queenbeelws

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1. Would you do nursing again?

   queenbeelws replied to futureTMA's topic in General Nursing

   I voted no because I didn't really choose nursing, it chose me. I wanted to be a graphic designer or architect. However, I have learned some very valuable skills while nursing and I think it has made...

2. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

   queenbeelws replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

   1. 30 years 2. MA Instructor at present 3. Middle Georgia 4. LPN 5. Well, I have been a nurse for a long time and I guess I'm just old fashioned. I love the white uniforms for nurses with name...

3. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

   queenbeelws replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have been an LPN for 30 years and if I could challenge the boards, I would. (Because I passed 2 different NCLEX-RN test books without a problem.) I love learning and the higher rate of pay but I...

4. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

   queenbeelws replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am a Medical Assistant Instructor in middle Georgia. It can be alot of fun sharing my nursing experiences with students. However, I'm considering going into Office Management in a Physician's...

5. Is it selfish not to get a Flu Shot?

   queenbeelws replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

   I don't believe its selfish at all. There are MANY strains of the flu virus so even if you get the vaccine, you may become deathly ill with another strain. I think our best defense is to take the...

6. I am thinking of Home Health...

   queenbeelws replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

   I worked Home Health in Georgia for 6+ yrs and I think you might want to get some experience and confidence before doing Home Health. Many times you will receive high pay for what you know rather than...

7. How strict was your nursing school?

   queenbeelws replied to piercednurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Sounds pretty much like my school too. We had to maintain a B average or we were dropped from the program and if we failed even one of the NLN tests we could be dropped regardless of your gpa up to...

8. Jobs

   queenbeelws replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Well, like you, I have worked in all areas of the hospital even doing relief charge on postpartum and Psych frequently. I've worked LTC, Home Health, Staff Relief, a prison and physicians offices. But...

9. Hospital Bloopers

   queenbeelws replied to lady_inred's topic in Nursing Humor

   I think I'm gonna share these with my students in documentation class!!

10. How do you decompress after work?

    queenbeelws replied to QuilterLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A really good medical thriller takes my mind off my hectic day. I especially love Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs. Oh yeah, and Tess Gerritson

11. What can an RN do than an LPN can't?

    queenbeelws replied to pdpeanut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In this state, one thing an RN can do that an LPN can't, is be a CNA instructor In GA, LPNs can be CNA Instructors. We are certified by the American Red Cross and I was REQUIRED to take the class and...