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  1. Lpns, can I please pick your brains?!

    luvmyc replied to Salbright90's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work for the executive branch of the federal government (IHS). I work in a fairly rural setting; outpatient clinic and some inpatient. I've worked both. I've also worked in public health and home...

  2. Nclex pn

    luvmyc replied to Shantez25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my nclex (5 years ago), my boards shut off after the minimum questions because it determined that I was safe to practice nursing. My good friend got all the questions and still passed....

  3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    luvmyc replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Jealousie, Tyrranie...I'm just wating for their brothers Plague and Famine. Oh and growing up, I met 2 brothers and have never forgotten their names. Lemongello and

  4. Input Needed - What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    luvmyc replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    When I was thin, all I wore were Koi's. Great quality and a lot of pockets and colors to choose from. However, I am 5 feet tall and the petites are still long on me. For me, they were pretty...

  5. Nurse with active MRSA OR previous history caring for pts

    luvmyc replied to LetsFixNursing's topic in Patient Education

    My son got MRSA from his nurses during his cardiac arrest. So yeah, I was exposed to it for years before I became a nurse and I'm sure it's colonized in me. It definitely doesn't jeopardize my...

  6. Why are LPNS so underpaid and disrespected

    luvmyc replied to Brnd-RN-1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh I couldn't agree more. I work for the federal government as an LPN. LPN's don't get paid on the NURSING pay scale. It's so insulting. We get paid on the pay scale with every one else, including...

  7. please help - difficult family, feeling hopeless

    luvmyc replied to Wobie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No job should be making you feel like that. Just because you have a sick child doesn't mean you theat the nurse like crap. I never did. Just move

  8. What are you an "expert" in on your unit? Becoming the "go-to" guy/gal for ...

    luvmyc replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Trachs, vents, feeding tubes and congenital heart disease/medically fragile

  9. Is becoming a LPN worth it?

    luvmyc replied to Jeisikah's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN working for the federal government. I currently work in a hospital (I'm occasionally pulled to inpatient) and a clinic. It's a rural setting (IHS) so I have more opportunity here. And...

  10. Tb skin test

    luvmyc replied to roses616's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Best way I learned was from this great RN that I work with. She handed me the needle and let me practice on her. Never had a problem

  11. Would I have to do catheters at every place I work?

    luvmyc replied to Beeboop12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's a lot I don't like doing, but I do it anyway because I'm a nurse and I want to give great care. I don't like the bodily fluids get splashed on me or having to catch the man who's falling...

  12. Portland, OR VA Hospital

    luvmyc replied to pogues60's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work for the VA but I work for IHS so both federal jobs. Take it for sure! The benefits are great. And invest as much as you can in your TSP! Also, you work at a grade/step level. Your...

  13. Graduated LPN school 8 years ago and want to take boards...need help!!

    luvmyc replied to Cnkcpk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't study from RN NCLEX books; study from PN NCLEX books. NCLEX will ask you about your scope of practice as an LPN and you want to be answering

  14. LPN is it worth it?

    luvmyc replied to Nurse2bNorman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes it's worth it. For me it will take the same amount of time and be LESS money. I've worked in public health, home health, a clinic and a

  15. My Nursing School Plan

    luvmyc replied to steshaacosta's topic in General Students

    It's a great option! It takes the same amount of time, for me was less money (LPN program was discounted) and you're a nurse after one year. I'm very thankful that I took the route I

  16. Current lpn pay ???

    luvmyc replied to Avis's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I first started in Nebraska on an Indian reservation making $16/hr doing LTC. Now I work for the federal government in the southwest making about $18 with awesome

  17. IHS nursing RN license

    luvmyc replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Kotzebue is tribal and not IHS; so I would assume you'd have to get an Alaska

  18. My Nursing School Plan

    luvmyc replied to steshaacosta's topic in General Students

    Wow that is SO incredibly rude AND false! I work as an LPN in a hospital right now and it has certainly NOT been a waste of time. Yes, do LPN then RN. After one year you'll be a nurse and have...

  19. Am I too old to start this?

    luvmyc replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

    I went the LPN route first (which was certainly not a waste of time) and graduated at 28. I'm planning/hoping to do RN school next fall. If it goes as planned, I'll graduate as an RN at 34. Just go...

  20. Nclex PN

    luvmyc replied to Zulderick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is 85 still the minimum questions? If so that's good! It shows you're safe to practice nursing. Mine shut off after minimum questions and I

  21. Late Nurses and people who don't have kids

    luvmyc replied to AbigailJo's topic in Home Health

    I can speak from both sides as a nurse and one who received home health for my son. Agencies are very clear with the parents also-you cannot sign incorrect time. The parents are very much in the...

  22. Difference between Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice??

    luvmyc replied to LockportRN's topic in Home Health

    I can explain the difference per my experience with my son. He had a cardiac arrest at 2 years old (HLHS) and ended up paralyzed and trach/vent dependent with a PICC and a GJ. We left the hospital...

  23. LPN Changing G-tube?

    luvmyc replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Home Health

    No, you're incorrect on the Gtube issue. Why would you go to a doctor's office when it is within an LPN's scope of practice and can easily be done at home? I was changing my son's out long before I...

  24. LPN - I really think I hate being a nurse

    luvmyc replied to beejay0829's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ask away didi768! And yes that's where they list all of their jobs. You can also go to ihs.gov and there is a job search on the main page. IHS is very unique and it's where I have felt most...

  25. abusive yelling husband, new baby, not sure what to do

    luvmyc replied to Noodle28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I completely agree. Take that baby and run/disappear. The part about him wanting to get a passport made for your baby=terrifying! I think your fears are completely