Brownms46

Brownms46

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  1. ANA discriminates against LPN/LVN

    Brownms46 replied to Kris10lnC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did NOT write the post, I just copied it here! jason the acnp wrote it, as a response to a post I made, that was NOT meant to be a discussion about the differences between LPNs/RNs. It was in...

  2. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I have been requested by an NFLPN member to post this here, as they don't wish become a member, but feel the need to respond. The poster's name is Bob. I just read all the nasty-grams on...

  3. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I have been requested by an NFLPN member to post this here, as they don't wish become a member, but feel the need to respond. The poster's name is Bob. I just read all the nasty-grams on...

  4. "Nurse Eater" -Toxic Coworkers

    Brownms46 replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a nurse eater, as my preceptor, when I went to work right after graduating! She made feel as dumb, and incompetent, as she possibly could! We worked in a county NICU, and she kept me in level...

  5. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    Neither does it take a genius to do anything that an BSN does either! An example is the BSN I watched write her assessment, without EVER taking her stetoscope out of her pocket. Must have obtained...

  6. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    Neither does it take a genius to do anything that an BSN does either! An example is the BSN I watched write her assessment, without EVER taking her stetoscope out of her pocket. Must have obtained...

  7. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    No it doesn't Susk, and it doesn't take a genius to see that jason's post was insensitive, inaccurate, belittling, degrading, and downright ignorant..period! I don't care what his point was, he lost...

  8. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    No it doesn't Susk, and it doesn't take a genius to see that jason's post was insensitive, inaccurate, belittling, degrading, and downright ignorant..period! I don't care what his point was, he lost...

  9. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    ACNP Ouch.. I get the feeling it is that bad in many places. My best friend who works in Portland, OR told me that a local agency is paying $95/hr for critical care nurses. I'll tell you three brief...

  10. ANA discriminates against LPN/LVN

    Brownms46 replied to Kris10lnC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here is an advocate of LPNs being admitted to the ANA, even if it is in a "limited capacity"! This post was made by tim,acnp. Lpn/vn, read it carefully, and see if you wish to be included in an...

  11. ANA discriminates against LPN/LVN

    Brownms46 replied to Kris10lnC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here is an advocate of LPNs being admitted to the ANA, even if it is in a "limited capacity"! This post was made by tim,acnp. Lpn/vn, read it carefully, and see if you wish to be included in an...

  12. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree in part with your post, and feel that you communicated it in an intelligent, and thoughtful manner. However, I feel that the previous poster's, point was made mote, when he decide to include...

  13. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I find your response absolutely hilarious!!! What a crock of manure! Mr. "I'm too intelligent to even agrue"...LOL! What a joke your response was! Why aren't you a DOCTOR?? Couldn't get into...

  14. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    Man...man...first, LPN/VN, DO work in NICU,ICU, CCU, MICU. SICU,Trauma ER, L&D, and many other areas! They preform well in these areas, and DO serve as resources for less experienced RNs! There...

  15. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    Brownms46 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    Grandfathering LPN into technical nurses, along with ADNs, was something that was openly talked about, and was supposedly going to happen within the next five years, when I was in school in 1979! And...

  16. Any ideas about pros and cons of Hospitals vs. assisted living?

    Brownms46 replied to NurseHolly's topic in General Nursing

    Working in a hospital, differs greatly depending on the hospital you work for. I have worked in hospital the majority of my 21+yrs in nursing, and have found it enjoyable. I worked mostly in the...

  17. a nurse's poem-I'm Sorry In Advance

    Brownms46 replied to leesonlpn's topic in General Nursing

    This is a powerful, direct hitting description of why I'm making this my last full time year in nursing. I longer what this to be a picture of my work experience!

  18. TO SUZY K AND STUDENT SARAH!

    Brownms46 replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    Good Post! Very well

  19. Mandatory Overtime???

    Brownms46 replied to nanablue2's topic in General Nursing

    Kaknurse...I'm continually amazed at how so many nurses out there are able to keep it together, while trying to do the impossible! My heart goes out to you, and others, who still hang in there,...

  20. Will Nurses Become Extinct?

    Brownms46 replied to ANnot4me's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was...why would a LPN allow herself to be charged with the care of 100 PTS??? That is waaaaaay to many folks to be the only licensed person in the building, I don't care how many...

  21. What keeps you comming back

    Brownms46 replied to lpnandloveit1's topic in General Nursing

    I stay because nurse is what I am, not just what I do. I'm someone, who has what my mother called a "soft heart". Thank God, because I can have a very quick temper. But when I calm down, I think...

  22. Mandatory Overtime???

    Brownms46 replied to nanablue2's topic in General Nursing

    Good! I'm glad to see that you have all stood up, and said NO! I'm very sad for the poor nurse who allowed them to haul her in from her vacation. But if that is what it took for everyone to take a...

  23. All Nurses Read This

    Brownms46 replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

    Questions 1)RN, LPN, or CNA? ...LPN 2)Years as a nurse?....21+yrs 3)Area NW 4) Are you satisfied with your pay? NO, this contract is the lowest paying in the last year as a traveler, but I wanted back...

  24. Professional Attire for Nurses

    Brownms46 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, some of these posts brought back memories! I can remember tryng to find white hose, when it white was not in fashion, and having to run from store to store looking for them. I remember having...

  25. 44 days and not one day off.....

    Brownms46 replied to J in MN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I got it now. Thanks for explaining this practice.. . Now if this nurse is now aware of this, does she plan to put a stop to it? As for your not being made of "such stern stuff", I beg to...