Sleeping During Break

    FroggysMom replied to MEDRQST's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    She was in the facility-she had not left the premises. She was reachable by the staff. She is entitled to this time by law. You don't indicate there was any evidence with regard to the actual amount...

  21. Bus Disaster

    FroggysMom replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC