Got a job at a magnet hospital as a new grad ADN in the NYC metro area. So yes, it is possible with much determination. Keep applying. Everywhere, even places you think you stand no chance.
I work in a sub-acute rehab. Last week we had a patient who is admitted with pancreatitis. I received him four hours after his admission from the hospital. Immediately upon meeting him, he wanted to...
Recording the lectures and listening quite a few times while taking notes from those recordings works best for me. The semester I did best on, this was my study method. I just graduated my RN program...
I felt the same way when I first started. I only had five days of orientation. I worked 7-3, but often left hours later to complete my work. I was so overwhelmed and stressed. I felt like quitting...
nomadicnurse replied to lpn1986's topic in LPN to RN
I'm not sure. I know you can opt out of the entrance test with certain SAT scores. I was able to work full time the first semester (second semester of the program since we skip fundamentals as LPNs)...
nomadicnurse replied to crd521's topic in Geriatric, LTC
1. What size is your LTC facility? I.E. Maximum capacity for residents. 180 patients 2. What is the nursing to patient ratio? On days and evenings, one nurse to 26-33 patients. On nights, one nurse to...
I have been an LPN at a subacute rehab for 7 months now. The job is very stressful, and I often stay numerous hours past my shift to complete my work (work is often assigned to me AFTER my shift ends,...
hello, I was wondering if anyone has noticed that their previous LPN experience has helped them land a job when they became an RN. I am an LPN, halfway through my RN program, and am anxious about this...
nomadicnurse replied to lpn1986's topic in LPN to RN
I'm doing LPN to RN at HCCC CarePoint School of Nursing in Jersey City. You are able to skip one semester as an LPN. It is a very good program.. I highly recomend
nomadicnurse replied to nomadicnurse's topic in General Nursing
they did not grant it. I gave them my schedule of days off, and still found myself on the schedule. When I inquired, they said it was not approved because the state is doing their survey. This is not...
hello, I am an LPN working in a LTC/sub acute facility. I am also in RN school. The state just arrived at my facility, and I was told I cannot have the day off I requested (tomorrow, Monday) I needed...
nomadicnurse replied to nomadicnurse's topic in General Nursing
we do punch in and out, and those hours are recorded. However, on the sheet we are made to sign to receive our check, it states the hours we were there, and then it states a "paid hours" section for...
Hello, So I just got a new job at a nursing home, and discovered that all time past our shifts end is unpaid. Is this normal? Like today for instance. I was ready to leave at 3, but a patient fell and...