Ms.Williams

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1. Orientation Day LPN to RN

   Ms.Williams replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Linda Thank you so much for your story, maybe now I can get some encouragement to continue. I too am in my 50's, 52 to be exact and an LPN for 15 years and proud of it. You stated it so well as...

2. Should I wear support hose?

   Ms.Williams replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Can anyone tell me where to get support knee hi stockings from. I am a full figure nurse with naturally very large legs, (calves and ankles). I work 12 hour shifts and reallyneed the support , but...

3. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

   Ms.Williams replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

   Tsk tsk tsk, since when is an RN delegating to a CMA not allowed? I am happy that you have an Associate Degree but what can you do with it and when or where? I beleive you can only work in the office...

4. RN or MSN on ID badge?

   Ms.Williams replied to LeslieMarie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   You have worked very hard and earned your degree along with passing boards. Wear it proudly, everyone has to learn. So your experience and knowledge will come with time , in the meantime you have...

5. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

   Ms.Williams replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

   I agree 100 %. I would also lkie for someone with the proper knowledge maybe from the BON to answer this question. Who is the advocate for the patient and a FNP does not refer to themselves as a MD...

6. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

   Ms.Williams replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

   I hope the CMA who went through 2 years of hard training and is qualified to do what an LPN does (in her opinion) has read through each and every post and each and every response. You need to think...

7. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

   Ms.Williams replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Please explain "acting professional". I do not think nurses act unprofessional and it should not be a matter of what candidate is supported , it should be for better working conditions and such things...

8. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

   Ms.Williams replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

   Many MD offices use CMA instead of RN's or LPN's and the part that really makes me furious is that not only do they refer to themselves as nurses in converstions with patients and their families, they...

9. Do you say you're a nurse...

   Ms.Williams replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thank you , you have been very specific in detailing your duties. What you have described is no less than an RN does ,and what each nurse should be expected to do. Thank you. Now does everyone have a...

10. Do you say you're a nurse...

    Ms.Williams replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree

11. Need some support because of fear of failing

    Ms.Williams replied to bmackd2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I do not have any disabling disabilities at this time, but I highly encourage you to take advantage of your dream. What if it never comes back? That would be great. What if you just wait for it and...

12. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

    Ms.Williams replied to bigmac018's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you feel you are smarter than the RN who has ADN degree. Not even, I have worked side by side with those who know only enough to fill out the paper work but when it comes to critcal thinking and...

13. Do you say you're a nurse...

    Ms.Williams replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    please clarity yourself. You say it is wrong toidentify yourself as a nurse if you are an LPN. Exactly what do you think an LPn is and do you really know what their duties entail? If you do not please...

14. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    Ms.Williams replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    Could you please think about what you just said? If a pt sees us changing their briefs they they are probably very thankful that they have a nurse who is there to attend to any their needs. It might...