Cactus Nurse

Cactus Nurse

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  1. Is it for me?

    Cactus Nurse replied to OldIsNewAgain's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't work in a hospital so I can't tell you things I've seen. The main idea is that nursing is nursing and others should appreciate a new co worker when they get one. If female nurses see male...

  2. How do people feel about male nurses?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have only seen a request for a male nurse in home health jobs. You are 20, please don't think jobs are sexist and only run by a "specific gender" fashion- people tend to think women must be the...

  3. Basics

    Cactus Nurse replied to Kescape's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I suggest looking at a school near you about NP programs and work down from there. See what NP programs require. I say get your RN versus an LVN or LPN. It will be a longer route and more money (just...

  4. Nursing School?! I need your help nurses!

    Cactus Nurse replied to jj187's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What state are you in? Yes your school is pretty expensive, but if you like it and you and your family can afford it and have no regrets then stay there. I say say go on the path you feel most...

  5. Nurses who've had LASIK

    Cactus Nurse replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    I had lasik in November. Best decision I have ever made. I had horrible vision. I couldn't see a book unless it was an inch away, honestly. I'm 29 and my doctor just said when I'm 40 I might need...

  6. Cost vs realistic job prospects

    Cactus Nurse replied to Paticake35's topic in General Nursing

    This is goes for most jobs. I believe it's not where you went to school, but how well she will write her resume and how she interviews. She he needs to be able to have the appropriate highlights in...

  7. Private pay?

    Cactus Nurse posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hi guys just curious as to what people suggest for my situation. I want some input. This is is the story: I work for a home health agency. Currently I am covering for the regular nurse who is on...

  8. My school has failed to provide the state with proof of graduation

    Cactus Nurse replied to crispycrackers's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is ridiculous. I would honestly go to the DON and not leave her office until she gets the papers, puts them in an envelope and I would mail it myself. If you have paid all fees up until now,...

  9. Private pay?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in Private Duty

    Yes I know I should report, but it will be about $180 a week, seems not even worth it to me. I'm going to take my chances. :/ I'm not sure how they will pay me, they will actually let me know Monday,...

  10. Administering Tylenol to a friend

    Cactus Nurse replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    OMG. Sounds like something my first level instructor would say! Your friend has a headache, no don't give her the Tylenol??? If she wants to say you can get your license taken away, you should have...

  11. Nclex pn Cali

    Cactus Nurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! Just wanted to give some insight on my recent nclex! (I'm in Cali, so I don't know my results, took it Tuesday the 25th) my my test was crazy. Well to me lol. I stopped at 85 questions In those I...

  12. Nclex pn Cali

    Cactus Nurse replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi I never updated my post. So this is what happened. After taking my my nclex and stopping at the minimum. Questions I cried a lot! I freaked out and stressed out worrying if I passed or not! Some...

  13. Job Offer Questions

    Cactus Nurse replied to beekee's topic in Private Duty

    Hi. I am a new grad as well and went into home health. I've been working for over 2 months, I've had 3 cases so far. I agree with with brillohead that a new grad CAN word PDN. I have not run into a...

  14. Private duty nursing

    Cactus Nurse replied to Nursekelli2016's topic in Private Duty

    Agreed with above. You cannot follow a care plan that is years old?? In a month something can change. Families don't always know specifics either so having an updated care plan is important. I am...

  15. LVN Los Angeles

    Cactus Nurse replied to jbooogie1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi. I graduated from Casa Loma this year. I went to Van nuys and they don't have part time programs unless they have started any :-/ but if u live in LA, Casa Loma Van nuys wouldn't be a great choice...

  16. How was your first day of LPN school?

    Cactus Nurse replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I kinda just remember orientation stuff. Syllabus talk, class rules, attendance policy, clinical rotation talks, my school tended to waste a lot of time so my first week wasn't too productive lol. I...

  17. Home health charting ?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in Private Duty

    The he agency told me before just write something like "pcg stated meds given" I just wanted to see if this is across all the boards like others do it also. Sometimes my agency is a little weird and...

  18. Home health charting ?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in Private Duty

    omg! I am too terrified to sleep on the job! Wow. Plus my lil guys pulse of goes off when he gets to deep REM sleep and will hit 55heart rate then 7 seconds later he's bak to 72. So no time to shut my...

  19. Should lpn try to keep cna license?

    Cactus Nurse replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally got my cna just for my resume to prove I passed an additional nursing test and practical. I've never worked as a cna. I actually took, my cna test a few days after my nclex so m issuing...

  20. How much do you make 2016

    Cactus Nurse replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in SoCal, making $18/hr. Doing home health. My employer wanted to start me at $17, I got them to $18.... It's my first job I couldn't get too

  21. "JUST" an Lpn

    Cactus Nurse replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just hate the question people immediately say after I'm an lvn.... Oh are you going to become an rn? Ummm maybe the only difference is pay, and I didn't become a nurse to be a millionaire lol. As if...

  22. List the most frivolous complaints you've received

    Cactus Nurse replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    My last or mother started complaining or venting, more of a complaint, that the nurses and caregivers are using so much electricity and that the expenses of the new house are more than they thought so...

  23. Home health charting ?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for the tips. My first night I did write pm meds given by pcg as well as pcg suctioned (since I'm new they do things instead of me still ) kind of annoying but eh ok for

  24. Can I add IV certification?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Tridoral's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, I would say it's ok to put the IV cert because in an interview you can show certificate of

  25. Searching for a LVN to BSN program. Any recommedations?

    Cactus Nurse replied to dannyi2yu's topic in LPN to RN

    Just graduated from clc in May! Haha small nursing world