dsomday

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1. University of Rio Grande

   dsomday replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN-RN

   MJM, I am also from the Dayton area and was looking into this program. Did you decide to go with Rio, and if so, can you share your experiences with their program? Did you have to drive very far? THanks for any info you can give.

2. Can I expect to get a job with a degree from Excelsior in Ohio?

   dsomday posted a topic in Excelsior

   I have been an LPN for 2 years now. I worked in an LTC for approximately 6 months. For the past year I have worked in a pediatrician's office so I have no hospital experience whatsoever. I truly want to be an RN, but I do not have the time to go to s...

3. Anyone know any good LPN schools in Dayton, OH area?

   dsomday replied to dsomday's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have never heard of that. Is it new? Do they offer the RN bridge?

4. LPNs in the Dayton,OH area?

   dsomday replied to carolinahoov's topic in LPN/LVN

   You are quite welcome. I went to Miami-Jacobs for my PN. From what I understand, they are no longer taking any new classes due to some program violations. I currently am working in Vandalia at a SNF and it is a very nice place. I was very afraid ...

5. LPNs in the Dayton,OH area?

   dsomday replied to carolinahoov's topic in LPN/LVN

   I cant speak with certainty about what the BON says, but they do on a regular basis where I work!!! I have not done it personally yet, but I have been shown twice how to do it, and both were LPNs showing me.

6. LPNs in the Dayton,OH area?

   dsomday replied to carolinahoov's topic in LPN/LVN

   Im a new LPN in the Dayton area. Got my license in January 10 and was working by the end of March. Jobs are hard to find in this area b/c it is over-saturated with LPNs, but the majority of my friends in class have gotten jobs, including me. My st...

7. One Year Goes By Quickly...

   dsomday replied to JoeyGirlRNNYC's topic in New Nurse

   Wow, what you said about not having anxiety before each shift struck a cord. I have only been an LPN for 6 months working nights in a SNF. I have sat out in my car and cried, not wanting to go in to work. It got so bad I went down to p.r.n. and on...

8. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

   dsomday replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric

   I definitely wouldnt prefill cups just to save time. Im like you, too afraid of med errors, petrified actually. I would rather take forever and be safe and right than try to be fast. I watch the other seasoned LPNs also and try and remember the go...

9. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

   dsomday replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you to all who have responded. It really makes me feel better. Reese17, the clipboard idea is great. All of the med carts have clipboards, and I will definitely take your idea tonight and put it to use. 3 days training!!! That's worse than...

10. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    dsomday replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks. You guys are great. The substandard care I totally agree with. I feel like these residents deserve more than what I can physically give them in 12 hours and I feel terribly guilty when I have to short-change them with their treatments, etc...

11. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    dsomday replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric

    In my LTC, all floor LPN's are charge nurses, just generic term they use. It is entry level.

12. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    dsomday posted a topic in Geriatric

    I knew nursing would not be easy, but I never imagined it would be this hard. I just started a new LTC job, had orientation for 7 days, and I just finished up my 3rd night shift on my own. I am a charge nurse for around 26 patients. I do work alon...

13. New LPN on nights, can I handle this?

    dsomday replied to dsomday's topic in LPN/LVN

    Oh thank you! My kids are teens, so they are pretty independent, Im lucky in that respect. My husband is more dependent than they are!!! Thanks for the tips!

14. New LPN on nights, can I handle this?

    dsomday posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I just landed my first SNF position on nights. I have never worked nights before and am very afraid I will not be able to handle it. Im 43, which worries me even more. I will be working 3 12's a week, but not all in a row. I am also worried that ...

15. LPN to RN or BSN

    dsomday replied to dsomday's topic in LPN-RN

    You are so right. I just want it all and I want it right now, I dont wanna have to wait, but I know I have to. I have decided to go the BSN route and take my time. At least I can still do nursing as an LPN in the meantime. Thanks so much!!!