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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...

  16. So confused/upset/hopeless. Current CNA student needing advice.

    tkane replied to meghanlee's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA for 20 years before I became a nurse. The job doesn't get any easier, your number of responsibilities increases. I have always maintained the belief that everyone should work at...

  17. Nurses Past Their Prime

    tkane replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    My example is a co-worker who is in her 60's, backstabs other employees, makes drug errors such as giving meds not even prescribed to residents. As far as being a young nurse I am far from that. This...

  18. Nurses Past Their Prime

    tkane replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    My point is I work in LTC with Geriactrics it's also a safety issue after 1700 your it as far as medical emergencies go there is no back up. Other than calling for the ambulance.If you don't have...

  19. Nurses Past Their Prime

    tkane replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse who is mean & nasty to everybody but the DON. This nurse backstabs & is just plain disruptive, not to mention drug errors that have occured. She is in her 60's and needs to...

  20. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    tkane replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    When my kids were young I had to work holidays, swing & noc shifts. Now that they have lives of their own I'm still expected to work the undesirable d/t co-workers excuses "I have kids". So what!...

  21. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    tkane replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA for 20 years & raised 2 children before going to nursing school. That experience has certainly helped along the way. What a wild ride it has

  22. New grad just got fired

    tkane replied to rn2day's topic in General Nursing

    I also graduated in May, altho my experience has been positive it reminds of the reputation nurses have about eating their young. Hang in there & try not to let this influence you to much. Good...