quiltynurse56 LPN, LVN

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    Complaints only, please!

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We just wish they would come work the floor as CNAs for few shifts to see how all the pickiness plays out with a short
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    Complaints only, please!

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know this feel so darn
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    Complaints only, please!

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Which is why I am now seriously considering per diem local area travel nursing. I eventually want to get into travel nursing and feel this is a way to start. I love my residents, the people I work...
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    Testing for NCLEX in Nebraska

    quiltynurse56 replied to Paully's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One not so expensive item is the NCLEX Mastery app you can put on your phone. Answer lots of questions and read the rationales. Other than that, answer questions. Lots and lots of
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    Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    quiltynurse56 replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how I love
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    Complaints only, please!

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I work in a LTC in a rather rural area. We get more and more tasks to do and no additional help. We don't get additional help because we are in such a rural area. This job has gone from being...
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    Finding Housing

    quiltynurse56 replied to basdf's topic in Travel

    I am not a travel nurse, but when I travel for pleasure, I search HomeAway. Many have longterm rates
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    First Step Becoming A Traveling LPN

    quiltynurse56 replied to klbridge004's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering the same. Especially figuring out what agency to work
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    I Need Help! LPN NCLEX

    quiltynurse56 replied to bschell's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First off, don't depend on the PVT. Second, if you did fail again, get the NCLEX Mastery LPN to use to
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs ixchell, I hope you get the results soon and that they are negative. I learned this week that taking a night shift once in a while is not bad. Just don't want to do it all the time. I learned...
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    do you have to take seperate classes to be certified as a nurse out your state

    quiltynurse56 replied to MaWlaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You say you live in Texas. Is the state you are applying for a job to a compact state? If not, then the state may have requirements you may need to be licensed in that
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    marriage and nursing school

    quiltynurse56 replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very long process going to nursing school with many bumps in the road as far as classes. My last 2 semesters I stayed in the town the school was in as I am not a morning person and getting up...
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    Clinic to SNF?

    quiltynurse56 replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My LTC experience has been positive. Yes, we are currently understaffed. Do I do some patient care? Yes, I do. There are a lot of meds to pass and charting. These things are all part of nursing....
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    Love the Geriatric population, but not sure where to work in that field

    quiltynurse56 replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Nursing

    If the RN's don't have patient contact/care in your facility, check out others. I have worked in two where the RN's have lots of patient
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    Nursys License Look-up

    quiltynurse56 replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    Mine showed up on Nursys first, then my BON later. Guess my state is one where it posts there quickly. I had done the quick results with Pearson and knew I passed. I then checked my BON and Nursys...
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    LVN covering as caregiver for a shift

    quiltynurse56 replied to guest907278's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work, you get paid your LPN wage when you work as a
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned #6 on ixchell's list. Now I have to go check what else my sliding scale resident might be getting. I learned that when I ask someone if they can work for me and they say that they will...
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    What does TID PRN really mean?

    quiltynurse56 replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that this type of order is unusual in the hospital setting. I work in LTC and we have several residents with anxiety who have the Ativan TID PRN order. Anxiety can be a tricky thing....
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    ixchel, good news about the biopsy. I learned that when it is snowy out, that if you call in and get really whiny with the DON coming up with how horrible it is out and that when you do this over and...
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    Nurses: How far is your commute?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    22 miles and 25 minutes. I work 1400 to 2200. Okay, lately some nights it has taken about 40 minutes due to snow and wind blowing
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    Ridiculous NCLEX Wait Times

    quiltynurse56 replied to terrafermata's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So, they didn't tell you in school how long the process works? Or were you not listening that day? We were told it would be about 3-4 weeks before we would get our ATT. The school also sends in...
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    Be a good nurse and you will be hired. In this day and age there are more men going into nursing than when I was much younger. Some stay in bedside nursing and others may have other goals, such as...
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    New Nurse, Having a Hard Time Adjusting

    quiltynurse56 replied to Empress_iana's topic in General Nursing

    One month out is a very short time. Feeling overwhelmed at first is very normal. For that first job, it takes a while to lose that feeling. I am at 9 months in my first position. Make yourself...
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    which apps do you use most?

    quiltynurse56 replied to princessgirl's topic in General Nursing

    The one I use the most is Davis's Drug
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    Decided to respect my mental health!

    quiltynurse56 replied to priyaremi's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a good decision. Our health is also important and has to be considered in any job decisions we make. I knew going in that I would only work part time as that is best for me. Enjoy your...