LEN-RN

LEN-RN

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  1. Situation about PRN lorazepam

    LEN-RN replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    The traveler sounds fishy to me....like someone else said, sounds like shes a diverter. At one of my previous jobs, we noticed a pattern every time certain agency nurses worked. Any PRN narc that...

  2. Job interview BUT I was scheduled to WORK!!!!

    LEN-RN replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    Is there someone you can trade days with? I wouldn't go over her head, not for this. You don't want to burn your bridges. Can you call the person your interviewing with and see if you can change...

  3. No nurse is going to answer this honestly but here it goes........

    LEN-RN replied to c_beshore_rn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. please protect

  4. What path should i take?

    LEN-RN replied to jeffyjay's topic in General Nursing

    As to places hiring you with no experience AND being from another country, - I think if it were just one or the other you would have a better chance. Enough new grads from local schools to choose...

  5. What path should i take?

    LEN-RN replied to jeffyjay's topic in General Nursing

    The job market is getting tough for nurses in many areas of the US. If you are asking if you should come here, I would do some research first as to see what the demand is in any area.(Your thinking...

  6. New Grad LPN causing problems

    LEN-RN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like she doesn't understand her role. Or. She is just a real slimeball. The doc won't listen to her for long, they don't have time for that nonsense. He won't respect her. She will continue to...

  7. How Many Of You LPNs Decided To Go a Step Further Into RN??

    LEN-RN replied to JustaMSBoi's topic in General Nursing

    I was a LPN and went back and got my RN. When I was in LPN school I had no intentions of going any further. But after working as an LPN I experienced some things that changed my mind. I was doing the...

  8. No nurse is going to answer this honestly but here it goes........

    LEN-RN replied to c_beshore_rn's topic in General Nursing

    No I dont write anything up when its late. Things happen that cant be controlled. I worked with a nurse who was a buttkisser. She was always reporting herself. She wrote up when she forgot to give a...

  9. Change of shift calls to MD. Who should take the call?

    LEN-RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you were packed up and walking to the elevator or door, she should have taken it. If it was after report, she should have taken it. But you did good:) You are professional, SHE is NOT. I bet she is...

  10. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    LEN-RN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why is it stupid? Pearsonvue doesn't tell people to do it. They aren't calling it a trick. No reason to get upset with them. Someone out of desperation tried it, and passed the info on,. not sure why...

  11. Im beginning to dislike geriatrics

    LEN-RN replied to DivaNurse2007's topic in General Nursing

    You have a grace period, the law is on your side. But you are still suseptible to getting flack or drama. But to cya Write in the mar the exact time. And chart on every interaction or contact with...

  12. What would you have said to this CNA

    LEN-RN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Fair enough, but never say

  13. What would you have said to this CNA

    LEN-RN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately most facilities pile a huge burden on the nursing staff, not just RNs, but LPNs as well. Not good for the patients or the nurses. A nursing license can be lost in the matter of...

  14. A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    LEN-RN replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You made ME cry today....in a good way. You were his angel. My heart goes out to

  15. Being a Team Player

    LEN-RN replied to trixie's topic in General Nursing

    Good post, thanks. People are who they are, if they are self centered in their personal life, it will probably be that way at work. It is irritating. I probably annoy people because I like to be...

  16. I was just laid off

    LEN-RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am

  17. Swing shift hours, day shift spouse

    LEN-RN replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell her that you need your sleep, and you need your job, and if she doesn't leave you alone, that you need another place to live. (Or she

  18. What would you have said to this CNA

    LEN-RN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She caught you off guard, lucky for her, this time. But lucky for you that you will know how to address it when it happens again. Not sure why the comments questioning you about not taking a...

  19. Do you think that the nursing job outlook will get better?

    LEN-RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the suggestion you go forward at your own pace with the refresher course. Who knows what the future holds. I do think it goes in cycles. Good

  20. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    LEN-RN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dennie, I KNOW YOU PASSED!!!! I havent heard of anyone getting that message and not passing! I am in Ohio and mine was up on the board of nursing website the following morning. (24 hours) You...

  21. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    LEN-RN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there:) and stop looking up questions!! That will only make things worse. and you only remember the ones you got wrong because those are the ones that stick in your head. the ones you got...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    LEN-RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tulip, I am right there with you. Most elderly are obsessed with pooping. They start to panic if they dont poop every 8 hours. I think buying stock in milk of magnesia might be a good idea,...

  23. Racist Patients

    LEN-RN replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is SO wrong. Its against the law!! If I were you, I would make copies. Keep records. You need to report it, do you have a corporate office? Its best to start there. Then if you have ANY trouble...

  24. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    LEN-RN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wanted to throw up when I walked out. I didnt think I got one question right, and it shut off at 75. I took it on a Thursday morning. I was miserable. Made everyone I know miserable. I knew I had to...

  25. Racist Patients

    LEN-RN replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, I wasnt implying that, without giving examples, just stating it happens. I just smile and say I am there to do my job. And if someone COMPLETELY refuses, I do the same, make the suggestion of...