wintersetmom

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1. Feeling burnt out

   wintersetmom posted a topic in Geriatric

   I have been working in LTC for 3 months and I am starting to feel burnt out. It the past 14 days I have worked 12, and I am so tired. Then there is the fact that there has been a stomach flu epidemic, and I constantly deal with squabbling aides. I al...

2. New RN, thinking of accepting LTC job

   wintersetmom replied to wintersetmom's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for all the input! I have been,working in LTC for a little over a month now, and I love it. My residents are truly grateful(most of the time), and I am never bored! I am also learning so much more than I thought I would! At the moment, I am co...

3. I just got hired at a LTC any advice?

   wintersetmom posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi! I was just hired at a LTC, and I am so nervous! I am a new grad, I only have clinical experience. Any advice on staying organized and not getting to overwhelmed.thanks

4. New RN, thinking of accepting LTC job

   wintersetmom posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi! I graduated with my ADN in June, and have been pounding the pavement looking for a job ever since. I finally have my first interview with a LTC center near my home. While I am excited, I worry that if I accept a job in a LTC and work there for a ...

5. Moving and Need Information On Nursing Schools

   wintersetmom replied to johnston1211's topic in Iowa

   I am not sure if this would be close enough for you, but I attend Southwestern Community College in Creston,IA.The program is a bridge program where the first year you get your LPN, and they can go on the 2nd year to get your RN. You can take almost ...

6. how to study for pharmacology/how often

   wintersetmom replied to carlarenee02's topic in Student Assist

   There a lot of ways to study for Pharm.,and no one way works for everyone.Many people use flashcards, however they did not work for me. I did mind maps, if you don't no what they are, google it and there are several good images.I would create a mind ...

7. Clinical Rotations

   wintersetmom replied to positivenfun's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have just completed my 3rd clinical rotation, and it has been such an amazing experience. I went into nursing to be a nurse on the OB and Peds.floor, but have been surprised at how much I love all types of patients. I was at a SKN my last rotation,...

8. Need some input

   wintersetmom posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   hello everyone. i am starting nursing school in august, and i was wondering what i could do over the summer to prepare. i have thought about volunteering at a hospital, but i have young children so i don't have much free time. also, are nursing stude...

9. Class of 2010 (starting nursing school in Fall 2008)

   wintersetmom replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Students

   hello all! i start nursing school in the end of august. i am soooo excited, but nervous too. i took all of my pre-requisites,and got really good grades. i am worried about maintaining a 4.0 when i have classes and clinicals.hope all goes well for t...