nomadicnurse

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1. ADN in 2016 completely useless?

   nomadicnurse replied to Mr.Care's topic in ADN/BSN

   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. :)

2. Feeling guilt, please respond

   nomadicnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   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 leave against medical advice. When it was explained...

3. What ACTUALLY works in nursing school

   nomadicnurse replied to Valcorie34's topic in Share Tips

   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 last week! :)

4. New nurse, just want to walk out

   nomadicnurse replied to heronurse's topic in New Nurse

   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 everyday. I had dreams about making mistakes at work,...

5. LPN to Rn in northern schools Nj

   nomadicnurse replied to lpn1986's topic in LPN-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) but this semester I cannot. I just put in my reques...

6. 2015 Current LPN Pay

   nomadicnurse replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

   Full time per diem LPN at a LTC/Sub-acute rehab in NJ $25/hour as a new grad.

7. LTC Nurses please respond

   nomadicnurse replied to crd521's topic in Geriatric

   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 50-60 patients. 3. What is the CNA to patient rat...

8. quit my job?

   nomadicnurse posted a topic in LPN-RN

   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, like discharges or admissions they want me to hel...

9. experience as LPN help you as aRN?

   nomadicnurse posted a topic in LPN-RN

   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 tough job market. By the time I graduate, I will ...

10. LPN to Rn in northern schools Nj

    nomadicnurse replied to lpn1986's topic in LPN-RN

    No, it's not easy to get into. But it is a very good program. https://www.carepointhealth.org/carepoint-health-school-of-nursing/admissions-school-of-nursing

11. LPN to Rn in northern schools Nj

    nomadicnurse replied to lpn1986's topic in LPN-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 it.

12. LPN job vs RN school

    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 the first time they have not followed the days off...

13. LPN job vs RN school

    nomadicnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    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 that day off because I have a test in my RN progra...

14. Not paid for working past your shift?

    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 the hours we were scheduled for (minus the 30 minut...

15. Not paid for working past your shift?

    nomadicnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    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 the 3-11 nurse had not yet arrived. Therefore, I ...