sandytambo

sandytambo has 8 years experience.

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1. Motivation needed to get through Excelsior RN program

   sandytambo replied to dianneger's topic in Excelsior

   I just applied! Today! I am an LPN in OK. I am excited but will definitely need a support system to get thru this. So if you want to share, vent, study, [email protected]. I have an associates degree from a million years ago that I am hoping...

2. Difficult families

   sandytambo replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric

   :bowingpur How do I deal with a difficult resident in LTC? This is a Veteran's facility.This person has MS. He is in his early 60's, very smart. I understand his frustration, I empathize with him. He monopolizes every one's time. He stated that he "i...

3. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

   sandytambo replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior

   I am an Lpn. Want to get RN/BSN. Due to my husband's job, we relocate around the US alot! I was about to start RN school in Tenn when we were transferred! I got into a 12 month LPN program because I was determined to be a nurse!! I want to continue m...

4. Should nurses with long hair be required to wear it up?

   sandytambo replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

   Hair should be pulled back. My mother was hospitalized and had the cutest nurse, with a head of long curly hair, that was either in her face, mom's face or being brushed back by her "sterile" gloved hands! Whne mom suddenly started to wheeze and stat...

5. Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

   sandytambo replied to maxcrx's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am so gla dthat I stumbled upon this post.I too am a new LVN grad(7mos) and am quiting my LTC job.I am on 11p-7a and have 40 pts.I run from 10:15 till 8 am because I need to change out a foley ( I refused to wake up a 97 yr old at 2 am to change a ...

6. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

   sandytambo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I am an "older" new nurse.I have a MAJOR case of insecurity. Been in a new job for 5 days.Yesterday,3 nurses call out and the charge hands me the reins and says GOOD LUCK! I wanted to cry ,scream and run right out the front door.Instead I just smiled...

7. Time Management

   sandytambo replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, Glad I found this thread! I just started at a long term care facility 2 days ao and while I already like the job, being assigned 25 to 35 patients is a bit overwhelming! I am concerned about managing my time and thought the notebook idea great.Go...

8. For All "NEW" Lpn's Over 50

   sandytambo replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am 48 and have been an LPN for 2 months. The only drawback is that everybody looks at me and thinks I have years of experience because of my age.I love the look I get when I tell them how "fresh" I am!! But what's up with the knees going at 40? I'm...

9. RN- Is This common practice in Dialysis Training?

   sandytambo replied to jen75RN's topic in Urology

   I am on my 8th "training" day at Da Vita.I am a new LPN and the LPN I was replacing just up and quit. The preceptor tech sat me in an office for 2 days with manuals and then "trained " me on the machine. I was then informed that I have to give all pa...

10. New LPN and no jobs available.

    sandytambo replied to ladybay's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am a new LPN and love the ads for "Entry Level" but needs at least one year experience! How can you get experience if no one hires you! I am lucky that Davita did hire me and hope to be able to hone enough skills to retuen to school,get my RN and g...

11. ECPI/MCI LPN Program - anyone?

    sandytambo replied to kaseysmom's topic in Virginia

    Hi I have first hand experience with every MCI issue that you all have had!I was all set to attend school at TSU in Nashville when we were transferred to Newport News. I enrolled at MCI simply because I did not have to wait!It was not what I expected...

12. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    sandytambo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    ok I Just graduated one month ago.............I managed to pass the Nclex....now I have the interview.......getting ready to be tossed into the deep end of the pool.I can't swim....during my first clinical rotation most of the nurses I encountered we...