turtle rain

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1. Dismayed

   turtle rain posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi all, I am currently an LPN and I am employed at an assisted living facility. I have been at this facility since I graduated nursing school almost 2 years ago. I thought I fully understood that "real life" nursing would be much different then nursi...

2. LPN job with no experience?

   turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thought I would update my OP. I did take a position as an STNA in a sub-acute rehab facility and have been there for 8 months. I have since graduated and passed boards and am hoping to be tackling my 1st LPN job soon. Either at the facility I am at o...

3. Ohio board of nursing should be ashamed

   turtle rain replied to Miss Tay's topic in Ohio

   Hi luvmyguys, Like you I graduated June 12 and my name was listed as pending 10 days ago. I received my ATT yesterday and have a test date scheduled for 8/16. The situation is frustrating and I wish you the best of luck ~~ I bet you hear something so...

4. Wrecked my career in 40 days

   turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks to all of you for the helpful comments. jb, I had forgotten about the 800 number option. Of course I could never not report abuse and if it ever happens again I will be sure to go about reporting it in a more professional manner. I just need t...

5. Crying........

   turtle rain replied to CNAMichelle's topic in CNA/MA

   Crying, Try again! Try not to dwell on this snag and just do it again. I know one thing that helped me out was talking my way through each step as I completed each skill. Weird but it worked. Good luck!

6. STNA Test

   turtle rain replied to nursejackie2010's topic in Ohio

   I did about a year and a half ago and it went just fine. There is a written portion which we did first and then as we finished up they had us do the skills test. Handwashing was first and then they randomly select 3 more skills to do - I had applying...

7. Chem 100 at Columbus State

   turtle rain replied to kitzetti's topic in Ohio

   kizetti, Chem 100 is okay, I didn't like Chemistry in highschool either (also a long time ago for me) but as long as you study regularly --for me an hour every night-- you should be just fine. Remember to reach out to your instructor if you begin to ...

8. Wrecked my career in 40 days

   turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in CNA/MA

   yousoldtheworld, I did not quit in the middle of a shift, I did call-off in advance for my evening shift and went into the facility to have that meeting with the DON and the unit supervisor. After the meeting went so poorly I felt like my safest move...

9. Wrecked my career in 40 days

   turtle rain posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi all, After about 40 days at my first LTC facility as an STNA I quit without giving a 2 week notice. I am devastated. I can't believe it happened - during my time there I witnessed several abusive events - this facility is a larger one and I was b...

10. Speed and Quality Care

    turtle rain posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I'm a new STNA at a 180 bed facility with several rehab, ltc and dementia units. I've sort of survived my first 30 days and work a different unit with different co-workers every shift. My problem is I am not fast enough. Everyone says give it time, b...

11. LPN lay-offs in Ohio

    turtle rain replied to moodychick's topic in Ohio

    I should apologize to you all - I should not have sounded so glum with my first post - ultimately I got into this to "make a difference". I could have chosen other professions but I knew I would really enjoy working with people on this level. Yes it ...

12. LPN lay-offs in Ohio

    turtle rain replied to moodychick's topic in Ohio

    It's so sad and devastating for me to hear about this. I realize now that I made the wrong choice doing the LPN program at CSCC. CSCC has eliminated the "bridge" program for us to continue on and become RN's and that just happened during the last 2 q...

13. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks again for everyone's positive comments. I'm finally in a financial position where I can leave my current job (non-health related) and do some STNA work until I graduate. That should really help - I applied at a nearby facility who is currently...

14. Is being a CNA better than an lpn

    turtle rain replied to digestthis's topic in CNA/MA

    Gonzo - your reply made me smile! Like you I am totally changing careers - I initially had a BFA (fine arts) and have made it work until recently. Never have I had the sense of satisfaction as when I completed my nurse aide clinicals. I'm planning o...

15. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks to all of you for your words of wisdom! I just finished up my last clinical for the quarter and all went well. I actually discovered that part of my problem was anxiety - I was so nervous that I was allowing myself to become so distracted that...