NurseNick4994

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  1. Do you think nurses get special treatment?

    NurseNick4994 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Not if you're an LPN. I was pulled over a few days ago and given a ticket for, "Driving at a high rate of speed" (notice how he didn't even put an actual speed on the ticket), after I had just spent...

  2. I just need to vent.

    NurseNick4994 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC and have done so for four years. For the most part, it has been a great experience at my current facility. I work mostly on the ventilator unit and get a lot of different experiences...

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

    NurseNick4994 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    It's a little odd, but I'm the go-to ostomy guy. If the nurses/aides notice there's something not right with their resident's colostomy/ileostomy/urostomy they give me a call. I spent 3 weeks training...

  4. To be or not to be, LPN?

    NurseNick4994 replied to HM3Corpsman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went for the LPN route because I really had no desire to ever work in a hospital (I volunteered in one for a year prior to graduating from high school and getting my CNA) and it was a lot quicker...

  5. 2017 Nurse Salary

    NurseNick4994 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Nevada Experience: 3 yrs CNA, 7 mo. LPN Specialty: LTC Pay:

  6. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    NurseNick4994 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    My job only values the fact that I have a pulse, an active license, and a desire to pick up shifts. But I know that if I mess up, even once, they would have no reservations about cutting me loose. If...

  7. Advice for a brand new LPN at a LTC facility

    NurseNick4994 replied to Scrublife16's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To form a good bond with your CNA's, make it known that you aren't afraid to get in, get your hands dirty, and help them. They will greatly appreciate that. I also found my CNA's work better with me...