tkane

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1. job market in southeast idaho

   tkane replied to sandypalma's topic in General Nursing

   There are 3 LPN & 3 RN programs in this area.The job market is flooded with nurses and competition is very tough due to those schools. Because of this the pay scale is not as high as other areas....

2. Any jobs for New Grads?

   tkane replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

   Here in Southeastern Idaho the nursing jobs are few & far between. We have 3 RN & 2 LPN nursing schools and most students stay in the area. I do know that in the Boise area there are a few...

3. Nursing nursing nursing

   tkane replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

   When you are in the nursing program you eat, sleep & sh#* the nursing program. But remember there is a light @ the end of the tunnel & it is NOT the train. It is a very stressfull time but it...

4. LTC/rehab facility: ?'s --LPN Scope of Practice

   tkane replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am an LPN & I work in a LTC facility. I assess lung & bowel sounds. I take MD orders over the phone & in person. We do not double check insulin & you ALWAYS count off narcs @ the end...

5. Elderly CNAs

   tkane replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yep I work with a CNA who is 66. She is one of the best that I personally know. She may be a little slow at times but @ least she isn't text messaging constantly. I appreciate her & fortunatly so...

6. Narcotics Documentation

   tkane replied to considerthelilies's topic in General Nursing

   Always, always protect yourself. It will be your license on the line if (unfortunatly) there was a lawsuit. How irresponsible of that

7. Student Uniform - My Gosh!

   tkane replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

   Wow! I'm sorry for you. We were called "smurfs" beause of our white pants & royal blue tops, but at least we wore pants. How impractical if you need to bend over or have to help put someones shoes...

8. NCLEX- pass or fail?!?!?!?

   tkane replied to spunky1281's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations you did

9. Would like your input ...

   tkane replied to WannaBeeToo's topic in General Nursing

   Check out the colleges & universities in your area, schedule an appointment with a student advisor, they'll help you get going with your prereqs. I went back to school when I was 43. Good luck you...

10. What do you do to cope with sleep cycles being all messed up

    tkane replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights I used a box fan in my bedroom for "white noise" & had dark curtains up. I also took Benedryl just one 25mg. This worked pretty good for

11. How critical is chemistry to passing micro?

    tkane replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to school @ a technical college which did not require chemistry, just microbiology and A&P. You should be fine without it unless you want to further your education in which case you might...

12. Hiring freeze in Boise and surrounding areas

    tkane replied to milliern's topic in General Nursing

    I know here in Idaho Falls EIRMC has put on a hiring freeze. There are no nursing jobs in this area. It's tough right now & we have 3 RN programs & 2 LPN programs in the area & not enough...

13. Relocating to idaho falls area

    tkane replied to grasshopper1972's topic in General Nursing

    I live & work in Idaho Falls & nursing jobs here are few & far between. Good luck on your search for

14. Dressing changes

    tkane replied to litlamp's topic in General Nursing

    yep, call the physician for orders on dressing changes. Even if it's a new peg site if the facility protocal is with existing peg sites thats what it is

15. Low census = shift cancellation.....help!

    tkane replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Thats happening where I work also. I've been thinking about a mall job (parttime) thru the holiday season. I guess maybe the nursing shortage is over & with the economy like it is I'm worrying...