yoshana_x

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1. Is this an acceptable practice???

   yoshana_x replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN/LVN

   well i am not even sure why i take so long yes i do stop and at times do wound care but for some reason I start out seeming like I am progressing well but then its as if i take a downward turn. I do try to go in early to do the BP's that are require...

2. Is this an acceptable practice???

   yoshana_x posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I am recently employed in a LTC facility and have a couple questions 1) how can I speed up my Med pass I take all of three hours to do 20 patients I think that it is a very long time so any suggestions will be good 2) someone suggested that i prepare...

3. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

   yoshana_x replied to systoly's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a new grad and I have seen where many seasoned nurses leave the meds at bedside. I am not comfortable with it myself but some residents are so accustomed to it that they refuse to take it while you stand and watch. My approach so far is to engag...

4. need an ear

   yoshana_x replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN/LVN

   :dncgbby:You shouldn't feel bad it is okay to have a life outside of your job as with everything in life you need a healthy balance. Maybe on these days your family comes first or you just want a chance to relax and enjoy your days off.

5. is there any RN PROGRAM that I can APPLY to now and be accepted for JANUARY????

   yoshana_x posted a topic in General Students

   I just got my LPN license in November and wanted to move on to do my RN ASAP meaning in January. I hadn't applied to any schools but does anyone know of any programs within NY (Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Manhattan) that I can apply to now and be...

6. New Grad LPN

   yoshana_x replied to slimgoodies's topic in New York

   I know what you mean I hope the same thing too. That worries me alot will I remeber procedures?Will i Know what to do when an emergency arises?Do i remember how to wash my hand:bugeyes::icon_roll:bugeyes::icon_roll Let me not think about it I might j...

7. New Grad LPN

   yoshana_x replied to slimgoodies's topic in New York

   I too went on many interviews and when asked the question about experience i answer none but tried to sell myself anyways. BUT I always got that too bad look adn was told over and over after filling out all the paper work and taking the darn test:ban...

8. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

   yoshana_x replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am still doing my job search i have a few interviews in the making so i hope i get somehting out of even one of them. Some one advised me not to be hasty to take the first job that comes along but as a new nurse out there i think i am better off gr...

9. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

   yoshana_x replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN/LVN

   i forgot what # it stopped because i wasn't focused on I know it was after 85. Reason being i was so nervous that it had passed 85 that i wanted to go to the bathroom desperately and i was thinking to myself while answering the questions if i could e...

10. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

    yoshana_x replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN/LVN

    thanks so much for your encouragement. I felt the same way after i took my exam and would you believe i was checking every 2 hours to see if the results where there (yes i know a bit obsessive) but i was anxious and nervous to find out. Honestly as e...

11. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

    yoshana_x posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    well i just passed my NCLEX last week and pretty much need to start working. To begin with i am excited and don't even know where to start in terms of looking for a job. Secondly I am somewhat scared of starting on a job, what will i do when situati...